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title: "Low-pressure Fischer-Tropsch reactor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078398"
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buyer: "Northumbria University"
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# Low-pressure Fischer-Tropsch reactor

Buyer: Northumbria University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078398

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## Summary

Northumbria University bought a specialised low-pressure Fischer–Tropsch reactor system for its eCOGEN research project on recycling carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuels. The turnkey equipment is a laboratory-scale tubular fixed-bed rig that converts synthesis gas, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into liquid synthetic fuels and chemical precursors under controlled low-pressure conditions. The scope includes reactor design and manufacture, automated feed and dosing controls, temperature regulation, separation systems, safety instrumentation and control software. It also covers the associated piping and fittings, delivery, installation, safety commissioning, user training, technical support and a 12-month warranty. The equipment is for laboratory use at the university in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to GENSONIC TECHNOLOGY. Northumbria University used a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 29 September 2026 and runs from 5 October 2026 to 5 April 2027. Its gross value is £39,340.27. The purchase was a single lot for laboratory equipment; the contract covers the integrated reactor system and turnkey delivery, installation and commissioning. The published information does not set out the evaluation criteria or a separate award date, so the selection basis cannot be described beyond the limited competition route.

This award demonstrates demand from Northumbria University for specialist laboratory process equipment supporting research into sustainable aviation fuels and carbon dioxide recycling. A credible competitor would need to design and supply an integrated, low-pressure fixed-bed Fischer–Tropsch system capable of converting synthesis gas into liquid fuels or chemical precursors, with automated gas feed and dosing, thermal control, separation, safety instrumentation and control software. The delivery model is turnkey: capability must extend beyond equipment manufacture to site delivery, installation, commissioning, user training and continuing technical support, backed by a 12-month warranty. Suppliers with experience integrating reactor hardware, controls and safety systems for research laboratory environments would be well placed to meet a comparable requirement.

## Notice

Northumbria University has procured the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a specialized Low-Pressure Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Reactor System to support the On-site And On-demand Electrochemical Recycling Of CO2 To Make Sustainable Aviation Fuels (eCOGEN) research project. The procurement encompasses a fully integrated, lab-scale Fischer-Tropsch tubular (fixed-bed) reactor rig designed for converting synthesis gas (CO/CO2 and H2) into liquid synthetic fuels and chemical precursors under controlled low-pressure conditions. The contracted turnkey scope covers the complete reactor assembly, automated feed and dosing controls, thermal regulation and separation systems, integrated safety instrumentation and control software. The contract also encompasses all required piping and fittings, site delivery, installation, safety commissioning, user training and ongoing technical support with a 12-month warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095138-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,340 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Northumbria University |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENSONIC TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095138-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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