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title: "3566/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)"
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# 3566/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a3068a7-ee87-4a6d-b123-c90e971aaaed

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking additional aviation characterisation laboratory equipment for its Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC). The procurement process, currently in the award stage, involves buying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract is valued at £105,649 GBP and has a contract period from April 27, 2023, to April 28, 2023, located in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete for supplying goods for the aviation fuels innovation centre. The open procurement method allows for a transparent and competitive process, aligning with the university's objective to support sustainable aviation fuel production. Businesses interested in supplying test equipment suitable for ASTM standards can participate to contribute to decarbonisation efforts in aviation.

## 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 tenders (3073/JN and 3325/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: Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331 Lot 2: Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624 Lot 3: Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894 Lot 4: Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381 Lot 5: Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel Lot 6: A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681 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 Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3702f6a7-ff9d-4cca-b1ca-690f502b6313 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,649 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANTON PAAR; MERROW SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3702f6a7-ff9d-4cca-b1ca-690f502b6313
- 23 Dec 2022 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc58a44-0b90-4787-b9cb-109307cffae4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3702f6a7-ff9d-4cca-b1ca-690f502b6313
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc58a44-0b90-4787-b9cb-109307cffae4
  23rd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be accessed at

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