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title: "4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix R2"
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# 4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix R2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab86

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has successfully concluded a procurement process for the modification of a kiln to use a hydrogen/natural gas blend. The project, titled "Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix R2," is a part of the University's sustainability efforts and decarbonisation strategy. The contract, awarded to Therser (UK) Ltd, a large supplier based in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, has a contract value of £479,535, with an effective date from January 2026 to July 2027. The project falls under an EU open procurement procedure, adhering to the Procurement ACT 2023, indicating a commitment to open competition and transparency. Located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, this initiative is categorized under industry classifications such as natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in sustainable manufacturing and decarbonisation technology solutions. It offers a platform for collaboration and innovation in the field of eco-friendly industrial processes, especially for firms experienced in modifying and upgrading large-scale heating systems and kilns. Suitable candidates would include SMEs and large enterprises with a strong focus on sustainability, advanced material processing, and environmental compliance, capable of providing comprehensive solutions in hydrogen gas retrofitting and integration with control systems for safety compliance. The open procurement method ensures that a wide array of businesses can participate, fostering diversity and innovation in the sector.

## 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 tender return is on November 11, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

### Planning Information

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/028890-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 13 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £399,613 |
| Contracts value | £399,613 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 51514000 - Installation services of miscellaneous general-purpose machinery
- 71321200 - Heating-system design services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028890-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083151-2025
- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083001-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065851-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 11:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063672-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028890-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083151-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083001-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065851-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063672-2025
  9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  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

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/
- https://www.therseruk.com/

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