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title: "3325/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Further Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (14 Lots)"
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# 3325/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Further Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (14 Lots)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-065ba28b-5595-4387-b5c1-03bb4c85969d

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is procuring laboratory equipment for its Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The tender, titled "3325/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Further Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment," involves 14 lots of specified test devices conforming to ASTM standards. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £435,000. The tender period ends on 29th July 2022, and the contract runs from 1st November to 2nd November 2022. The University of Sheffield is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suited to participate. Businesses interested in providing equipment like Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test devices, Ellipsometer Tube Readers, etc., conforming to specified standards should consider bidding. Register and express interest on the University's e-tendering system to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for further details and participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield (UoS) with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is establishing a Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) to support and promote the production and characterisation of decarbonised and sustainable aviation fuel. Further to our previous tender (3073/JN) we are looking to complement our research capability and procure a range of test equipment approved to various ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards as well as other internationally recognised standards where appropriate. Lot 1: Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test (JFTOT) Device in conformity with ASTM D3241 Lot 2: Ellipsometer Tube Reader, in conformity with ASTM D3241, Annex 3 Lot 3: Micro-Separometer, in conformity with ASTM D3948 Lot 4: Copper Corrosion test device, in conformity with ASTM D130 Lot 5: A test device for quantification of gum in aviation fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381 Lot 6: A test device for quantification of smoke point in aviation fuels, in conformity with ASTM D1322 Lot 7: A test device for quantification of mercaptane sulfur in aviation fuels, in conformity with ASTM D3227 Lot 8: An Automated Test Device for Quantification of Aromatic Compounds, Using Fluorescent Indicator Absorption Apparatus, in Conformity with ASTM D1319 Lot 9: An Apparatus for Measuring Net Heat of Combustion of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM D4809 Lot 10: An Automated Device for Determining Heat Capacity of Aviation Fuel, in Conformity with ASTM E1269 Lot 11: A Test Device for Determining Dielectric Constant of Aviation Fuel, In Conformity with ASTM D924 Lot 12: A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681 Lot 13: A Test Device for Autoignition Temperature of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E659 Lot 14: An automated Test Device for Determining Saybolt Color of Aviation Fuels, in conformity with ASTM D156 This is an EU / FTS open exercise. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d88613-860e-42a9-a07d-0197dce362dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 2 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £435,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,754 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AEROVAC MED-LAB; SCIMED; STANHOPE-SETA; TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d88613-860e-42a9-a07d-0197dce362dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d88613-860e-42a9-a07d-0197dce362dc
  28th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
  All tender documents can be accessed at

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

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