- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331
- Lot 2. Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624
- Lot 3. Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894
- Lot 4. Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381
- Lot 5. Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel
- Lot 6. A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD,WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
James Noble
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Companies House
RC000667
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
3566/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)
Reference number
3566/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. 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.
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: £105,649
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331
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, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624
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, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894
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, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381
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, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel
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, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
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: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681
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, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1ZA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for a controlled test device for determining flammability limits of aviation fuels for our Fuel/Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab.
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: 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: 2022/S 000-036505
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Surface Tension in conformity with 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
Lot No
2
Title
Electrical conductivity in conformity with 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
3566/JN
Lot No
3
Title
Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 March 2023
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
Merrow Scientific Ltd
2a The Quadrant
Epsom
KT17 4RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
5012440
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: £40,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £46,800
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3566/JN
Lot No
4
Title
Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2023
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
Companies House
1606777
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: £12,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £23,384
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3566/JN
Lot No
5
Title
Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2023
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
Companies House
1606777
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: £35,465
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681
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 six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom