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title: "Bio-Mass Test Rig"
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# Bio-Mass Test Rig

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2d6133c-7510-4195-81f4-1a44f0723a6a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the "Bio-Mass Test Rig" project, aimed at enhancing its BIOENERGY research capabilities. The initiative falls under the goods category, specifically related to solid fuels, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. This open procurement process, which commenced on 27 April 2017, has a tender submission deadline of 15 May 2017. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is set to commence on 17 July 2017, concluding the following day.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specializing in biomass systems or solid fuel technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide a grate boiler capable of handling wood chip and biomass pellets will find this tender particularly relevant. Competitors with expertise in developing and testing innovative energy solutions, as well as those with experience in carbon capture technologies, would be well-positioned to bid for this contract.

## Notice

To support the growing needs of the BIOENERGY research area within Energy 2050 at the University of Sheffield, PACT requires a minimum 155kWth to a maximum 340kWth, ideally 160-220kWth grate boiler for wood chip and wood/biomass pellets (possibly via an interchangeable fuel feed system) to complement its existing facilities. The boiler will primarily support Bioenergy research focused on fuel development and testing, and utilisation in CCS Technologies with a connection (by PACT from spur and valve from boiler's flue gas duct) to an onsite CO2 capture plant. (further details are available within the ITT document) Additional information: The tender documents for this requirement can only be obtained via the In-tend site referred to above. All enquiries & any tender returns must also be made via this site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9a5627-d30f-48fa-af04-0fb1ea428d47 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 18 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09110000 - Solid fuels

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2017 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9a5627-d30f-48fa-af04-0fb1ea428d47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd9a5627-d30f-48fa-af04-0fb1ea428d47
  27th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-Tend

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