United Kingdom-Sheffield: 2466/JN — Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC)

Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2020/S 027-063352/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: The University of Sheffield
Postal address: Procurement Office, The Arts Tower, Western Bank
Town: Sheffield
Postal code: S10 2TN
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1142221529
Email: james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

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: 2466/JN — Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC)

Reference number: 2466/JN
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 31122100
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description: With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and is looking to procure and integrate into a mini-grid system a range of bio-energy and renewable energy generating equipment, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology is highly appealing: it does not only capture CO2 but also produces electrical energy at the same time. Furthermore, the high operating temperature (500-700 ºC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy. This tender will be assessed in 2 separate lots depending on the electrical output rating: ~10 kW and ~20 kW.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 400000 Currency: GBPII.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: Lot 1: Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) ~10 kW

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31122100, 71314000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKE32
Main site or place of performance:The equipment will be installed into a new research facility to be constructed at a designated site in Sheffield, close to junction 33 of the M1 motorway.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 1: Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) ~10 kW. With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and is looking to procure and integrate into a mini-grid system a range of bio-energy and renewable energy generating equipment, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Carbon capture is a fundamental element in the transition to low carbon economy. Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology is highly appealing: it does not only capture CO2 but also produces electrical energy at the same time. Furthermore, the high operating temperature (500-700 ºC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. As part of the equipment portfolio, we are looking to procure an MCFC system. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy. We are seeking tender submissions of between 350 000 GBP and 450 000 GBP. The 400 000 GBP figure shown in Section II.1.5) indicates the mid range value for this project.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2020-05-28End: 2020-05-29
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 yes
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:European Regional Development Fund
II.2.14) Additional information: Please note that only 1 lot will be awarded for this tender.

II.2.1) Title: Lot 2: Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) ~20 kW

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31122100, 71314000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKE32
Main site or place of performance:The equipment will be installed into a new research facility to be constructed at a designated site in Sheffield, close to junction 33 of the M1 motorway.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Lot 2: Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) ~20 kW. With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and is looking to procure and integrate into a mini-grid system a range of bio-energy and renewable energy generating equipment, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Carbon capture is a fundamental element in the transition to low carbon economy. Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology is highly appealing: it does not only capture CO2 but also produces electrical energy at the same time. Furthermore, the high operating temperature (500-700 ºC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. As part of the equipment portfolio, we are looking to procure an MCFC system. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy. We are seeking tender submissions of between 350 000 GBP and 450 000 GBP. The 400 000 GBP figure shown in Section II.1.5) indicates the mid range value for this project.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start: 2020-05-28End: 2020-05-29
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 yes
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:European Regional Development Fund
II.2.14) Additional information: Please note that only 1 lot will be awarded for this tender.

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:
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open procedureIV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2020-03-09 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2020-03-09 Local time: 12:00 Place:The University of Sheffield.

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.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: University of Sheffield
Town: Sheffield
Postal code: S10 2TN
Country: United Kingdom

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

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2020-02-05