Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Supplementary Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (2 Lots)

A Tender Notice
by THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Source
OJEU
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
1 day
Value
£95K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
28 Apr 2023
Delivery
30 Aug 2023 to 31 Aug 2023
Deadline
25 May 2023 12:00

Concepts

Location

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

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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, 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 Division

1 An instrument for Quantification of Aviation Fuel Surface Tension, in conformity with ASTM D1331
  • Value: £35K

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.

2 A mid-range Infrared spectroscopy device for aviation fuel application, in conformity with ASTM D1655; ASTM D7797; ASTM D7963, and IP 583
  • Value: £60K

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.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

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