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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

14 Jul 2023 at 08:39

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18 Jan 2023 at 12:52

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is procuring a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant aims to produce 1.5+ L/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A1 ASTM specification, meeting specific flash and freeze point requirements. The procurement consists of 4 lots, each comprising multiple modules, with lot descriptions detailing the required functionalities. The award has already been made to OXCCU Tech Ltd., indicating an opportunity for companies involved in sustainable fuel technologies.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). Suitable businesses would have expertise in producing sustainable aviation fuel and operating within the energy research sector. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers. Key dates for this tender include the contract signing date of June 1, 2023, and the bid opening on January 20, 2023. The University of Sheffield, as the buyer organisation, can be contacted for further details about the tender process and requirements.

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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 (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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 (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: 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

Options: As described within the tender documents

Hydrocracking and hydrogeneration module

As per section II.2.4

Options: As described within the tender documents

Distillation module

As per Section II 2.4

Options: As described within the tender documents

Site Flare

As per Section II 2.4

Options: As described within the tender documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020211-2023
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

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
£1,019,216 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 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

OXCCU TECH

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