--- title: "{CANCELLED] 4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2025-10-09" --- # {CANCELLED] 4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aabb.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender process for the Kiln Modification for a Hydrogen/Natural Gas Mix, aligned with sustainable manufacturing goals at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement, currently in the planning stage as of 9th October 2025, aims to convert a kiln for use with a blend of hydrogen and natural gas. The initiative is part of AMRC's decarbonisation efforts and is being conducted under an EU open procedure compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, with a preliminary market engagement deadline set for 15th October 2025. The procurement falls under the industry categories of natural gas, hydrogen, and miscellaneous equipment, with an indicative contract period from December 2025 to December 2028. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable energy solutions, particularly those experienced with gas and hydrogen systems. It is well-suited for companies capable of providing technical modifications to existing kiln equipment and those interested in contributing to cutting-edge decarbonisation projects. The procurement, estimated at GBP 300,000 to GBP 360,000, is particularly advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on renewable energy innovations, heating-plant systems, and decarbonization technologies. Participating businesses will have the chance to collaborate with a leading research institution while expanding their footprint in sustainable manufacturing sectors. ## Notice 4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wishes to convert its existing kiln from natural gas to a natural gas and hydrogen blend. Sustainable Manufacturing is a core theme within the AMRC's Technology Strategy and part of that theme is to decarbonise our own operations and to act as a demonstrator and experimental test bed for UK manufacturers looking to decarbonise their own operations. AMRC Castings are investing in pyrolysis equipment to supply our mould firing kiln with decarbonised natural gas (i.e. hydrogen / natural gas blend). This is being tendered in parallel with this tender process. The furnace is a 656kW kiln used for firing the ceramic shells used for investment casting. This will need modification/upgrading to be capable of operating with different blends of hydrogen and natural gas. It is imperative that the conversion of our furnace includes interaction with the control system of the decarburisation equipment to comply with H&S requirements for emergency situations. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement ACT 2023. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Closing date for the Preliminary Market Engagement is on October 15, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time). ### Planning Information 4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wishes to convert its existing kiln from natural gas to a natural gas and hydrogen blend. Sustainable Manufacturing is a core theme within the AMRC’s Technology Strategy and part of that theme is to decarbonise our own operations and to act as a demonstrator and experimental test bed for UK manufacturers looking to decarbonise their own operations. AMRC Castings are investing in pyrolysis equipment to supply our mould firing kiln with decarbonised natural gas (i.e. hydrogen / natural gas blend). This is being tendered in parallel with this tender process. The furnace is a 656kW kiln used for firing the ceramic shells used for investment casting. This will need modification/upgrading to be capable of operating with different blends of hydrogen and natural gas. It is imperative that the conversion of our furnace includes interaction with the control system of the decarburisation equipment to comply with H&S requirements for emergency situations. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement ACT 2023. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Closing date for the Preliminary Market Engagement is on October 15, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063675-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 24 - Chemical products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas - 24111600 - Hydrogen - 24311800 - Carbon - 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment - 42663000 - Surface tempering machines - 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work - 51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery - 71321200 - Heating-system design services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 11:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063675-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 13:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063357-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063675-2025 9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063357-2025 8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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