The University of Oulu has announced a tender titled “Hydrogen Power-to-Power System” as part of the green transition efforts, published on March 26, 2025. This tender is significant for the hydrogen industry, especially in Finland’s North Ostrobothnia region, which has a high potential for renewable energy use.
The tender emphasizes the role of hydrogen in regional development and the creation of fossil-free solutions for heavy-duty transport and buildings. Submissions for the tender must be completed by March 3, 2025, and the project’s funding is capped at EUR 235,000.
Tender Objectives and Requirements
The main objective of the tender is to establish a pressure vessel system that can support high-level experimental research and development (R&D) in the hydrogen sector. This is an integral part of the University of Oulu’s national profile in hydrogen research under Finland’s H2FUTURE national profiling project. The research infrastructures developed could provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to cutting-edge experimental technologies, which are otherwise costly.
The tender aims to enhance regional industrial competitiveness and promote business development, contributing to the creation of innovative products and services. The technical requirements for the tender focus on supplying a pressure vessel system, classified under code 44615000. It’s important to maintain a high-quality standard, as the evaluation criteria are focused 100% on quality.
