Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre

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