Tender

[CANCELLED] 4585/AMRC/CK/25 Gas Decarbonisation Equipment & Carbon Removal Services

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 10:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 10:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 10:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of gas decarbonisation equipment and carbon removal services on behalf of their Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). This procurement process, designated under the identifier 4585/AMRC/CK/25, aims to support the decarbonisation of a natural gas-fuelled ceramic shell burnout kiln located at the AMRC's casting facility in Rotherham, UK. Currently, the procurement is at the tender stage, following IT issues that led to the cancellation of a previous attempt. The open procedure method is being utilised, permitting businesses to submit tenders electronically. The procurement falls into the goods category, addressing industries related to natural gas, machine tools, and specialised machinery. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 3rd November 2025, with the award period ending on 1st December 2025. The contract will commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 1st December 2028, presenting a significant opportunity within the UK’s United Kingdom region, specifically Sheffield.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in gas decarbonisation and related services, providing a chance to partner with a prestigious institution like the University of Sheffield. Companies with expertise in providing innovative and efficient solutions for carbon removal and gas equipment will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement prioritises technical quality (80%) alongside competitive pricing (20%), indicating a preference for high-quality submissions that can deliver technically proficient solutions. As Sheffield continues to invest in sustainable energy systems, companies that can demonstrate expertise in supplying high-quality machinery and services that align with these goals will be well-positioned to benefit from this project and contribute to their growth within the sustainable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

[CANCELLED] 4585/AMRC/CK/25 Gas Decarbonisation Equipment & Carbon Removal Services

Notice Description

4585/AMRC/CK/25 Gas Decarbonisation Equipment & Carbon Removal Services The University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, wishes to invite tenders for a contract for supply of gas decarbonisation equipment and carbon removal services on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The AMRC wishes to tender for a natural gas decarbonisation system and associated carbon removal services to decarbonise a natural gas fuelled ceramic shell burnout kiln located at AMRC's casting facility in Rotherham, UK and to receive the best value with regards to price, quality and service.

Planning Information

The University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, wishes to invite tenders for a contract for supply of gas decarbonisation equipment and carbon removal services on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The AMRC wishes to tender for a natural gas decarbonisation system and associated carbon removal services to decarbonise a natural gas fuelled ceramic shell burnout kiln located at AMRC's casting facility in Rotherham, UK and to receive the best value with regards to price, quality and service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063653-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

24 - Chemical products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

24311800 - Carbon

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

42600000 - Machine tools

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Charlotte Kelly
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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