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title: "Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)"
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# Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f82c

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for the title "Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOFMS)" in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender having been initiated under the funding of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The contract value is £278,000, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 27th January 2022. This project complements ongoing research at the new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre, aimed at promoting the production and analysis of sustainable aviation fuels. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in providing solutions for the aviation sector or working with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies. Companies that can demonstrate technical quality, after-sales support, and innovation will be well-suited to compete, as the procurement emphasises these criteria. Additionally, businesses familiar with ASTM standards and capable of offering reliable delivery and installation services will have a competitive edge in this process, which aligns with environmentally-focused and sustainable practices within the aviation industry.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield (UoS) with funding from 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. In addition, to complement our research capability, we are looking to procure a Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry(TOFMS) for precise and reliable aviation fuel compositional analysis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To complement our research capability, we are looking to procure a Multi Dimensional Gas Chromatography Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry(TOFMS) for precise and reliable aviation fuel compositional analysis Additional information: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by EU funds, namely ERDF

Options: SAs described within the tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005188-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,000 |
| Lots value | £278,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £278,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LECO INSTRUMENTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 09120000 - Gaseous fuels
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2022 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005188-2022
- 18 Nov 2021 at 20:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028861-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
- https://sheffield.ac.uk

## Provenance

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