# Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD](/buyers/university-of-sheffield/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £500,000
- Published: 23 August 2021
- Planned start: 3 January 2022
- Planned end: 30 June 2022
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b-462547
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26

## 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\. Additional information: 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b-462547)