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Fuel Cell Test Station

University of Salford

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Salford

Buyer Address: 43 The Crescent, Salford, UKD34, M5 4WT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
145860.0 GBP
Published
11 Nov 2025, 15:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
12 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
01 Nov 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
31122100 - Fuel cells
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Horiba UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) at the University of Salford invites tenders for the supply of a Fuel Cell Test Station to support teaching and research in fuel cell technology and related energy systems. The equipment will be used for experimental studies, system characterisation, and practical training. The system will be used for single-cell and short-stack PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell testing, enabling controlled and safe operation under varied temperature, pressure, and load conditions. The equipment will support performance characterisation, diagnostic testing, and data acquisition for educational and research applications.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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