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## 1. INTRODUCTION 

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is one of the Directorates-General (DGs) of the European Commission (EC), further referred to as “the Contracting Authority”. 

As the Commission's in-house science service, the Joint Research Centre's mission is to provide EU policies with independent, evidence-based scientific and technical support throughout the whole policy cycle. Working in close cooperation with policy Directorates- General, the JRC addresses key societal challenges while stimulating innovation through developing new methods, tools and standards, and sharing its know-how with the Member States, the scientific community and international partners. 

For more information, please visit https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en . 

## 2. SCOPE OF THE TENDER 

The purpose of this call for tenders is the supply of one (1) low temperature water electrolysis test station for use in the scientific laboratories of JRC Petten (Westerduinweg 3, NL-1755 LE Petten) as specified in point 3 (hereinafter: the Equipment). 

The Equipment is to be used to test water electrolyzer short stacks (up to 10 cells) of PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) and AEM (anion exchange membrane) type under varying operation conditions. It is to be connected to the tap water supply, nitrogen purge gas, compressed air and electricity from the grid of the building of the scientific laboratories. This building is equipped with air ventilation and gas detectors connected to an alarm & safety system to adequately response to potential hazards and emergencies. 

