Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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
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.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2021/S 000-020556
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.2.4
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Added information*
seven.2) Other additional information
*Extra criteria that is required for this solution:
30 bar supply pressure.
Current theoretical maximum consumption: 22.5kg of Hydrogen per day (189slpm).
Average measured consumption: 12kg of Hydrogen per day (100slpm).