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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-h6vhtk-03c3b8

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has issued a tender for laboratory equipment to support the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC). The title of the tender is "3743/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Supplementary Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (2 Lots)". The procurement stage is currently active, with a total value of £95,000. The tender involves the procurement of two test instruments conforming to ASTM standards. The contract period is set to start on August 30, 2023, and end on August 31, 2023. The procurement process is open to suppliers under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework.

This tender from the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete for supplying instruments for aviation fuel research. Companies with expertise in providing quality laboratory equipment and adherence to international standards, such as ASTM criteria, would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The procurement process aims to support the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre's research initiatives and has specific submission requirements outlined for interested suppliers.

## 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 Information

An instrument for Quantification of Aviation Fuel Surface Tension, in conformity with ASTM D1331

As a non-specification property, surface tension is a relatively-rarely-measured property that is relevant to fuel atomization in gas turbine combustors (as are viscosity and density). SAF-IC is looking to buy an automated instrument for surface tension quantification in conformity with ASTM D1331, for the UK aviation fuel-clearing house. Additional information: Funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

A mid-range Infrared spectroscopy device for aviation fuel application, in conformity with ASTM D1655; ASTM D7797; ASTM D7963, and IP 583

SAF-IC is looking to buy an automated mid-range Infrared Spectroscopy, in the range of approximately 4000-400 cm-1. This is for identification of functional groups in aviation fuels, for the UK aviation fuel-clearing house. Additional information: Funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018858-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | 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 | £95,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,646 |

## 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 | 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)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2023 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018858-2023
- 24 Apr 2023 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011720-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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