Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Phil Perkins
Telephone
+44 1235467147
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/55662
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
Other activity
Fusion Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKAEA - HyDUS - RFI for Fuel Cell
Reference number
T-PJP232-22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31122100 - Fuel cells
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The HyDUS initiative is an energy-storage demonstration project in which UKAEA is a key
collaborator alongside other organisations. The technical process will include conversion of
gaseous hydrogen into electricity via an electrochemical fuel cell. UKAEA are seeking to
engage with manufacturers/suppliers of these fuel cells to understand the operating
requirements and abilities of these units. Expressions of interest are sought via this Prior
Information Notice.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31122100 - Fuel cells
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Culham Science Centre
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The HyDUS initiative is an energy-storage demonstration project in which UKAEA is a key
collaborator alongside other organisations. The technical process will include conversion of
gaseous hydrogen into electricity via an electrochemical fuel cell. UKAEA are seeking to
engage with manufacturers/suppliers of these fuel cells to understand the operating
requirements and abilities of these units. Expressions of interest are sought via this Prior
Information Notice.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 February 2023
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