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title: "3073/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (16 Lots)"
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# 3073/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (16 Lots)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8800f92f-0f0a-4b5b-b1d3-a1eb080d2728

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which is seeking to acquire laboratory equipment for its Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC). The tender, titled "3073/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (16 Lots)," falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is set within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is currently at the Award stage, and while the tender period ended on 17 December 2021, the contract was awarded on 17 February 2022, with the contract period spanning from 24 February to 25 February 2022. The total value of the contract is £331,631.94.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing high-quality laboratory equipment that meets ASTM standards. Suppliers of testing devices such as automated test apparatus, environmental measuring equipment, and other precision laboratory tools will be well-suited to compete for the various lots outlined in this tender. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances supplier visibility within the advanced manufacturing sector but also fosters collaboration within the aerospace research community in Sheffield.

## 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. To complement our research capability, we are looking to 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. The SAF-IC will be sited alongside a concentration of University translational research assets which form the University of Sheffield Innovation District, within the Sheffield City Region (SCR) Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID). The building consists of several dedicated test cells designed to host a range of aviation fuel component experimentation, as well as a bespoke 200m2, Aviation Characterisation Laboratory. The ASTM approved test equipment procured under this tender will add to the assets employed in the Aviation Characterisation Laboratory and will focus on both Tier-1 and Tier-2 fuel specification and property testing. Each item of laboratory equipment has been specifically selected to complement the research capability and desired range of testing. Each item must be certified to validate a subset of ASTM test standards. Lot 1 Automated Water Solubility Test Device - ASTM D6304 Lot 2 Dynamic Viscosity Measurement Device - ASTM D7042 Lot 3 Simulated Distillation Unit based on Gas Chromatography - ASTM D2887 and IP 406 Lot 4 Automated Lubricity Measurement Device - ASTM D5001 Lot 5 Automated Test Device for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry - ASTM E1269 Lot 6 Automated Freeze Point Test Device - ASTM D2386 Lot 7 Automated Flash Point Test Device - ASTM D56, ASTM D3828 or ASTM D93 Lot 8 Digital Density Meter - ASTM D4052 Lot 9 Conductivity Response - ASTM D2624 Lot 10 Automated Atmospheric Distillation Analyser - ASTM D86, IP 123, ASTM D7344 and ASTM D7345 Lot 11 Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378 Lot 12 Automated Total Acid Number - ASTM D664 Lot 13 Automated Tensiometer - ASTM D1331 Lot 14 Automated Trace Sulphur Analyser - ASTM D5453 Lot 15 Automated Smoke Point Analyser - ASTM D1322 Lot 16 Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378 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/481b8232-bd71-43b3-a151-2a1c76bb3b0e |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 25 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,631 |
| 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 | ANTON PAAR; INTEGRATED SCIENTIFIC; METROHM; SCIMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481b8232-bd71-43b3-a151-2a1c76bb3b0e
- 18 Oct 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eea45a-d5f3-4c64-a275-53358849d4c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481b8232-bd71-43b3-a151-2a1c76bb3b0e
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eea45a-d5f3-4c64-a275-53358849d4c9
  18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All documents can be accessed at:

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