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VEAT Notice Intention to award a public supply contract for the HyDEX Project for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of equipment for the provision of a Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS), including onsite production of hydrogen via electrolysis and the dispensing of hydrogen fuel for the University of Keele
Hydrogen
Vehicle refuelling services
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: The University of Keele: "VEAT Notice Intention to award a public supply contract for the HyDEX Project for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of equipment for the provision of a Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS), including onsite production of hydrogen via electrolysis and the dispensing of hydrogen fuel for the University of Keele". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | The University of Keele | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
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| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: The University of Keele
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Published history for The University of Keele. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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3Bids / Report
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Coverage: 7 active published awards; 3 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityThe University of Keele | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published5 Jul 2024, 18:18 BST | Last source update5 Jul 2024, 18:18 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationHydrogen, Vehicle refuelling services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-047b5f | ||
What is being bought
Intention to award a Public Services contract under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the HyDEX Project for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of equipment for the provision of a Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS), including onsite production of hydrogen via electrolysis and the dispensing of hydrogen fuel for the University of Keele.
The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii).
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
5 Jul 2024, 18:18 BST - Official notice release published
5 Jul 2024, 18:18 BST - Buyer information updated
5 Jul 2024, 18:18 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedThe project's key requirements and the core deliverables are summarised below. FCSL is committed to working in partnership with the University of Keele to ensure that the scope of the project and the deliverables quantified below will form part of the contract onboarding process. To install a Containerised Electrolyser System (CES) capable of generating a minimum of 10kg of Hydrogen per day. The quality of the hydrogen produced is to be of a purity compliant with: ISO14687-2; SAE J2719. To install a high-pressure storage system, capable of storing a sufficient mass of hydrogen at a sufficiently high pressure to enable multiple hydrogen vehicles to be successfully refuelled within a 24-hour period. To implement a static hydrogen boosting system with the capability to enhance the output generated by the electrolyser system, directing it efficiently into the high-pressure storage system. This boosting system must effectively handle the maximum output capacity of the electrolyser, while ensuring a seamless boost to meet the high-pressure storage system's maximum allowable pressure. Incorporate as part of an integral aspect of the system's design, remote communications capabilities, facilitating access to operational data, and system diagnostics features. These features will ensure seamless monitoring and enables prompt responsiveness thereby enhancing the overall functionality and efficiency of the system. The envisioned HRS is expected to be safe, reliable, easy to operate, and adaptable for potential relocation to different sites in the future. The land adjacent to the Low Carbon Energy Generation Park has been identified as the intended location for the HRS installation, which is intended to cater for the refuelling of multiple hydrogen vehicles. It is agreed that the University of Keele will undertake the responsibility for the delivery and completion of all civil engineering works requirements, including but not limited to enabling the provision of electrical supply, water supply, and lighting to support the installation and commissioning of the hydrogen electrolyser container and the HRS equipment at the designated site location. The system's expected availability is a crucial consideration, and will be designed for minimal downtime, preferably none or very limited during routine maintenance and servicing. The anticipated operational commencement date for the site is to be determined by the University of Keele, with the earliest available start date from FCSL being early Q4 2024. FCSL will endeavour to support the University of Keele to achieve functional production of Green Hydrogen by end of September 2024. This is a very tight timeline, and FCSL will aim to support the installation of an interim solution to meet this requirement.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
5 Jul 2024, 18:18 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 5 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST · £907,325
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Fuel Cell Systems Limited Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Contract £907,325 · signed 5 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST · active |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
The University of Keele
Contracting authority GB-COH-Company number RC000655Documents (0)
Official links; attachments are not copied
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Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleThis VEAT notice is hereby made pursuant of the University's intention and the prescribed justification set out herein to award a public supply contract using the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication (Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii)). A subsequent award notice will be published following the successful conclusion of this VEAT Notice.
It is the intention of the University pursuant to its obligations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, that a supply contract will be awarded to the stated provider on the basis that:
Fuel Cell Systems Limited and University of Keele will agree the contract terms and scope of the project deliverables, hereinafter will seek to execute the legal contract following the successful completion of the 10 days Standstill period.
Fuel Cell Systems (FCSL) is a UK leading supplier of hydrogen and fuel cell equipment, with over 20 years of experience within the industry. FCSL have designed and manufactured some of the UK's first Hydrogen Refuelling Systems and have refuelled planes, trains and automobiles (and also boats, buses and scooters).
FCSL equipment has been utilised for most of the trials within the UK and the team have worked with key OEMs such as Toyota & BMW.
FCSL has partnered with the University and worked very closely with key personnel as part of the HYDEX Project over the last 24 months to ensure the right solution is designed and is installed as part of the project.
FCSL has an exclusive proprietary off the shelf specialised Hydrogen system offering, which can be deployed within the very challenging timescale and operational environment that is required for the University of Keele to utilise as predicated under the project funding agreement.
FCSL will lead on all the design, supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of all the equipment required to achieve the project deliverables. |