Award

4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix R2

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

16 Dec 2025 at 09:50

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 15:27

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 10:36

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has undertaken a procurement process titled "4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix", under the industry category of goods. This procurement is associated with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, focused on sustainable manufacturing and decarbonisation initiatives. The procurement method applied is an open EU procedure according to the Procurement ACT 2023. The process for tender submissions concluded on November 11, 2025. Following this, the contract award was updated on December 16, 2025, with Therser (UK) Limited designated as the supplier. The contract period extends from January 6, 2026, to July 13, 2027, with options for further enhancements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the modification and upgrading of industrial kilns, specifically those capable of supporting a hydrogen and natural gas blend. Given the AMRC's focus on sustainable manufacturing, companies specialising in decarbonisation technologies and control system integrations for safety compliance are likely to find substantial avenues for growth. It is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Therser (UK) Limited, that offer expertise in carbon removal services and installation of general-purpose machinery. The procurement's emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%) suggests that businesses offering innovative and high-quality solutions stand a good chance in this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix R2

Notice Description

4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wishes to convert its existing kiln from natural gas to a natural gas and hydrogen blend. Sustainable Manufacturing is a core theme within the AMRC's Technology Strategy and part of that theme is to decarbonise our own operations and to act as a demonstrator and experimental test bed for UK manufacturers looking to decarbonise their own operations. AMRC Castings are investing in pyrolysis equipment to supply our mould firing kiln with decarbonised natural gas (i.e. hydrogen / natural gas blend). This is being tendered in parallel with this tender process. The furnace is a 656kW kiln used for firing the ceramic shells used for investment casting. This will need modification/upgrading to be capable of operating with different blends of hydrogen and natural gas. It is imperative that the conversion of our furnace includes interaction with the control system of the decarburisation equipment to comply with H&S requirements for emergency situations. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement ACT 2023. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Closing date for the tender return is on November 11, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

Planning Information

Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement ACT 2023. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Closing date for the Preliminary Market Engagement is on October 15, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083151-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

24111600 - Hydrogen

24311800 - Carbon

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

42663000 - Surface tempering machines

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery

71321200 - Heating-system design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£399,613 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 13 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Ghulam Mujtaba
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERSER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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