# Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Manchester Metropolitan University](/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university/contract-awards)
- Published: 8 May 2017
- Planned start: 20 July 2017
- Planned end: 19 July 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 93d27b61-aecf-46a0-9150-8537468cef1e-145743
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff

## Description

The focus of the MFCIC is advanced materials for fuel cells\. The University requires a suite of modular low power fuel cells units \(PEM, SOFC, etc\.\) which can be used to test our materials and to conduct condition-monitoring experiments\. A suite of cells and associated hydrogen generation facilities will also be required\. These units will also be used in our teaching/training activities\. A wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels can be reformed into hydrogen\. Our activities in this field will include: i\) exploring metallic and organic/inorganic catalyst materials produced via wet-chemical synthesis ii\) bimetallic catalysts will also be explored where the active nanomaterial is immobilised onto larger micro materials which, results in greater surface areas but keep costs low; iii\) exploring a range of mesoporous oxides as heterogeneous catalysts with varying compositions, surface structure and functionality towards clean-up efficiency iv\) coating of identified catalysts onto a range of materials such as planar and 3D microstructures\. A catalytic testing rig is required to measure the efficiency/effectiveness of our materials\. Additional information: Please follow the below link to register https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/mmu/aspx/ In order to access the tender documents and submit a response, suppliers must first register on Manchester Metropolitan University's electronic tendering system, 'In-tend'\. Please use the above web link and follow the registration instructions\. Delivery Notes In order to be considered for participation suppliers must complete and return one electronic copy of their tender response via the 'In-tend' electronic tendering portal\. Your submission must be received via the portal, no later than 12 noon, Monday 5th June 2017 for the attention of Arwyn Evans \(Procurement Lead\)\. Any paper submissions received will not be considered\. Funding Type \(WEFO or EU\) : ERDF Funding Description European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d27b61-aecf-46a0-9150-8537468cef1e-145743)