Tender

Bio-Mass Test Rig

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

27 Apr 2017 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the "Bio-Mass Test Rig" project, aimed at enhancing its BIOENERGY research capabilities. The initiative falls under the goods category, specifically related to solid fuels, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. This open procurement process, which commenced on 27 April 2017, has a tender submission deadline of 15 May 2017. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 17 July 2017, concluding the following day.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specializing in biomass systems or solid fuel technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide a grate boiler capable of handling wood chip and biomass pellets will find this tender particularly relevant. Competitors with expertise in developing and testing innovative energy solutions, as well as those with experience in carbon capture technologies, would be well-positioned to bid for this contract.

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Notice Title

Bio-Mass Test Rig

Notice Description

To support the growing needs of the BIOENERGY research area within Energy 2050 at the University of Sheffield, PACT requires a minimum 155kWth to a maximum 340kWth, ideally 160-220kWth grate boiler for wood chip and wood/biomass pellets (possibly via an interchangeable fuel feed system) to complement its existing facilities. The boiler will primarily support Bioenergy research focused on fuel development and testing, and utilisation in CCS Technologies with a connection (by PACT from spur and valve from boiler's flue gas duct) to an onsite CO2 capture plant. (further details are available within the ITT document) Additional information: The tender documents for this requirement can only be obtained via the In-tend site referred to above. All enquiries & any tender returns must also be made via this site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d6133c-7510-4195-81f4-1a44f0723a6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9a5627-d30f-48fa-af04-0fb1ea428d47
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09110000 - Solid fuels

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2017 - 18 Jul 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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