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Power to Sustainable Fuel Pilot Plant (Fischer-Tropsch) - 4 Lots

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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14 Jul 2023 at 09:40

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18 Jan 2023 at 13:09

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Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel pilot plant using Fischer-Tropsch technology. This tender, with a procurement value of £2,095,000, involves four lots and various modules. The deadline for tender submissions is 30th January 2023, with the contract period expected to start on 1st February 2023 and end on 31st May 2023. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the University of Sheffield being the buying organisation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the energy, research, and development sectors. Companies with expertise in petroleum products, research, testing, and scientific technical services may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Being an open procedure, this tender is accessible to a wide range of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, providing an opportunity for growth and collaboration within the industry category of Petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and energy sources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power to Sustainable Fuel Pilot Plant (Fischer-Tropsch) - 4 Lots

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. The SAF plant is required to produce 1.5+ L/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point of 38+degC and a freeze point maximum of -47degC). The plant shall utilise onsite CO2 (minimum as an industrial gas, but preferably CO2 captured onsite from bioenergy exhaust gases) and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It shall also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite wood gasifier. This tender is made up of 4 distinct lots, comprising of 6 individual modules: Lot 1 (Module) #1 Gas clean-up and conditioning module #2 Reverse Water Gas Shift module #3 FT mixing skid Lot 2 #5 Hydrocracking and hydrogenation module Lot 3 #6 Distillation module Lot 4 #7 Site flare Additional information: All tender documents, clarification questions & tender returns must be submitted through the In-tend site, via the link shown above

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63916020-a7c2-4889-9197-a59a041c379c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19db5ff6-74ec-43c7-a314-0dddd415dc8e
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

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
£2,095,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,019,216 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2023 - 29 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXCCU TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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