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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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24 Feb 2022 at 15:48

Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 20:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for the title "Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)" in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender having been initiated under the funding of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The contract value is £278,000, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 27th January 2022. This project complements ongoing research at the new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre, aimed at promoting the production and analysis of sustainable aviation fuels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in providing solutions for the aviation sector or working with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies. Companies that can demonstrate technical quality, after-sales support, and innovation will be well-suited to compete, as the procurement emphasises these criteria. Additionally, businesses familiar with ASTM standards and capable of offering reliable delivery and installation services will have a competitive edge in this process, which aligns with environmentally-focused and sustainable practices within the aviation industry.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by EU funds, namely ERDF

Options: SAs described within the tender document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f82c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005188-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
David Middle
Contact Email
dave.middle@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142221560

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
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LECO INSTRUMENTS (UK

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