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title: "Investigating the Impact of Reducing the Aromatic Content of Kerosene"
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# Investigating the Impact of Reducing the Aromatic Content of Kerosene

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94d42b73-5554-4ff4-b01e-1612cddac456

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded the contract for the project "Investigating the Impact of Reducing the Aromatic Content of Kerosene" to the University of Sheffield. The research services contract, valued at £285,609 GBP, aims to explore the relationship between jet fuel aromatic content and contrail formation. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off process from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 29th September 2023, and the contract period spans from 30th November 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This research project presents business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in research services related to aviation and environmental impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in climate impact studies and fuel sustainability in the aviation industry would be well-suited to compete. The contract was initiated through a competitive process by the Department for Transport, providing a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to impactful research in the aerospace sector.

## Notice

Research to explore the relationship between the aromatic content of jet fuel and contrail formation, and to establish if reducing the aromatic content of kerosene has a positive climate impact. Analysis will seek to identify the cost, safety and operational implications of reducing the aromatic content to different levels and will seek to clarify the trade-offs between any CO2 emissions generated during the hydrotreating process and the potential for reducing climate warming contrails.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f473a4e-9c5d-40b8-b7b9-c10fdf2df6c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,609 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,609 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f473a4e-9c5d-40b8-b7b9-c10fdf2df6c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f473a4e-9c5d-40b8-b7b9-c10fdf2df6c6
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a36631b1-1db7-49b8-ada8-5f3ff5d63a30
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