Tender

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant (Fischer-Tropsch)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is initiating a tender for the procurement of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant (Fischer-Tropsch), with a total budget of £3,455,000. This project is part of the Translational Energy Research Centre's efforts to advance zero-carbon energy solutions. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2022 and run until 28 February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible for various suppliers in the relevant fields.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable energy technologies, engineering, and plant construction. Companies that can provide turn-key solutions covering design, installation, and commissioning of energy plants will find this particularly relevant. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The tender comprises multiple lots, allowing for varied expertise to be showcased, from feed gas conditioning modules to Fischer-Tropsch reactors, thereby broadening the potential for business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant (Fischer-Tropsch)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology to fulfil two grant funded project headings; Power to Sustainable Fuel Pilot Plant and Methanation Plant (Fischer Tropsch Rig). The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38degC and a freeze point maximum of -47degC). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations. This tender comprises of 8 individual lots; 1A: Feed gas clan up & conditioning module 1B: Biomass syngas clean up & conditioning module (as add-on to 1A) 2: Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) module 3: Blending skid 4: Fischer-Tropsch reactor 5: Hydrocracking & hydrogeneration reactor 6: Distillation module 7: Online process analyser Further details relating to the overall technical & commercial requirements for the above, can be found within the tender documents. Additional information: All tender documents, tender returns & any correspondence must be conducted through the In-tend site via the link shown above

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a122219-6551-4218-ac70-154d7ca55a77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b20555-89de-43de-a448-b05ce229d467
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,455,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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