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Low-pressure Fischer-Tropsch reactor

Northumbria University

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08 Oct 2026 at 11:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University bought a specialised low-pressure Fischer–Tropsch reactor system for its eCOGEN research project on recycling carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuels. The turnkey equipment is a laboratory-scale tubular fixed-bed rig that converts synthesis gas, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into liquid synthetic fuels and chemical precursors under controlled low-pressure conditions. The scope includes reactor design and manufacture, automated feed and dosing controls, temperature regulation, separation systems, safety instrumentation and control software. It also covers the associated piping and fittings, delivery, installation, safety commissioning, user training, technical support and a 12-month warranty. The equipment is for laboratory use at the university in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to GENSONIC TECHNOLOGY. Northumbria University used a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 29 September 2026 and runs from 5 October 2026 to 5 April 2027. Its gross value is £39,340.27. The purchase was a single lot for laboratory equipment; the contract covers the integrated reactor system and turnkey delivery, installation and commissioning. The published information does not set out the evaluation criteria or a separate award date, so the selection basis cannot be described beyond the limited competition route.

This award demonstrates demand from Northumbria University for specialist laboratory process equipment supporting research into sustainable aviation fuels and carbon dioxide recycling. A credible competitor would need to design and supply an integrated, low-pressure fixed-bed Fischer–Tropsch system capable of converting synthesis gas into liquid fuels or chemical precursors, with automated gas feed and dosing, thermal control, separation, safety instrumentation and control software. The delivery model is turnkey: capability must extend beyond equipment manufacture to site delivery, installation, commissioning, user training and continuing technical support, backed by a 12-month warranty. Suppliers with experience integrating reactor hardware, controls and safety systems for research laboratory environments would be well placed to meet a comparable requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low-pressure Fischer-Tropsch reactor

Notice Description

Northumbria University has procured the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a specialized Low-Pressure Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Reactor System to support the On-site And On-demand Electrochemical Recycling Of CO2 To Make Sustainable Aviation Fuels (eCOGEN) research project. The procurement encompasses a fully integrated, lab-scale Fischer-Tropsch tubular (fixed-bed) reactor rig designed for converting synthesis gas (CO/CO2 and H2) into liquid synthetic fuels and chemical precursors under controlled low-pressure conditions. The contracted turnkey scope covers the complete reactor assembly, automated feed and dosing controls, thermal regulation and separation systems, integrated safety instrumentation and control software. The contract also encompasses all required piping and fittings, site delivery, installation, safety commissioning, user training and ongoing technical support with a 12-month warranty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078398
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095138-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northumbria University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENSONIC TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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