- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Automated Water Solubility Test Device - ASTM D6304
- Lot 2. Dynamic Viscosity Measurement Device - ASTM D7042
- Lot 3. Simulated Distillation Unit based on Gas Chromatography - ASTM D2887 and IP 406
- Lot 4. Automated Lubricity Measurement Device - ASTM D5001
- Lot 5. Automated Test Device for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry - ASTM E1269
- Lot 6. Automated Freeze Point Test Device - ASTM D2386
- Lot 7. Automated Flash Point Test Device - ASTM D56, ASTM D3828 or ASTM D93
- Lot 8. Digital Density Meter - ASTM D4052
- Lot 9. Conductivity Response - ASTM D2624
- Lot 10. Automated Atmospheric Distillation Analyser - ASTM D86, IP 123, ASTM D7344 and ASTM D7345
- Lot 11. Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378
- Lot 12. Automated Total Acid Number - ASTM D664
- Lot 13. Automated Tensiometer - ASTM D1331
- Lot 14. Automated Trace Sulphur Analyser - ASTM D5453
- Lot 15. Automated Smoke Point Analyser - ASTM D1322
- Lot 16. Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
James Noble
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
3073/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (16 Lots)
Reference number
3073/JN
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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. To complement our research capability, we are looking to 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £331,631.94
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Water Solubility Test Device - ASTM D6304
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Automated Water Solubility Test Device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in agreement with ASTM D6304.
This test method covers the direct determination of entrained water in petroleum products and hydrocarbons using automated instrumentation. This test method also covers the indirect analysis of water thermally removed from samples and swept with dry inert gas into the titration cell. The precision statement of this method covers the nominal range of 20 mg ⁄kg to 25 000 mg/kg.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dynamic Viscosity Measurement Device - ASTM D7042
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an : Dynamic Viscosity Measurement Device for precise and reliable testing results in keeping with ASTM D7042.
This test method covers and specifies a procedure for the concurrent measurement of both the dynamic viscosity, η, and the density, ρ, of liquid petroleum products and crude oils, both transparent and opaque. The kinematic viscosity, ν, can be obtained by dividing the dynamic viscosity, η, by the density, ρ, obtained at the same test temperature. The result obtained from this test method is dependent upon the behaviour of the sample and is intended for application to liquids for which primarily
the shear stress and shear rate are proportional (Newtonian flow behaviour).
Viscosity decreases with increasing temperature, but the form of the functionality is not as simple as for density. Many mathematical descriptions for viscosity as a function of temperature have been proposed, and the form of that functionality differs among the models.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Simulated Distillation Unit based on Gas Chromatography - ASTM D2887 and IP 406
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Simulated Distillation Unit based on Chromatography for precise and reliable testing results in
keeping with ASTM D2887 and IP 406.
ASTM D2887 covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. Simulated distillation is a GC method used to characterise petroleum fractions and products, since it permits the quick determination of their boiling range distribution. Samples are analysed on a non-polar chromatographic column that separates the hydrocarbons in order of their boiling points. These are correlated with the retention times, through a calibration curve obtained by running under the same conditions a known mixture of hydrocarbons, usually n-alkanes, covering the boiling range expected in the sample. Results are reported as a correlation between the boiling points and the percentages of the sample eluted from the column. The determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum fractions by conventional GC is a rapid analytical tool, which is widely used to replace conventional distillation methods for control of refining operations and specification testing.
The test method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions with a final boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C (100 °F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Lubricity Measurement Device - ASTM D5001
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated lubricity measurement device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in keeping with ASTM D5001.
This test method covers assessment of the wear aspects of the boundary lubrication properties of aviation turbine fuels on rubbing steel surfaces. This test method incorporates two procedures, one using a semi automated and the second is a fully automated. We are seeking to purchase the second option, the fully automated instrument.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Test Device for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry - ASTM E1269
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated test device for determining specific heat by Differential Scanning Calorimetry for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in keeping with ASTM E1269.
The specific heat of a fuel is the amount of heat-energy transferred into or out of a unit mass of the fuel when increasing or decreasing its temperature. In fuel system analysis, specific heats are used in the calculation of heat transfer, using the fuel as a coolant or as a heat sink. Specific heat is given in terms of kilojoules per kilogram.
This test method covers the determination of specific heat capacity by differential scanning calorimetry. This test method is generally applicable to thermally stable solids and liquids. The normal operating range of the test is from -100 600 °C. The temperature range can be extended depending on instrumentation and sample.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Freeze Point Test Device - ASTM D2386
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Automated Freeze Point Test Device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in agreement with ASTM D2386.
This test method covers the determination of the temperature below which solid hydrocarbon crystals may form in aviation turbine fuels and aviation gasoline. If no crystallization point or freezing point can be measured, this test can be used to report the lowest measurable temperature reached before the crystallization point.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Flash Point Test Device - ASTM D56, ASTM D3828 or ASTM D93
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated flash point test device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in keeping with ASTM D56. ASTM D3828 or ASTM D93.
This test method covers procedures for flash point tests, within the range of -30 ° C to 300 ° C of petroleum liquid products and bio-derived fuels biodiesel such as biodiesel, etc. The procedure may be used to determine, whether a product will or will not flash at specific.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital Density Meter - ASTM D4052
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Digital Density Meter for precise and reliable testing results in keeping with ASTM D4052.
This test method covers the determination of the density, relative density, and API Gravity of petroleum products and viscous oils, which can be handled as liquids at the temperature of test, using either manual or automated sample injection equipment. However, what we are seeking to buy is an automated sample injection device. The application of this method is restricted to liquids with total vapor pressure below approximately 15 000 mm2/s at the temperature of test. The total vapor pressure limitation however can be extended to >100 kPa provided that it is first ascertained that no bubbles form in the U-tube, which can affect the density determination. Some examples of products that may be tested by this procedure include: gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends, diesel, jet, basestocks, waxes, and lubricating oils. Density is the mass per unit volume relationship of fluids. Generally, relative density is the ratio of the density of a particular liquid fuel to the density of water at 15.5°C and is commonly referred to as specific gravity. These relationships are important in the design of aircraft and missiles, since fuel density variations can have significant impact on determining loaded weight and the range attainable. They are also used in flow calculations, fuel gaging, metering device considerations, fuel loading, thermal expansion of fuels, and fuel tank design. Temperature has a marked and inverse effect on the density of fuels. As the temperature increases, the density of a fuel decreases. Relative density, or specific gravity, is dimensionless since it is a ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, namely water. Density varies with temperature therefore the temperature of the liquid being compared to the reference substance and the temperature of the reference substance, itself, must be given. Relative density can also be expressed in terms of American Petroleum Institute (API) gravity.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Conductivity Response - ASTM D2624
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated conductivity response device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in agreement with ASTM D2624.
These test methods cover the determination of the electrical conductivity of aviation fuels and liquid distillates with and/or without a static dissipator additive. The test methods normally give a measurement of the conductivity when the fuel is uncharged, that is, electrically at rest (known as the rest conductivity). Two test methods are available for field tests of fuel conductivity. These are: (1) portable meters for the direct measurement in tanks or the field or laboratory measurement of fuel samples, and (2) in-line meters for the continuous measurement of fuel conductivities in a fuel distribution system. In using portable meters, care must be taken in allowing the relaxation of residual electrical charges before measurement and in preventing fuel contamination.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Atmospheric Distillation Analyser - ASTM D86, IP 123, ASTM D7344 and ASTM D7345
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Automated Atmospheric Distillation Analyser for precise and reliable testing results in order to correlate with various testing standards such as ASTM D86, IP 123, ASTM D7344 and ASTM D7345
Distillation analyser is used to measure the boiling points of the various products such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel products, biofuel, solvents, aromatics, organic liquid, and chemicals. Distillation analysis is the process of separating the components or substance from a liquid mixture by using selective boiling points and condensation. Distillation analyser should facilitate the process of distillation analysis by providing a broad range of temperature for measurement with sample inlet and outlet facility. Features such as true atmospheric distillation, and automatic temperature control, built-in pressure sensor, automatic barometric correction, and extensive connectivity makes distillation analyser user-friendly. Furthermore, portability, and remote access via the Internet ultimately eases the process of distillation analysis. Easy operating and accurate distillation testing results due to technological advancement is one of the vital factors that we are considering in our decision.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Automated Vapor Pressure Device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in keeping with ASTM D6378.
This test method covers the use of automated vapor pressure instruments to determine the vapor pressure exerted in vacuum by volatile, liquid petroleum products, hydrocarbons, and hydrocarbon-oxygenate mixtures including ethanol blends up to 85 % (volume fraction). This test method is suitable for testing samples with boiling points above 0 °C (32 °F) that exert a vapor pressure between 7 kPa and 150 kPa (1.0 psi and 21 psi) at 37.8 °C (100 °F) at a vapor-to-liquid ratio of 4:1.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Total Acid Number - ASTM D664
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated device for total acid number for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in agreement with ASTM D664.
This test method covers procedures for the determination of acidic constituents in petroleum products, lubricants, biodiesel, and blends of biodiesel. The test method may be used to indicate relative changes that occur in oil during use under oxidizing conditions regardless of the colour or other properties of the resulting oil. Although the titration is made under definite equilibrium conditions, the test method is not intended to measure an absolute acidic property that can be used to predict performance of oil under service conditions.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Tensiometer - ASTM D1331
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated Tensiometer for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in keeping 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:
• The movement of gas (air) into and out of turbine fuel
• The movement of turbine fuel into airstreams by atomization
The same concepts apply when the interface is between two liquids, where it is typically called interfacial tension. This is important to the movement of water into and out of turbine fuel, and is a key topic in fuel handling and cleanliness. Fluids with large cohesive forces among molecules, like those found in water, exhibit high surface tensions. Non polar fluids such as hydrocarbons have lower internal cohesive forces and lower surface tensions. Surface tension decreases toward zero as temperature increases, and cohesive forces are overcome until, at the fluid's critical temperature, surface tension becomes negligible.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Trace Sulphur Analyser - ASTM D5453
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated trace sulphur analyser for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in agreement with ASTM D5453.
This test method covers the determination of total sulphur in liquid hydrocarbons, boiling in the range from approximately 25°C to 400 °C, with viscosities between approximately 0.2 cSt and 20 cSt (mm2/s) at room temperature.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Smoke Point Analyser - ASTM D1322
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an automated smoke point analyser for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in agreement with ASTM D1322.
This test method covers two procedures for determination of the smoke point of kerosene and aviation turbine fuel, a manual procedure and an automated procedure, which give results with different precision. We are seeking to purchase the automated device. This test method provides an indication of the relative smoke producing properties of kerosenes and aviation turbine fuels in a diffusion flame. The smoke point is related to the hydrocarbon type composition of such fuels. Generally the more aromatic the fuel the smokier the flame. A high smoke point indicates a fuel of low smoke producing tendency.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Main site or place of performance
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), Aviation Characterisation Laboratory, Europa Ave, Tinsley, Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to complement our research capability in keeping with the aviation fuel aviation characterisation requirements, we are looking to procure an Automated Vapor Pressure Device for precise and reliable aviation fuel testing in keeping with ASTM D6378.
This test method covers the use of automated vapor pressure instruments to determine the vapor pressure exerted in vacuum by volatile, liquid petroleum products, hydrocarbons, and hydrocarbon-oxygenate mixtures including ethanol blends up to 85 % (volume fraction). This test method is suitable for testing samples with boiling points above 0 °C (32 °F) that exert a vapor pressure between 7 kPa and 150 kPa (1.0 psi and 21 psi) at 37.8 °C (100 °F) at a vapor-to-liquid ratio of 4:1.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds.
Identification of the project: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-025971
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
1
Title
Automated Water Solubility Test Device - ASTM D6304
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metrohm UK Ltd
Metrohm House, Evenwood Close, Daresbury Court
Runcorn
WA7 1LZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £16,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,199.41
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
2
Title
Dynamic Viscosity Measurement Device - ASTM D7042
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anton Paar Ltd
Unit F The Courtyard
St Albans
AL4 0LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £44,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,787
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
3
Title
Simulated Distillation Unit based on Gas Chromatography - ASTM D2887 and IP 406
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
4
Title
Automated Lubricity Measurement Device - ASTM D5001
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SciMed Ltd
Unit B4, Embankment Business Park, Vale Road
Heaton Mersey
SK4 3GN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £13,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £69,861
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
5
Title
Automated Test Device for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry - ASTM E1269
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
6
Title
Automated Freeze Point Test Device - ASTM D2386
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Integrated Scientific Ltd
Unit 3 Aspen Court, Centurion Business Park
Rotherham
S60 1FB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £11,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £42,715
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
7
Title
Automated Flash Point Test Device - ASTM D56, ASTM D3828 or ASTM D93
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anton Paar Ltd
Unit F The Courtyard
St Albans
AL4 0LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £21,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
8
Title
Digital Density Meter - ASTM D4052
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anton Paar Ltd
Unit F The Courtyard
St Albans
AL4 0LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £75,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,882
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
9
Title
Conductivity Response - ASTM D2624
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
10
Title
Automated Atmospheric Distillation Analyser - ASTM D86, IP 123, ASTM D7344 and ASTM D7345
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Anton Paar Ltd
Unit F The Courtyard
St Albans
AL4 0LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £30,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £29,248
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
11
Title
Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
12
Title
Automated Total Acid Number - ASTM D664
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metrohm UK Ltd
Metrohm House, Evenwood Close, Daresbury Court
Runcorn
WA7 1LZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £45,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,758.63
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
13
Title
Automated Tensiometer - ASTM D1331
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
14
Title
Automated Trace Sulphur Analyser - ASTM D5453
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Integrated Scientific Ltd
Unit 3 Aspen Court, Centurion Business Park
Rotherham
S60 1FB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £34,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £54,942.50
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
15
Title
Automated Smoke Point Analyser - ASTM D1322
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3073/JN
Lot No
16
Title
Automated Vapor Pressure Device - ASTM D6378
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Integrated Scientific Ltd
Unit 3 Aspen Court, Centurion Business Park
Rotherham
S60 1FB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £24,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,838.40
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Sheffield
Arts Tower
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The University of Sheffield
Arts Tower
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom