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title: "3743/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Supplementary Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (2 Lots)"
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# 3743/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Supplementary Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (2 Lots)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed2238ec-c445-49e5-b98c-708d08c1a3b3

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for the procurement of Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre equipment. The tender involves two lots for specific instruments conforming to aviation fuel standards. The tender, classified under laboratory and precision equipment, has a value of £95,000 and is in the award stage. The contract period is set between 30th and 31st August 2023.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Sheffield offers a chance for businesses, especially those in the laboratory equipment industry, to participate in supplying cutting-edge aviation fuel testing instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as other interested vendors, can engage with the University to tap into this lucrative opportunity for business growth.]]>

## 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, 3325/JN and 3566/JN) we are looking to complement our research capability and procure the following two test instruments approved to various ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards as well as other internationally recognised standards where appropriate. Lot 1 - An instrument for Quantification of Aviation Fuel Surface Tension, in conformity with ASTM D1331 Lot 2 - A mid-range Infrared spectroscopy device for aviation fuel application, in conformity with ASTM D1655; ASTM D7797; ASTM D7963, and IP 583 This is an OJEU/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/dc72eb5c-cadd-4abf-bcb3-245d57c30d69 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,646 |
| 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 | KRÜSS; STANHOPE-SETA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2023 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc72eb5c-cadd-4abf-bcb3-245d57c30d69
- 24 Apr 2023 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14dbce6-221d-4b9c-8cfa-22a5bf3fb20c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc72eb5c-cadd-4abf-bcb3-245d57c30d69
  3rd July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14dbce6-221d-4b9c-8cfa-22a5bf3fb20c
  24th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be accessed at

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