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

Type of document: Contract Awards
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2020/S 100-243196/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award 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.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 bioenergy 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 two separate Lots depending on the electrical output rating: ~10 kW and ~20 kW.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)

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)
Main CPV code: 31122100
Main CPV code: 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 bioenergy 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 GBP 350 000 and GBP 450 000. The GBP 400 000 figure shown in Section II.1.5) indicates the mid range value for this project.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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 one 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)
Main CPV code: 31122100
Main CPV code: 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 bioenergy 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 GBP 350 000 and GBP 450 000. The GBP 400 000 figure shown in Section II.1.5) indicates the mid range value for this project.

II.2.5)Award criteria

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 one lot will be awarded for this tender.

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:2020/S 027-063352
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded no
V.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons(discontinuation of procedure)

Section VI: Complementary information
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:
2020-05-20