Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)

A Contract Award Notice
by THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Source
OJEU
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
1 day (est.)
Value
£106K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
07 Apr 2023
Delivery
27 Apr 2023 to 28 Apr 2023 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA

Geochart for 1 buyers and 6 suppliers

1 buyer

3 suppliers

Description

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 and 3325/JN) we are looking to complement our research capability and procure a range of test equipment approved to various ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards as well as other internationally recognised standards where appropriate.

Lot Division

1 Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331

Surface tension is a measurement of the cohesive energy present at an interface. Values for surface tension are usually given when the surface of the liquid is in contact with air. This understanding is important in two key fuel areas, including (i) the movement of gas (air) into and out of turbine fuel, and (ii) the movement of turbine fuel into airstreams by atomization. We are looking for an automated, reliable, durable, compact, and user friendly instrument for quantification of the surface tension of jet fuel at a range of temperature, in conformity with the ASTM D1331 for Sustainable Aviation Fuel/Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab.
2 Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624

Aviation fuels, in general, are highly refined products with a very low electrical conductivity. This indicates that they have the potential to build up a very high static electrical charge, which can lead to sparking and ignition of explosive vapours. Commonly, aviation fuels are pumped through distribution lines and filters causing the potential for an static electrical discharge. In any event, the low conductivity of aviation fuels is the fundamental property that can cause a very hazardous situation to arise when handling flowing fuels. We are looking for a rapid and reliable test device for determining the electrical conductivity of aviation fuels, in conformity with ASTM D2624 for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel-Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab.
3 Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894

We are looking for a rapid and reliable test device for determining the thermal conductivity of aviation fuels, in conformity with ASTM D7894 for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel-Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab.
4 Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381

We are looking for a rapid and reliable test device for quantification of existent gum in aviation fuels, in conformity with ASTM D381 for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel-Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab.
5 Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel

We are looking for a rapid and reliable test device for quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel, for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel-Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab. This is an in direct method to determine the Isentropic Bulk Modulus as function of temperature(ASTM D6793 ).
6 A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681

We are looking for a controlled test device for determining flammability limits of aviation fuels for our Fuel/Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab.

Award Detail

1 Unnamed (None)
  • Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
2 Unnamed (None)
  • Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624
  • Reference: 2
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.
3 Merrow Scientific (Epsom)
  • Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894
  • Reference: 3566/jn
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £46,800
  • Contractor is an SME.
4 Anton Paar (St Albans)
  • Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381
  • Reference: 3566/jn
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £23,384
  • Contractor is an SME.
5 Anton Paar (St Albans)
  • Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel
  • Reference: 3566/jn
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £35,465
6 Unnamed (None)
  • A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681
  • Reference: 6
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.

Award Criteria

Quality 70.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
  • 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

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