United Kingdom-Manchester: Fuel cells

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 140-287321/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Manchester Metropolitan University
Postal address: All Saints Campus, Oxford Road
Town: Manchester
Postal code: M15 6BH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1612471873
Email: n.wood@mmu.ac.uk
Nuts code: UKD3
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre (MFCIC).

Reference number: MMU501
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 31122100
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: The focus of the MFCIC is advanced materials for fuel cells. The University requires a suite of modular low power fuel cells units (PEM, SOFC, etc.) which can be used to test our materials and to conduct condition-monitoring experiments. A suite of cells and associated hydrogen generation facilities will also be required. These units will also be used in our teaching/training activities. A wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels can be reformed into hydrogen.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Acoustic Emission Spectroscopy (AES) System

Lot No:LOT 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33114000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The generic specifications for the Acoustic Emission Spectroscopy (AES) System.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Raman Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) with Nano-Raman (TERS) and Electrochemical Capability

Lot No:LOT 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38510000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
An integrated Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) that can provide physical sample information on the nanometer scale, including topography, hardness, adhesion, friction, surface potential, electrical and thermal conductivity, temperature and piezo response (among many others), near-field optical techniques (SNOM or NSOM), Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), tuning fork techniques (Shear-force and Normal-force imaging modes), electrochemistry, all together with the chemical information obtained from Raman spectroscopy. A comprehensive sample characterization for the fast simultaneous co-localized measurements and Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS).
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Gas Chromatograph/Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer for Catalyst Test Rig

Lot No:LOT 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38432200, 38432210, 38433100, 38433000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre laboratory requires detection equipment for various gases associated with combustion. The detection will be carried out either using a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) or a conventional Gas Chromatograph (GC). MMU would like suppliers to quote for either or both options and will choose the system that is most suitable for its needs having reviewed all offers.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options yes
Description of options: The questions for GC-MS and GC options will be marked and compared independently.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Microwave Plasma Delivery System for CVD Graphene Rig

Lot No:LOT 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31711422

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The CVD Graphene Rig is used to deposit thin films of graphene onto metal foil or film substrates. These graphene layers will be used in the construction of novel fuel cell elements. MMU already has much of the equipment required to build a unit in-house that can achieve the desired outcome, and therefore requires only the microwave plasma delivery system, which can be integrated by MMU itself following installation and training from the successful bidder.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Hydrogen Electrolyser

Lot No:LOT 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31122100, 24111600

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Electrolysers convert water into H2 and O2 using electricity. The electrolyser will be responsible for meeting the hydrogen demand of MMU’s new fuel cell testing lab. The lab is located on the 5th floor of a tower, into which transportation of H2 cylinders is not feasible. Up to six cells will be used at once in the laboratory, with an estimated maximum simultaneous power output of 3 kW.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Magnetron Sputtering Rig

Lot No:LOT 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31711421, 31122100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The Magnetron Sputtering Rig is used to deposit thin films of metals, oxides and nitrides on a variety of substrates. These layers will be used in construction of fuel cell elements.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Robotic arm 3D printer

Lot No:LOT 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42991200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
MMU requires a 3D printer capable of printing large objects from a variety of plastic filaments. This tender may be fulfilled with an existing product however it is anticipated that the printer may need to be a bespoke unit constructed from an ‘off-the-shelf’ robotic arm and one or more print heads that are integrated into a single system by the supplier.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Automated Screen-Printer

Lot No:LOT 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
42991200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
An automated high precision screen-printer for producing conductive surface. A complete screen-printing platform for quick, reliable and high precision with stencils and screens. Will be required to print fuel cell conducting anode and cathodes and highly accurate and reproducible electrochemical platforms.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: XPS System

Lot No:LOT 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33114000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
A complete XPS System Suitable for Surface Characterisation and Depth Profile Analysis of Layers. The system will be capable of high resolution, monochromated XPS, small area XPS, XPS linescans, XPS chemical mapping, and depth profiling from conductors and insulators.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Suite of Fuel Cell Test Stations

Lot No:LOT 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38500000, 31122100, 38540000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
A number of test stations are required to determine the performance of fuel cells that will be fabricated and tested at the new Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre (MFCIC). MFCIC anticipates that a range of different sizes of fuel cells and stacks will be tested, from less than 1 W, up to 100W. Different constructions of fuel cells will also be tested, including: Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Intermediate Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (ITPEM), and Solid Oxide (SOFC).
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.
II.2.1) Title: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Test Station

Lot No:LOT 11
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31122100, 38500000, 38540000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKD3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) test station is used to determine the performance of PEM fuel cells. This test station will be used for testing cells up to 2.5 kW in size.
II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:yes
Identification of the project:The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity,including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:Please see tender documents.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria: Please see tender documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Please see tender documents.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability:
List and brief description of selection criteria: Please see tender documents.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:Please see tender documents.

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2017-08-25 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:3(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2017-08-25 Local time: 13:00 Place:

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
IV.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Manchester Metropolitan University
Town: Manchester
Postal code: M15 6BH
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: n.wood@mmu.ac.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Official name: Manchester Metropolitan University
Town: Manchester
Postal code: M15 6BH
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Same body as above.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2017-07-21