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    Supply, Installation and maintenance of a PEM Electrolyser for Hydrogen Production at JRC Ispra

    European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre

    Supply, Installation and maintenance of a PEM Electrolyser for Hydrogen Production at JRC Ispra

    1. Competition notice published

      Aug 21, 10:16 AMAugust 21, 2026 10:16 AM

    2. Change in competition

      Sep 18, 8:49 AMSeptember 18, 2026 8:49 AM

    3. Change in competition

      Sep 23, 1:52 PMSeptember 23, 2026 1:52 PM

    4. Questions deadline

      Sep 30, 9:59 PMSeptember 30, 2026 9:59 PM

    5. Tender submission deadline

      Oct 8, 2:00 PMOctober 8, 2026 2:00 PM

    6. Opening date

      Oct 9, 8:00 AMOctober 9, 2026 8:00 AM

    7. Tender validity period

      Apr 8, 2:00 PMApril 8, 2027 2:00 PM

    Brief

    Italy: Tenders/European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre/Supply, Installation and maintenance of a PEM Electrolyser for Hydrogen Production at JRC Ispra
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    The European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, located in Italy, needs the supply, installation, and maintenance of a PEM electrolyser for hydrogen production at the JRC Ispra site. The core of the system is a 50 Nm3/h electrolyser (upgradable to 100 Nm3/h) that delivers hydrogen at an outlet pressure of 30 barg, delivered in a containerized/skid version. The procurement also includes external components such as an MV/LV transformer, a thermal management system, a low-pressure hydrogen storage system, and a gas blender. Additionally, a comprehensive service package covering FAT, SAT, ATEX verification, staff training, two years of spare parts, and a 3-year maintenance contract is required. The purpose is to produce green hydrogen using renewable energy from the JRC Ispra site's photovoltaic plant, with the produced hydrogen blended into the natural gas pipeline to feed the site's co-generators. The contract has a maximum total value of 1,100,000 EUR and a duration of 74 months. Offers will be evaluated based on quality (60%) and price (40%).

    About the bid

      The procurement entails the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis system for hydrogen production at the JRC Ispra site. The core of the system is a 50 Nm3/h electrolyser (which must be upgradable to 100 Nm3/h) that delivers hydrogen at an outlet pressure of 30 barg. The main equipment will be delivered in a containerized/skid version divided into three specific areas: a control panel area with the AC/DC converter, a water purification unit, and an ATEX­classified area containing the stacks and gas purification treatment. In addition to the containerized unit, the scope of supply includes several external components: ­ An MV/LV transformer ­ A thermal management system (dry cooler) ­ A low­pressure hydrogen storage system consisting of a cylinder rack at 30 bar with a total volume of 5 m3 ­ A gas blender installed on the outlet piping after the storage Finally, the procurement includes a comprehensive service package covering the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), ATEX verification, staff training, two years of spare parts, and a 3­year maintenance contract. Reason for Purchasing The primary objective of this procurement is to produce green hydrogen by harnessing the renewable energy generated from the JRC Ispra site's internal photovoltaic (PV) plant. Currently, the site has a 1.35 MWp PV installation, which is planned to be expanded to 2 MWp and eventually 3 MWp in the future. Instead of using battery systems, the JRC intends to use the excess energy from this PV plant to power the electrolyser for self­consumption. The hydrogen produced will then be blended into the natural gas pipeline (up to a 10% volume blend) to feed the site's co­generators. A dedicated technical sizing analysis concluded that a modular 2x250 kW electrolyser is the optimal choice, as it offers the best compromise between the available PV power, the number of operating hours, and the demand from the co­generators across current and future PV expansion scenarios

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      +32 2 299 11 11
      Contact email
      jrc-ispra-dir-r-procurement@ec.europa.eu
      Address
      Via Enrico Fermi 2749, I-21027 Ispra (VA)

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    Contracting authority
    European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre
    Title
    Supply, Installation and maintenance of a PEM Electrolyser for Hydrogen Production at JRC Ispra
    Type
    CompetitionPrequalification
    Main code
    42980000Gas generators
    Supplemental codes
    24111600Hydrogen45251100Construction work for power plant45253100Demineralisation plant construction work45255800Gas-production plant construction work45259000Repair and maintenance of plant45310000Electrical installation work45317200Electrical installation work of transformers51100000Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment71320000Engineering design services
    Estimated value
    €1,100,000.00
    Duration
    74 months

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