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Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

24 Feb 2022 at 21:52

TenderAmendment

19 Nov 2021 at 12:47

Tender

19 Nov 2021 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a project titled "Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)." This procurement falls under the industry category of gaseous fuels and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, having been completed on 27 January 2022, with a total contract value of £278,000. The contract period spans from 1 February 2022 to 30 April 2022, following an open procedure for tenders that closed on 22 December 2021.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and analytical instruments that adhere to ASTM and international standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitable nature of the tender for innovative firms capable of providing cutting-edge technology for the aviation fuel sector.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield (UoS) with funding from 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. To complement our research capability, we are looking to 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. In addition, to complement our research capability, we are looking to procure a Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry(TOFMS) for precise and reliable aviation fuel compositional analysis. Additional information: All tender documents, additional questions & tender returns, must be conducted via the In-tend site as shown by the link above

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f8158b-95f0-48a0-b807-98b058f8f4f9
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

09120000 - Gaseous fuels

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
David Middle
Contact Email
dave.middle@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 2221560

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

LECO INSTRUMENTS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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