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3566/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

13 Apr 2023 at 10:56

Tender

23 Dec 2022 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking additional aviation characterisation laboratory equipment for its Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC). The procurement process, currently in the award stage, involves buying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract is valued at £105,649 GBP and has a contract period from April 27, 2023, to April 28, 2023, located in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete for supplying goods for the aviation fuels innovation centre. The open procurement method allows for a transparent and competitive process, aligning with the university's objective to support sustainable aviation fuel production. Businesses interested in supplying test equipment suitable for ASTM standards can participate to contribute to decarbonisation efforts in aviation.

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Notice Title

3566/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield (UoS) with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is establishing a Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) to support and promote the production and characterisation of decarbonised and sustainable aviation fuel. Further to our previous tenders (3073/JN and 3325/JN) we are looking to complement our research capability and procure a range of test equipment approved to various ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards as well as other internationally recognised standards where appropriate. Lot 1: Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331 Lot 2: Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624 Lot 3: Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894 Lot 4: Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381 Lot 5: Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel Lot 6: A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681 This is an EU/FTS open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a3068a7-ee87-4a6d-b123-c90e971aaaed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3702f6a7-ff9d-4cca-b1ca-690f502b6313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,649 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANTON PAAR

MERROW SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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