Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
UK
Contact person: James Noble
E-mail: james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
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
3242/JN - Hydrogen-Fuelled Combustor Retrofit and Fuel Handling System (2 Lots)
Reference number: 3242/JN
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42110000
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 has established a flagship Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) - a national multi-technology, integrated platform for research, development and innovation at pilot-scale, to understand and demonstrate green energy solutions for a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system. It is one of the largest and best-equipped research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, combustion and carbon capture with storage/utilisation.
TERC is looking to further expand its current capabilities and equipment portfolio in this area. We are therefore looking to procure two lots:
LOT 1: Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
LOT 2: Fuel handling and mixing skid, with feeding system
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
220 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38000000
42900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
Main site or place of performance:
Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC), Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Retrofitting a hydrogen-fired combustor for conversion of a gas turbine
• design and build of the hydrogen-fired burner
• retro-fitting of the combustor and integration into the existing AE-T100 mGT
• incorporation of temperature monitoring
• modifications to the fuel system
• modifications to the software and control system for the new burner and fuel block
• any changes to the compressor and turbine maps, as necessary
• modifications to the fuel control system (to accommodate Lot 2) - including the fuel compressor and skid controls/monitoring
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
154 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2022
End:
02/08/2022
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Fuel handling and mixing skid with feeding system
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38000000
42900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE32
Main site or place of performance:
Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC), Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Fuel handling and mixing skid with feeding system
• design and build of the gas mixing skid, including fuel handling and delivery system
• full mechanical and electrical installation, including:
rerouting the natural gas from the AE-T100 fuel compressor to the skid
hydrogen connection with the site supply
connect the skid outlet to the AE-T100 fuel system
connect the skid controls/PLC to the AE-T100 system
connect the power from the AE-T100 or the site DB
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
66 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2022
End:
02/08/2022
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
20/05/2022
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 tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
20/05/2022
Local time: 12:01
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
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN
UK
E-mail: james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/04/2022