--- title: "Power to Sustainable Fuel Pilot Plant (Fischer-Tropsch) - 4 Lots" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-07-14" --- # Power to Sustainable Fuel Pilot Plant (Fischer-Tropsch) - 4 Lots Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0391f0.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is procuring a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant aims to produce 1.5+ L/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A1 ASTM specification, meeting specific flash and freeze point requirements. The procurement consists of 4 lots, each comprising multiple modules, with lot descriptions detailing the required functionalities. The award has already been made to OXCCU Tech Ltd., indicating an opportunity for companies involved in sustainable fuel technologies. This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). Suitable businesses would have expertise in producing sustainable aviation fuel and operating within the energy research sector. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers. Key dates for this tender include the contract signing date of June 1, 2023, and the bid opening on January 20, 2023. The University of Sheffield, as the buyer organisation, can be contacted for further details about the tender process and requirements. ## Notice The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The SAF plant is required to produce 1.5+ L/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point of 38+degC and a freeze point maximum of -47degC). The plant shall utilise onsite CO2 (minimum as an industrial gas, but preferably CO2 captured onsite from bioenergy exhaust gases) and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It shall also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite wood gasifier. ### Lot Information Lot 1 (3 modules) The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The SAF plant is required to produce 1.5+ L/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point of 38+degC and a freeze point maximum of -47degC). The plant shall utilise onsite CO2 (minimum as an industrial gas, but preferably CO2 captured onsite from bioenergy exhaust gases) and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It shall also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite wood gasifier. This tender is made up of 4 distinct lots, comprising of 6 individual modules: Lot 1 (Module) #1 Gas clean-up and conditioning module #2 Reverse Water Gas Shift module #3 FT mixing skid Lot 2 #5 Hydrocracking and hydrogenation module Lot 3 #6 Distillation module Lot 4 #7 Site flare Options: As described within the tender documents Hydrocracking and hydrogeneration module As per section II.2.4 Options: As described within the tender documents Distillation module As per Section II 2.4 Options: As described within the tender documents Site Flare As per Section II 2.4 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/020211-2023 | | 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 | 14 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,095,000 | | Lots value | £2,095,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,019,216 | ## 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 | OXCCU TECH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2023 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020211-2023 - 18 Jan 2023 at 12:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001541-2023 - 16 Dec 2022 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035666-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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