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title: "Laser-Based Spray Particle and Droplet Size Analyser"
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# Laser-Based Spray Particle and Droplet Size Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0343ac

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre. The procurement process involves the purchase of a Laser-Based Spray Particle and Droplet Size Analyser. The contract has been awarded to Malvern Panalytical Ltd. with a value of £62,449 GBP. The procurement stage is now complete, and the tender has been cancelled.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to engage in the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Companies offering high-quality equipment and innovative solutions in the laboratory equipment sector would be well-suited to compete. The University of Sheffield, as the buying organisation, aims to promote environmentally friendly aviation fuel production through this procurement process.

## 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 system for Laser-based spray particle and droplet size analyser to study size, number and mass concentration of a wide range of particulate matter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 system for Laser-based spray particle and droplet size analyser to study size, number and mass concentration of a wide range of particulate matter.

Options: As described within the tender documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036571-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,449 |

## 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 | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036571-2022
- 7 Jun 2022 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015622-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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