Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Chancellors Close
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
Contact
Susanna Ting
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham
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
Supply and Installation of a PEM Electrolyser Test System
Reference number
SC9847/21
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a PEM electrolyser test system. The system will be used to test membrane electrode assemblies with an active area up to 50 cm2 to optimise their fabrication process based on a granted project. A
cathode operating pressure of 3.5 MPa or higher is required with the maximum current no less than 125 A.
The test system also needs to be able to conduct both
electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry analysis, as well as including a H2 concentration
sensor at the air side to monitor the hydrogen penetration rate and safety. Also, this system should incorporate a water supply system, and the PC with the control software for conducting the required operation.
This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or
European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or
Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £326,429
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a PEM electrolyser test system.
The system will be used to test membrane electrode assemblies to optimise their fabrication process based on a granted project. The specification requirements are as below
Specification
i. PEM test station including
Electronic power supply for the electrolyser with a voltage range of 5 V or higher, and current of 125 A or higher.
Automatic back pressure control module, up to 35 bar or higher.
Fully automated and unattended operation.
2 separate electrolyte loops with circulation pumps for the anode and cathode
with a temperature range up to 80o C or higher.
Gas/liquid separation.
Real PLC for safe test stand operation.
Continuous data acquisition (flight recorder).
Control PC with the operating software.
PID loops for cell end plate heaters with temperature sensor.
H2 concentration sensor at the air side with a measurement range of 0 - 5 Vol%
H2 in O2.
iii. Integrated DI-water supply system from storage tank.
iv. Impedance analyzer with a frequency range of 1 mHz to 15 kHz or larger, an excitation current of ±10-30A or higher, and DC Voltage input of 10-20 V or higher.
v. Cyclic voltammetry add-on with additional H2 input line with MFC on cathode side.
vi. Electrolyser Cell Hardware of 25 or 50 cm2
for operating pressure up to 35 bar
or higher.
vii. Optional component technologies
1 External DI-water supply system.
2 Flow meter for anode or cathode electrolyte recirculation circuit.
3 Hydrogen and oxygen flow measurement.
4 O2 concentration sensor in hydrogen side.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Compliance to the Specifications / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: After Sales and Technical back up / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Training / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Environmental / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Standard Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £326,429
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 February 2022
End date
31 January 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
26 January 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 February 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
B15 2TT
Country
United Kingdom