Investigating the Impact of Reducing the Aromatic Content of Kerosene

A Contract Award Notice
by DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 month
Value
£286K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
12 Dec 2023
Delivery
30 Nov 2023 to 31 Mar 2024
Deadline
29 Sep 2023 16:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

Research to explore the relationship between the aromatic content of jet fuel and contrail formation, and to establish if reducing the aromatic content of kerosene has a positive climate impact. Analysis will seek to identify the cost, safety and operational implications of reducing the aromatic content to different levels and will seek to clarify the trade-offs between any CO2 emissions generated during the hydrotreating process and the potential for reducing climate warming contrails.

Award Detail

1 Sheffield University (Sheffield)
  • Value: £285,609

CPV Codes

  • 73110000 - Research services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

n/a TAVI4106-Order-Form-for-contract-between-buyers-and-suppliers-_Redacted.pdf

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