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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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15 Dec 2022 at 12:18

Tender

13 Sep 2022 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The tender is for a plant that can produce 1.5+ L/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A1 ASTM specification. The procurement is divided into four lots, with various modules under each lot. The tender is currently active with a contract period starting on 1st November 2022 and ending on 31st May 2023.

This tender by The University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses involved in zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) industries. Companies specializing in research, testing, and scientific technical simulator services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 18th October 2022. The contract terms allow for electronic ordering and invoicing.

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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 (minimum2 / 8 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 Information

Lot 1 (x 3 modules)

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:

Options: As per the

Lot 2 - Hydrocracking and hydrogeneration module

As previously stated

Options: As described within then tender documents

#6 Distillation module

As described previously

Options: As per the tender documents

#7 Site flare

As described previously

Options: As per the tender documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0367f6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035488-2022
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
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
+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

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