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

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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). Lot 1: The 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.