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title: "Delivery, installation and commissioning of a hydrogen electrolyser system and associated hydrogen storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03326e"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH ON BEHALF OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS"
published: "2022-04-29"
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# Delivery, installation and commissioning of a hydrogen electrolyser system and associated hydrogen storage

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH ON BEHALF OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03326e

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## Summary

The University of Bath, representing the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems, is currently managing a tender for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of a hydrogen electrolyser system and associated hydrogen storage, aimed at enhancing research facilities in Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. This procurement falls under the category of goods and is valued at £900,000. The open procurement process is active, with a submission deadline on 30th May 2022. The project aims to support research in hydrogen systems, fuel cells, and engines with a power range of under 1MW, and also includes the development of a refuelling station for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in energy solutions, particularly those experienced in hydrogen technologies, storage, and fuel cells. Businesses capable of contributing to the design, integration, and maintenance of advanced hydrogen electrolyser systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract, which allows for an optional one-year extension and entails a submission validity of 90 days, encourages innovative solutions that align with the UK’s sustainability goals in the energy sector.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender specifically concerns the delivery, installation and commissioning of a hydrogen (H2) electrolyser system and associated hydrogen storage to allow for supply of high purity hydrogen to a range of the research facilities to undertake H2 systems, Fuel cell and H2 engine research in the sub 1MW power range.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Bath on behalf of the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS Ltd) has a requirement a hydrogen (H2) electrolyser system and associated hydrogen storage to allow for supply of high purity hydrogen to a range of the research facilities to undertake H2 systems, Fuel cell and H2 engine research in the sub 1MW power range. Additional scope to include a refuelling station to refuel hydrogen powered vehicles is also included. Project objectives: *Design build and delivery of an appropriately sized H2 electrolyser *Design build and delivery of an appropriately sized gaseous H2 storage facility *Installation and systems integration of above components *Systems commissioning and sign off *Delivery of proposed maintenance and servicing plan for the system Additional information: The University of Bath have secured significant capital investment from the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), managed by Research England, to develop a hydrogen generation system at the IAAPS building.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011217-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH ON BEHALF OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS2 7AY |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 31122100 - Fuel cells
- 42113390 - Fuel-gas systems

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011217-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bath.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JZ33QM474Q
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Electricity%2C-heating%2C-solar-and-nuclear-energy./JZ33QM474Q

## Provenance

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