---
title: "UKAEA - HyDUS - RFI for Fuel Cell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03941c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-01-30"
---

# UKAEA - HyDUS - RFI for Fuel Cell

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03941c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking manufacturers/suppliers for the HyDUS initiative, a project involving the demonstration of energy storage through fuel cells. The project aims to convert gaseous hydrogen into electricity using electrochemical fuel cells. UKAEA is looking for partners to understand the operational requirements and capabilities of these units. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest has been extended to 14th February 2023.

This tender from UKAEA presents an opportunity for manufacturers/suppliers of fuel cells to engage in a collaborative project focusing on energy storage and conversion. Businesses in the goods procurement category, specifically those experienced in fuel cell technology, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The planned tender stage indicates that the project is in the early planning phase, offering ample time for interested parties to prepare and participate.

## Notice

The HyDUS initiative is an energy-storage demonstration project in which UKAEA is a key collaborator alongside other organisations. The technical process will include conversion of gaseous hydrogen into electricity via an electrochemical fuel cell. UKAEA are seeking to engage with manufacturers/suppliers of these fuel cells to understand the operating requirements and abilities of these units. Expressions of interest are sought via this Prior Information Notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The HyDUS initiative is an energy-storage demonstration project in which UKAEA is a key collaborator alongside other organisations. The technical process will include conversion of gaseous hydrogen into electricity via an electrochemical fuel cell. UKAEA are seeking to engage with manufacturers/suppliers of these fuel cells to understand the operating requirements and abilities of these units. Expressions of interest are sought via this Prior Information Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002845-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31122100 - Fuel cells

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 16:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002845-2023
- 23 Dec 2022 at 12:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036527-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/55662

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03941c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03941c.json.