Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
James Noble
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
3242/JN - Hydrogen-Fuelled Combustor Retrofit and Fuel Handling System (2 Lots)
Reference number
3242/JN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42110000 - Turbines and motors
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield has established a flagship Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) - a national multi-technology, integrated platform for research, development and innovation at pilot-scale, to understand and demonstrate green energy solutions for a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system. It is one of the largest and best-equipped research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, combustion and carbon capture with storage/utilisation.
TERC is looking to further expand its current capabilities and equipment portfolio in this area. We are therefore looking to procure two lots:
LOT 1: Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
LOT 2: Fuel handling and mixing skid, with feeding system
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC), Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
• design and build of the hydrogen-fired burner
• retro-fitting of the combustor and integration into the existing AE-T100 mGT
• incorporation of temperature monitoring
• modifications to the fuel system
• modifications to the software and control system for the new burner and fuel block
• any changes to the compressor and turbine maps, as necessary
• modifications to the fuel control system (to accommodate Lot 2) - including the fuel compressor and skid controls/monitoring
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £154,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2022
End date
2 August 2022
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fuel handling and mixing skid with feeding system
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC), Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Fuel handling and mixing skid with feeding system
• design and build of the gas mixing skid, including fuel handling and delivery system
• full mechanical and electrical installation, including:
rerouting the natural gas from the AE-T100 fuel compressor to the skid
hydrogen connection with the site supply
connect the skid outlet to the AE-T100 fuel system
connect the skid controls/PLC to the AE-T100 system
connect the power from the AE-T100 or the site DB
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £66,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2022
End date
2 August 2022
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 May 2022
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom