Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
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.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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £235,195
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-010177
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3242/JN
Lot No
1
Title
Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Power Service Consulting GmbH
Opelstraße 14
St. Leon-Rot
68789
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE128 - Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
Companies House
HRB 731729
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £154,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £100,982
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3242/JN
Lot No
2
Title
Fuel handling and mixing skid with feeding system
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Power Service Consulting GmbH
Opelstraße 14
St. Leon-Rot
68789
Country
Germany
NUTS code
- DE128 - Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
Companies House
HRB 731729
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £66,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £134,213
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom