Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
David Middle
Telephone
+44 1142221560
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture
Reference number
3060/PIN/DM
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39340000 - Gas network equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield is a nationally important supplier of semiconductor materials for research and development in Universities and industry across the UK. A reliable supply of high purity hydrogen is key to the work of the NEF and our other research groups in semiconductor production.
Our existing PEM-based hydrogen generation system is approaching end of life and a replacement system is required. Our hydrogen supply operates at 30 bar and a peak mass flow rate of approximately 25kg per day, with an average daily consumption of 12kg per day.
Our hydrogen system feeds purifiers that ideally require 99.999% purity to minimise maintenance costs and ensure high purity feed to our reactors.
We are looking for a replacement hydrogen generator that can meet our existing demand in the existing footprint, with a reliable, sustainable and cost effective technology. Reliability of supply is a key factor, and hence an exemplary after sales service is a must.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09120000 - Gaseous fuels
- 24100000 - Gases
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
The University of Sheffield
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Centre for Nanoscience and Technology
Broad Lane
Sheffield,
S3 7HQ.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A turnkey, fixed price solution is required for a hydrogen generation system that meets the following criteria.
The system operates within a built environment at an ambient temperature of 20ºc, within a ventilated steel enclosure with a footprint of 3.6 x 4.8m, max height 2.8 m. If expansion is required the available space is 5.2 x 9 x 3.5m high.
Minimum 99.99% Hydrogen purity, 99.999% preferred.
20 micron maximum particle size, 10 micron preferred for purifier input. Post purifier purity for reactor input is 3 micron or less.
No sulphur or sulphur compounds.
Water Vapor < 5 PPM, -65°C Dewpoint.
N2 < 2 ppm.
O2 < 1 ppm.
All other impurities undetectable
two.2.14) Additional information
Market Engagement: We welcome site visits from potential suppliers during the period 6th-24th September. Meetings and site visits must be arranged no later than 17th September.
Format: individual, non-confidential meetings, either face-to-face or virtual, or on-site to include a site survey.
Contact to arrange meetings:
Dr Steve Mason by email: steve.mason@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone 07834 722103.
Address for site visits:
Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes