Published date: 22 August 2021
Last edited date: 23 August 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Gas network equipment - 39340000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£500,000
Procurement reference
3060/PIN/DM
Published date
22 August 2021
Approach to market date
22 August 2021
Contract start date
3 January 2022
Contract end date
30 June 2022
Procedure type
Other: Prior Information Notice - leading to a tender exercise from October 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield is a nationally important supplier of semiconductor materials for research and development in Universities and industry across the UK. A reliable supply of high purity hydrogen is key to the work of the NEF and our other research groups in semiconductor production.
Our existing PEM-based hydrogen generation system is approaching end of life and a replacement system is required. Our hydrogen supply operates at 30 bar and a peak mass flow rate of approximately 25kg per day, with an average daily consumption of 12kg per day.
Our hydrogen system feeds purifiers that ideally require 99.999% purity to minimise maintenance costs and ensure high purity feed to our reactors.
We are looking for a replacement hydrogen generator that can meet our existing demand in the existing footprint, with a reliable, sustainable and cost effective technology. Reliability of supply is a key factor, and hence an exemplary after sales service is a must.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2021/2022 | £500,000 |
Additional text
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Market Engagement:
We welcome site visits from potential suppliers during the period 6th-24th September. Meetings and site visits must be arranged no later than 17th September.
Format:
Individual, non-confidential meetings, either face-to-face or virtual, or on-site to include a site survey.
Contact to arrange meetings:
Dr Steve Mason by email: steve.mason@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone 07834 722103.
Address for site visits:
Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ.
Additional information has been published via the UK Find a Tender Service under reference:
2021/S 000-020556, dated 22 August 2021
About the buyer
Contact name
David Middle
Address
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England
Telephone
0114 2221560
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