- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Flue gas probe, cathode inlet mixing valve, O2 feed in skid (a-c)
- Lot 2. Flue gas filter
- Lot 3. Flue gas fan (a-c)
- Lot 4. Wet scrubber and demister
- Lot 5. CO2 dryer
- Lot 6. Dry scrubber
- Lot 7. Cathode gas mixing skid
- Lot 8. Cathode superheater
- Lot 9. Anode gas mixing skid
- Lot 10. Anode superheater
- Lot 11. Ultra-pure water (UPW) supply loop
- Lot 12. Ultra-pure water (UPW) skid
- Lot 13. Anode water seal
- Lot 14. MCC
- Lot 15. MCFC module instrument PLC logger
- Lot 16. Controls manifold
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD,WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
James Noble
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Companies House
RC000667
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
3808/JN - Flue Gas/CO2 Scrubbing and Conditioning System (16 Lots)
Reference number
3808/JN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund and BEIS, the University of Sheffield is establishing a national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) as an integrated multi-technology, pilotscale R&D platform for low-carbon technologies including hydrogen, bioenergy (BE), and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). Site equipment includes a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) which forms part of a Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage/Utilisation (BECCS) system.
This tender covers the scrubbing and conditioning of biomass boiler flue gas (as well as synthetic/semi-synthetic flue gas) to meet stringent purity requirements of the MCFC. It also covers fuel feed to the Anode side of the MCFC. S-containing impurities as well as compounds containing halogens (e.g., HCl), As, Se and P must be scrubbed to low ppb levels to prevent poisoning of the plant catalyst.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £350,000
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
Flue gas probe, cathode inlet mixing valve, O2 feed in skid (a-c)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To monitor flue gas quality for excessive CO and low O2 using an in-situ probe and to bleed in air to maintain required O2 levels or to divert from flue gas supply to air in case of combustion problems, whereby the divertor valve or a combination of a divertor and bleed valve is/are sized for an air bleed of ~1-60Nm3/h) and full air bypass up to 264N/m3.
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: £8,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flue gas filter
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To remove particulates, from sampled flue gas from (primarily) biomass boiler from 40mg/m3 to
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: £10,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flue gas fan (a-c)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To sample 72-264Nm3/h of flue gas (on dry basis) primarily from biomass boiler through flue gas manifold pipework (~130m, 4" SS316 pipe) and filter, to the wet scrubber and demister, and downstream equipment to deliver 80-130-300 Nm3/h of humidified gas at 47±15mabr (max 137mbar) to the MCFC. Estimated pressure drops across the full gas train. (See also cathode gas skid regarding control)
Optionally this also includes flue gas flow meter for the corresponding range, for example: Vortex, averaging pitot tube, or other.
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: £8,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Wet scrubber and demister
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To scrub:
• Bioenergy flue gas downstream of flue gas diverter, filter and VSD Blower or
• bulk CO2 from site supply
to remove impurities to levels required by the MCFC; and with optional capacity to treat an additional 40Nm3/h of bulk CO2 for FT plant.
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: £60,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
CO2 dryer
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To dry up to 80m3/h of CO2 from the Wet Scrubber + Demister down to at least -20˚C dew point for downstream metering.
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: £17,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dry scrubber
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To scrub bulk CO2 from site supply to remove impurities (primarily S-containing compounds) to purity requirements of the MCFC; and with a total capacity of 80m3/h, to supply up to 40Nm3/h to the Anode and cathode gas skid + up to 40Nm3/h for FT plant.
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: £55,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cathode gas mixing skid
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To meter and mix component gases: CO2, N2, CA, to generate representative flue /process gas mixtures or to modulate real flue/process gases, whereby the CO2 is fed from:
• the wet scrubber after demister and Dryer or
• the dry scrubber or
• bulk CO2 from site supply for subsequent scrubbing the wet /dry scrubber, as a standalone gas or as part of the overall synthetic/real flue/process gas mixture
The skid (within its monitoring and control capability) would also meter flue gas/air flowrate and control the flue gas VSD fan as well as the inlet probe and diverter
Optionally the skid will also incorporate an additional line for O2 flow metering and control for direct injection into the flue gas where O2 levels are too low , where the O2 will likely be supplied from onsite electrolysis.
For emergency stop the skid should also have a separate fixed flow N2 supply (Flow setting TBC) from site services supply (7-8.5bar, 22mm, 10000L/min shared supply) for cathode supply train purge (covering Fuel cell module, cathode superheater, and recuperator.
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: £45,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cathode superheater
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To accurately and controllably (ramp-rates of 5-10˚C/hr, setpoint to 3 s.f.) heat-up and maintain setpoint temperatures of 80-130-300Nm3/h of humidified cathode gas (real/synthetic/modulated flue/process gas) downstream of the recuperator and humidifier, from ambient or elevated temperature when preheated by the
recuperator (to up to ~600˚C), and to maintain the targe cathode inlet temperature setpoint of 590 ± 25˚C, which may require superheater exit temperatures of 640-700˚C during hot standby.
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: £25,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Anode gas mixing skid
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To meter and mix component gases: CO2, N2, NG, H2, to generate representative fuel gas mixtures whereby the CO2 is be fed from wet or dry scrubber.
Optional recycle loop from anode exhaust.
Water skid: controls equipment and instrumentation should be collocated with the anode skid due to special location of equipment
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: £36,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Anode superheater
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To accurately (to 3 significant figures) and controllably (ramp-rates of 5-10˚C/h) heat 6-33Nm3/h fuel gas downstream of the anode humidifier, from ambient or elevated temperature (after 20kW anode humidifier to target operating temperatures of 580 ± 25˚C or as high as 640-700 ˚C during startup or hot standby.
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: £20,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ultra-pure water (UPW) supply loop
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a cat-5-type ultra-pure water supply loop system with an intermediate 1000L storage for 80 L/h at 2.8 bar (TBC) of deionised water produced from ( 2 off) onsite reverse osmosis plant (with conductivity of 0.1 μS/cm) and provide an estimated 5.5 bar pressurised supply loop for UPW skid for the MCFC and minimum 3 other applications on site: 1) ACP; 2) Electrolyser 2; 3) HP heat exchanger test bed.
The MCFC supply shall also include an additional polishing stage for continuous operation with standby capacity and quality monitoring to provide up to 45L/hr with conductivity of 0.05-0.06 μS/cm. The polished UPW supply is required for the cathode steam generator or direct water injection into the recuperator and anode fuel humidifier. It is optional for filling the cathode and anode water seals.
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: £10,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ultra-pure water (UPW) skid
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To control the flow of ultra-pure water (UPW) from UPW supply loop to:
a. cathode and anode water seals,.
b. cathode steam generator for flue gas humidification with expected supply of 2-29kg/h
c. cathode-anode heat exchanger, for flue gas humidification with expected supply of 2-29kg/h
d. Anode humidifier for fuel gas humidification with expected supply of 1-14kg/h
Whereby a) and b) are controlled by level and c) and d) require accurate water metering.
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: £8,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Anode water seal
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide system overpressure protection to protect the MCFC module and incorporating a level adjusting tank for pressure balancing with Cathode exhaust stream.
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: £8,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
MCC
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Motor control centre to provide power management and switching for all relevant BOP plant components included above and in the overall process schematic outlined in Figure 1 (excluding the MCFC module), broadly:
By the MCFC
- (SCR) controlled power supply to Anode superheater
- (SCR) controlled power supply to Cathode superheater.
- (SCR) controlled power supply to Anode humidifier /vaporiser (18.2kW in 4 x 230V single phase heaters)
- (SCR) controlled power to Cathode steam generator.
- Natural gas compressor
- Equipment and instrumentation power across the system.
- Power management for the main supply (630A) and connection of 30kW regenerative load cell to the grid
- PLC power
Externally by FGD (potentially as a separate panel)
- FAN (VSD)
- Wet scrubber system
- Dry scrubber system (potentially booster)
- UPW circulation loop, and
- any equipment and instrumentation power associated with the above or the Cathode skid
- PLC power (if required for FGD)
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: £30,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
MCFC module instrument PLC logger
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Optionally electrically isolated module controller to take voltage, temperature, and pressure readings from the MCFC to enable controls integration with gas supply system.
(Note BOP controller is excluded)
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: £8,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Controls manifold
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31161200 - Gas cooling systems
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Instrument air manifold block with in-build solenoids for control of air supply to instruments: pneumatic isolation, 3 way and control valves.
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: £2,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 August 2023
End date
31 August 2023
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: European Regional Development Fund
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
25 July 2023
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: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 July 2023
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