Green Hydrogen Project Tracking - Tender | 25MW, 5000Nm³/h! National Energy Group Tenders for 5 Sets of ALK-PEM Hybrid Electrolyzers

On June 23, a tender announcement was issued for the public tendering of the procurement of 25MW hybrid modular units for the demonstration project of Section 1.1 of the National Key R&D Program of China (NKRDP) of Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. under the National Energy Investment Group.

According to the tender announcement, this project aims to meet the practical needs of large-scale and high-proportion development of renewable energy. Based on the unique advantages of alkaline (ALK) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis of water, the project aims to research and develop a low-cost, highly reliable, and large-capacity ALK-PEM hybrid hydrogen production system that can adapt to wide power fluctuations. The goal is to break through the technical bottlenecks of long-term economic and safe operation of large-scale renewable energy hydrogen production systems, assist China in achieving leading development in hydrogen energy technology, enhance the innovation level and product quality of ALK-PEM hybrid hydrogen production systems, accelerate the large-scale application of green hydrogen, and contribute to the realization of China's "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" goals.

This tender is divided into 2 sections (packages), with the main contents as follows:

The tender scope of Section 1 includes but is not limited to:

The equipment includes 3 sets of alkaline-proton exchange membrane hybrid hydrogen production systems with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h each, along with spare parts during the warranty period. Each set of equipment includes: 1 alkaline electrolysis cell for hydrogen production with a rated capacity of 800Nm³/h (hereinafter referred to as ALK), 1 gas-liquid separation and treatment device with a rated capacity of 800Nm³/h, 1 power supply for alkaline electrolysis cell hydrogen production (including transformer and rectifier), 1 proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell for hydrogen production with a rated capacity of 200Nm³/h (hereinafter referred to as PEM), 1 gas-liquid separation and treatment device with a rated capacity of 200Nm³/h, 1 power supply for proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell hydrogen production (including transformer and rectifier), 1 hydrogen purification device with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h (meeting the gas processing volume requirements for 20%-120% load operation of ALK+PEM), and other auxiliary equipment and facilities including oxygen discharge pipes, heat dissipation and cooling devices for electrolysis cells, alkali liquid tanks, water tanks, water filling pumps, alkali filling pumps, electrical control equipment, busbars between transformers and rectifiers, busbars between rectifiers and electrolysis cells, as well as ancillary equipment, facilities, and installation materials. The skid-mounted device includes the design scheme and the skid itself. The manufacturer shall provide spare parts on its own, which shall meet the needs of the warranty and maintenance periods.

The tender scope of Section 2 includes but is not limited to:

The equipment includes 2 sets of alkaline-proton exchange membrane hybrid hydrogen production systems with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h each, along with spare parts during the warranty period. Each set of equipment includes: 1 alkaline electrolysis cell for hydrogen production with a rated capacity of 800Nm³/h (hereinafter referred to as ALK), 1 gas-liquid separation and treatment device with a rated capacity of 800Nm³/h, 1 power supply for alkaline electrolysis cell hydrogen production (including transformer and rectifier), 1 proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell for hydrogen production with a rated capacity of 200Nm³/h (hereinafter referred to as PEM), 1 gas-liquid separation and treatment device with a rated capacity of 200Nm³/h, 1 power supply for proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell hydrogen production (including transformer and rectifier), 1 hydrogen purification device with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h (meeting the gas processing volume requirements for 20%-120% load operation of ALK+PEM), and other auxiliary equipment and facilities including oxygen discharge pipes, heat dissipation and cooling devices for electrolysis cells, alkali liquid tanks, water tanks, water filling pumps, alkali filling pumps, electrical control equipment, busbars between transformers and rectifiers, busbars between rectifiers and electrolysis cells, as well as ancillary equipment, facilities, and installation materials. The skid-mounted device includes the design scheme and the skid itself. The manufacturer shall provide spare parts on its own, which shall meet the needs of the warranty and maintenance periods.

The technical service portion includes a 5-year maintenance and warranty service for the aforementioned equipment, as well as factory testing (only one set of equipment will undergo factory testing in this section). It also includes, but is not limited to, the design of the hydrogen production unit process package, the design and supply of all equipment within the hydrogen production unit (the bidder may supply the equipment in the form of unit equipment or individual equipment, which requires on-site installation and commissioning), guidance for the installation and commissioning of supporting equipment, installation and commissioning of other equipment and auxiliary projects, testing, delivery, technical services, transportation, after-sales service, warranty, training, and other related services.

This project does not accept consortium bidding.

The announcement is as follows:

Tender Announcement for the Open Tender for the Procurement of 25MW Hybrid Modules for the National Key R&D Program 1.1 Demonstration Project of China Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Chapter 1 Open Tender

1. Tender Conditions

The name of this tender project is: Open Tender for the Procurement of 25MW Hybrid Modules for the National Key R&D Program 1.1 Demonstration Project of China Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. The project tender number is CEZB250205785. The bid inviter is China Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and the project unit is also China Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. The funding source is self-raised. The tendering agency is China Energy International Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd. This project has met the tender conditions, and a domestic open tender with post-qualification review is now being conducted for this project.

2. Project Overview and Tender Scope

2.1 Project Overview, Tender Scope, and Section (Package) Division: This project is aimed at meeting the practical needs of large-scale and high-proportion development of renewable energy. Based on the unique advantages of alkaline (ALK) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis, the project aims to research and develop a "low-cost, high-reliability, large-capacity ALK-PEM hybrid hydrogen production system adapted to wide power fluctuations." It seeks to break through the technical bottlenecks of long-term economic and safe operation of large-scale renewable energy hydrogen production systems, assist China in achieving leading development in hydrogen energy technology, enhance the innovation level and product quality of ALK-PEM hybrid hydrogen production systems, accelerate the large-scale application of green hydrogen, and contribute to the realization of China's "carbon peak and carbon neutrality" goals.

This project is divided into 2 sections (packages), with the main contents as follows:

The tender scope of Section 1 includes, but is not limited to:

1. Equipment includes 3 sets of alkaline-proton exchange membrane hybrid hydrogen production systems with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h each, as well as spare parts within the warranty period. Each set of equipment includes: 1 alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production electrolyzer with a rated capacity of 800Nm³/h (hereinafter referred to as ALK), 1 gas-liquid separation and treatment device with a rated capacity of 800Nm³/h, 1 alkaline electrolyzer hydrogen production power supply (including a transformer and rectifier power supply), 1 proton exchange membrane water electrolysis hydrogen production electrolyzer with a rated capacity of 200Nm³/h (hereinafter referred to as PEM), 1 gas-liquid separation and treatment device with a rated capacity of 200Nm³/h, 1 proton exchange membrane electrolyzer hydrogen production power supply (including a transformer and rectifier power supply), 1 hydrogen purification device with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h (capable of handling gas volume at 20%-120% load operation of ALK+PEM), and other auxiliary equipment and facilities including oxygen discharge pipes, electrolyzer heat dissipation and cooling devices, alkali solution tanks, water tanks, water filling pumps, alkali filling pumps, electrical control equipment, busbars between transformers and rectifiers, busbars between rectifiers and electrolyzers, as well as ancillary equipment, facilities, installation materials, etc. The skid-mounted device includes the skid body design plan and the skid body itself. The manufacturer shall provide spare parts to meet the needs of the warranty and maintenance periods.

2. The technical service section includes a 5-year maintenance and warranty service and factory testing for the above-mentioned equipment (only one set of equipment will undergo factory testing in this section). It also includes, but is not limited to, the design of the hydrogen production unit process package, the design and supply of all equipment within the hydrogen production unit (the bidder may supply the equipment in the form of unit equipment or individual equipment, which requires on-site installation and commissioning), guidance for the installation and commissioning of supporting equipment, installation and commissioning of other equipment and auxiliary projects, testing, delivery, technical services, transportation, after-sales service, warranty, training, and other related services.

For specific details, please refer to Chapter V, the Client's Requirements.

The scope of tendering for Section 2 includes, but is not limited to:

1. Equipment includes two sets of alkaline-proton exchange membrane (PEM) hybrid hydrogen production systems with a rated capacity of 1000Nm³/h each, along with spare parts during the warranty period. Each set of equipment includes: one 800Nm³/h alkaline electrolysis cell for hydrogen production (hereinafter referred to as ALK), one 800Nm³/h gas-liquid separation and treatment device, one alkaline electrolysis cell power supply for hydrogen production (including a transformer and rectifier power supply), one 200Nm³/h PEM electrolysis cell for hydrogen production, one 200Nm³/h gas-liquid separation and treatment device, one PEM electrolysis cell power supply for hydrogen production (including a transformer and rectifier power supply), one 1000Nm³/h hydrogen purification device (capable of handling gas volume for ALK+PEM operation at 20%-120% load), and other auxiliary equipment and facilities, including oxygen discharge pipes, cooling devices for electrolysis cell heat dissipation, alkali solution tanks, water tanks, water filling pumps, alkali filling pumps, electrical control equipment, busbars between transformers and rectifiers, busbars between rectifiers and electrolysis cells, as well as ancillary equipment, facilities, and installation materials. The skid-mounted device includes the skid design plan and the skid itself. The manufacturer shall provide spare parts to meet the needs of the warranty and maintenance periods.

2. The technical service section includes a 5-year maintenance and warranty service and factory testing for the above-mentioned equipment (only one set of equipment will undergo factory testing in this section). It also includes, but is not limited to, the design of the hydrogen production unit process package, the design and supply of all equipment within the hydrogen production unit (the bidder may supply the equipment in the form of unit equipment or individual equipment, which requires on-site installation and commissioning), guidance for the installation and commissioning of supporting equipment, installation and commissioning of other equipment and auxiliary projects, testing, delivery, technical services, transportation, after-sales service, warranty, training, and other related services.

For specific details, please refer to Chapter V, the Client's Requirements.

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2.3 Main research content and expected objectives: including, but not limited to:

1. Research content and objectives: research on the scale, cold start time, system energy consumption increase after continuous operation for no less than 2000 hours, outdoor operation, and environmental temperature range of the hybrid hydrogen production system demonstration cluster mentioned in the indicators.

2. Description of the Technical Solution: Procure 25MW alkaline (ALK) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis hydrogen production equipment, conduct tests and data collection at the test site, develop an ALK-PEM hybrid hydrogen production module unit, verify the system's steady-state and dynamic operational characteristics, and complete iterative optimization of various indicators.

3. Form of Deliverables: Prepare a test plan, provide raw data, and issue a report after expert review. The deliverables will be applied in fields such as renewable energy hydrogen production in the Three-North regions, forming a replicable and scalable demonstration of a hydrogen integrated energy system to serve the national strategic needs of "energy revolution and energy powerhouse."

For specific details, refer to Chapter 5: Requirements of the Client.

2.4 Project Service Period: Total Project Duration: Within 20 days after the issuance of the bid winning notice, the bid winner must complete the signing of the equipment procurement contract for this project with the bid inviter. Within 1 month after the issuance of the bid winning notice, the bid winner must complete the material preparation and production schedule for the complete set of electrolyzers and gas-liquid treatment devices. Within 3 months after the signing of the contract, the bid winner shall provide the bid inviter with process packages or design submission materials, the content and depth of which shall meet the requirements of the overall design unit. The equipment arrival time shall be no later than December 31, 2025, and the equipment shall be delivered to the location designated by the bid inviter at the project site. The above time periods are important milestone periods for this project. Bidders can only advance but not delay these periods and shall refine them based on the above periods.

For specific details, refer to Chapter 5: Requirements of the Client.

3. Qualification Requirements for Bidders

3.1 Qualification and Performance Requirements:

[1] Qualification Requirements: Bidders must be independently registered legal entities or other organizations in accordance with the law and must provide valid proof documents.

[2] Financial Requirements: /

[3] Performance Requirements: From July 2020 to the bid submission deadline (based on the contract signing date), bidders must have at least one completed contract performance for electrolyzer equipment (ALK electrolyzer equipment with a rated hydrogen production capacity of no less than 800Nm³/h or PEM electrolyzer equipment with a rated hydrogen production capacity of no less than 200Nm³/h). Bidders must provide scanned copies of contract proofs that can demonstrate the performance requirements of this tender. The scanned copies of the contracts must at least include the pages stamped by both the buyer and seller of the contract, the contract signing date, and the key information pages in the performance requirements.

[4] Reputation Requirements: /

[5] Qualification Requirements for the Project Leader: /

[6] Requirements for Other Key Personnel: /

[7] Requirements for Scientific Research Facilities and Equipment: /

[8] Other Requirements: Bidders must possess and provide valid test reports for alkaline electrolyzers (ALK), proton exchange membrane electrolyzers (PEM), or hybrid hydrogen production systems issued by a nationally recognized third-party certification body (or testing agency).

3.2 Consortium bidding is not accepted for this project. /

4. Acquisition of Tender Documents

4.1 All interested bidders must locate the "Ecological Collaboration Platform" icon at the bottom of the homepage of China Energy Investment Corporation (https://www.ceic.com) before purchasing the tender documents. Click on the icon to be redirected to the Ecological Collaboration Platform of China Energy Investment Corporation, then click on the "Material Procurement" icon to complete the supplier registration with China Energy Investment Corporation. Registered bidders need not register again. For registration methods, please refer to: Ecological Collaboration Platform of China Energy Investment Corporation → Help Center → "Operation Manual for Ecological Collaboration Platform".

4.2 Method for purchasing tender documents: Registered bidders should log in to the "CHN Energy e-Tendering Bidder Business System" to complete the online purchase of tender documents.

4.3 The tender document purchase period starts at 09:00:00 on June 24, 2025, and ends at 16:00:00 on June 30, 2025.

4.4 The selling price of each set of tender documents per section (package) is RMB 70 for Package 1 and RMB 70 for Package 2, which is non-refundable after purchase. The deposit for technical materials is RMB 0 for Package 1 and RMB 0 for Package 2, which will be refunded (without interest) upon the return of technical materials.

4.5 Potential bidders who fail to acquire the tender documents as required by this announcement shall not be allowed to participate in the bidding.

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5. Review of Tender Documents and Preparation of Bidding Documents

This project adopts a fully electronic tendering method. Bidders must download the "CHN Energy e-Tendering Document Production Tool" and related operation manuals from the "Component Download" section of the "CHN Energy e-Tendering Bidder Business System" for operation. The specific operation process is as follows:

1) Bidders should log in to the "CHN Energy e-Tendering Bidder Business System" by themselves: www.chnenergybidding.com.cn.

2) Click on the "Help Center" button at the top right corner to download the "User Manual for Tendering and Bidding System - Electronic Tender (Bidder Manual)".

3) Click on the "Component Download" button at the top right corner, and download and install the "CHN Energy e-Tendering Driver Installation Package" and "CHN Energy e-Tendering Document Production Tool" on the popped-up page.

Note: The tender documents for this project are in a special format. Bidders must complete the above operations to view the tender documents.

4) Bidders must obtain a CA digital certificate to complete the preparation of bidding documents and participate in the bidding for this project. For the CA digital certificate application process, please refer to: CHN Energy e-Tendering Homepage → Help Center → "Application Process and Instructions for CA Digital Certificate in CHN Energy e-Tendering Projects".

Note: Bidders should apply for the CA digital certificate as soon as possible. Failure to apply for the CA digital certificate or having an expired CA digital certificate will result in the inability to handle subsequent bidding matters.

5) Bidders shall prepare bid documents using the "Guoneng e-Bidding Document Preparation Tool" as required by the tender documents. For specific operations, please refer to the "Tender and Bid System User Manual - Electronic Bidding (Bidder's Handbook)", with particular attention to the following key sections:

Sections 1.1-1.7 (System Preliminary Preparation)

Section 1.9 (CA Lock Binding)

Section 2.5 (Document Collection)

Section 2.9 (Bid Opening Hall)

Section 3.1 (Installation of Bid Document Preparation Tool)

Section 3.2 (Electronic Bid Document Preparation)

6. Submission and Opening of Bid Documents

6.1 The deadline for bid submission (bid closing time, the same hereinafter) and bid opening time is 11:00:00 on July 18, 2025 (Beijing Time). Bidders shall submit electronic bid documents through the "Guoneng e-Bidding Bidder Business System" before the bid closing time. After successful bid opening, the Guoneng e-Bidding Bidder Business System encrypts the bid opening record and files uploaded by bidders in the "Bid Document Composition (Quotation Section)" of the bid document preparation tool, while sending the encrypted bid opening record to bidders for reference. Upon completion of commercial (excluding quotation) and technical evaluation, the system displays the bid opening record and bid price documents, providing decryption keys for bidders to verify bid opening information.

6.2 Late submissions will be rejected by the "Guoneng e-Bidding Bidder Business System".

6.3 Bid opening venue: Public bid opening will be conducted through the "Guoneng e-Bidding Bidder Business System" without an on-site ceremony.

7. Others

7.1 Information Disclosure:

(1) During bid opening, information such as bidders' qualifications, performance records, and relevant certificates (if any) of proposed project managers/project leaders/chief designers/chief supervision engineers will be disclosed to all participating bidders.

(2) During the winning candidate announcement phase, qualification compliance, performance records, and relevant certificates (if any) of proposed project managers/project leaders/chief designers/chief supervision engineers of winning candidates will be publicly disclosed.

(3) Performance records not disclosed (supplementary disclosures will be considered as disclosed) will not be recognized during evaluation.

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8. Media for Announcement Publication

This tender notice is simultaneously published on Guoneng e-Bidding (http://www.chnenergybidding.com.cn) and China Public Bidding Service Platform (http://www.cebpubservice.com).

9. Contact Information

Tenderer: China Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: 17th Floor, Guohua Investment Building, No. 3 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Postal Code: 100007

Contact Person: Han Ming

Telephone: 01058151965

Email: 20021164@ceic.com

Tendering Agency: China Energy International Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.

Address: 6th Floor, Guohua Investment Building, No. 3 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Postal Code: 100007

Contact Person: Yu Qiang

Telephone: 01057337543

Email: 12022135@chnenergy.com.cn

Source: Guoneng e-Tendering Platform