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3808/JN - Flue Gas/CO2 Scrubbing and Conditioning System (16 Lots)
Gas cooling systems
Industrial machinery
Laboratory
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Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published16
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 20:38 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
16lots
3 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£816,883
1 award supplier linked
Bidding Competition
1 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 31)
Based on 58 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Typical Bids Received
1.5 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 31)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
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|---|---|---|---|
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Good Energy LtdCRN: PLNW-9135-RDNX | 14 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Conrad Energy Group LimitedCRN: PZRR-8583-MLBT | 14 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
TotalEnergies Gas and Power LimitedCRN: PDYB-5247-JVLW | 14 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Drax Energy Solutions LimitedCRN: PHGT-4176-JZYL | 14 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Crown Gas and Power LimitedCRN: PJDJ-2921-JGBW | 9 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Crown Gas and Power 2 LimitedCRN: PTHL-9393-TNVJ | 9 contracts | Not disclosed | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
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Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD: "3808/JN - Flue Gas/CO2 Scrubbing and Conditioning System (16 Lots)". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 16 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
1Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
FuelCell Energy, Inc.Top vendor: 85.8% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 66 active published awards; 54 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 31):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FuelCell Energy, Inc. | 10 wins | £816,883 | — |
| COMPOSITE INTEGRATION LTD | 1 win | £135,445 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published22 Sept 2023, 14:23 BST | Last source update22 Sept 2023, 14:23 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationGas cooling systems, Industrial machinery, Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03dc2a | ||
What is being bought
With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund and BEIS, the University of Sheffield is establishing a national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) as an integrated multi-technology, pilotscale R&D platform for low-carbon technologies including hydrogen, bioenergy (BE), and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). Site equipment includes a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) which forms part of a Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage/Utilisation (BECCS) system.
This tender covers the scrubbing and conditioning of biomass boiler flue gas (as well as synthetic/semi-synthetic flue gas) to meet stringent purity requirements of the MCFC. It also covers fuel feed to the Anode side of the MCFC. S-containing impurities as well as compounds containing halogens (e.g., HCl), As, Se and P must be scrubbed to low ppb levels to prevent poisoning of the plant catalyst.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
22 Sept 2023, 14:23 BST - Status changed to complete
22 Sept 2023, 14:23 BST - Official notice release published
22 Sept 2023, 14:23 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
22 Sept 2023, 14:23 BST - Published value updated to £350,000
23 Jun 2023, 15:53 BST - Status changed to active
23 Jun 2023, 15:53 BST - Official notice release published
23 Jun 2023, 15:53 BST - Submission deadline changed to 25 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
23 Jun 2023, 15:53 BST - Buyer information updated
23 Jun 2023, 15:53 BST
Lots and requirements (16)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Flue gas probe, cathode inlet mixing valve, O2 feed in skid (a-c)cancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo monitor flue gas quality for excessive CO and low O2 using an in-situ probe and to bleed in air to maintain required O2 levels or to divert from flue gas supply to air in case of combustion problems, whereby the divertor valve or a combination of a divertor and bleed valve is/are sized for an air bleed of ~1-60Nm3/h) and full air bypass up to 264N/m3. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #10Anode superheatercancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo accurately (to 3 significant figures) and controllably (ramp-rates of 5-10˚C/h) heat 6-33Nm3/h fuel gas downstream of the anode humidifier, from ambient or elevated temperature (after 20kW anode humidifier to target operating temperatures of 580 ± 25˚C or as high as 640-700 ˚C during startup or hot standby. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #11Ultra-pure water (UPW) supply loopcancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo provide a cat-5-type ultra-pure water supply loop system with an intermediate 1000L storage for 80 L/h at 2.8 bar (TBC) of deionised water produced from ( 2 off) onsite reverse osmosis plant (with conductivity of 0.1 μS/cm) and provide an estimated 5.5 bar pressurised supply loop for UPW skid for the MCFC and minimum 3 other applications on site: 1) ACP; 2) Electrolyser 2; 3) HP heat exchanger test bed. The MCFC supply shall also include an additional polishing stage for continuous operation with standby capacity and quality monitoring to provide up to 45L/hr with conductivity of 0.05-0.06 μS/cm. The polished UPW supply is required for the cathode steam generator or direct water injection into the recuperator and anode fuel humidifier. It is optional for filling the cathode and anode water seals. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #12Ultra-pure water (UPW) skidcancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo control the flow of ultra-pure water (UPW) from UPW supply loop to: a. cathode and anode water seals,. b. cathode steam generator for flue gas humidification with expected supply of 2-29kg/h c. cathode-anode heat exchanger, for flue gas humidification with expected supply of 2-29kg/h d. Anode humidifier for fuel gas humidification with expected supply of 1-14kg/h Whereby a) and b) are controlled by level and c) and d) require accurate water metering. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #13Anode water sealcancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo provide system overpressure protection to protect the MCFC module and incorporating a level adjusting tank for pressure balancing with Cathode exhaust stream. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #14MCCcancelledPublished valueNot publishedMotor control centre to provide power management and switching for all relevant BOP plant components included above and in the overall process schematic outlined in Figure 1 (excluding the MCFC module), broadly: By the MCFC - (SCR) controlled power supply to Anode superheater - (SCR) controlled power supply to Cathode superheater. - (SCR) controlled power supply to Anode humidifier /vaporiser (18.2kW in 4 x 230V single phase heaters) - (SCR) controlled power to Cathode steam generator. - Natural gas compressor - Equipment and instrumentation power across the system. - Power management for the main supply (630A) and connection of 30kW regenerative load cell to the grid - PLC power Externally by FGD (potentially as a separate panel) - FAN (VSD) - Wet scrubber system - Dry scrubber system (potentially booster) - UPW circulation loop, and - any equipment and instrumentation power associated with the above or the Cathode skid - PLC power (if required for FGD) Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #15MCFC module instrument PLC loggercancelledPublished valueNot publishedOptionally electrically isolated module controller to take voltage, temperature, and pressure readings from the MCFC to enable controls integration with gas supply system. (Note BOP controller is excluded) Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 8 · #16Controls manifoldcancelledPublished valueNot publishedInstrument air manifold block with in-build solenoids for control of air supply to instruments: pneumatic isolation, 3 way and control valves. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 9 · #2Flue gas filtercancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo remove particulates, from sampled flue gas from (primarily) biomass boiler from 40mg/m3 to. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 10 · #3Flue gas fan (a-c)cancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo sample 72-264Nm3/h of flue gas (on dry basis) primarily from biomass boiler through flue gas manifold pipework (~130m, 4" SS316 pipe) and filter, to the wet scrubber and demister, and downstream equipment to deliver 80-130-300 Nm3/h of humidified gas at 47±15mabr (max 137mbar) to the MCFC. Estimated pressure drops across the full gas train. (See also cathode gas skid regarding control) Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 11 · #4Wet scrubber and demistercancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo scrub: • Bioenergy flue gas downstream of flue gas diverter, filter and VSD Blower or • bulk CO2 from site supply to remove impurities to levels required by the MCFC; and with optional capacity to treat an additional 40Nm3/h of bulk CO2 for FT plant. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 12 · #5CO2 dryercancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo dry up to 80m3/h of CO2 from the Wet Scrubber + Demister down to at least -20˚C dew point for downstream metering. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 13 · #6Dry scrubbercancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo scrub bulk CO2 from site supply to remove impurities (primarily S-containing compounds) to purity requirements of the MCFC; and with a total capacity of 80m3/h, to supply up to 40Nm3/h to the Anode and cathode gas skid + up to 40Nm3/h for FT plant. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 14 · #7Cathode gas mixing skidcancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo meter and mix component gases: CO2, N2, CA, to generate representative flue /process gas mixtures or to modulate real flue/process gases, whereby the CO2 is fed from: • the wet scrubber after demister and Dryer or • the dry scrubber or • bulk CO2 from site supply for subsequent scrubbing the wet /dry scrubber, as a standalone gas or as part of the overall synthetic/real flue/process gas mixture The skid (within its monitoring and control capability) would also meter flue gas/air flowrate and control the flue gas VSD fan as well as the inlet probe and diverter Optionally the skid will also incorporate an additional line for O2 flow metering and control for direct injection into the flue gas where O2 levels are too low , where the O2 will likely be supplied from onsite electrolysis. For emergency stop the skid should also have a separate fixed flow N2 supply (Flow setting TBC) from site services supply (7-8.5bar, 22mm, 10000L/min shared supply) for cathode supply train purge (covering Fuel cell module, cathode superheater, and recuperator. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 15 · #8Cathode superheatercancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo accurately and controllably (ramp-rates of 5-10˚C/hr, setpoint to 3 s.f.) heat-up and maintain setpoint temperatures of 80-130-300Nm3/h of humidified cathode gas (real/synthetic/modulated flue/process gas) downstream of the recuperator and humidifier, from ambient or elevated temperature when preheated by the recuperator (to up to ~600˚C), and to maintain the targe cathode inlet temperature setpoint of 590 ± 25˚C, which may require superheater exit temperatures of 640-700˚C during hot standby. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 16 · #9Anode gas mixing skidcancelledPublished valueNot publishedTo meter and mix component gases: CO2, N2, NG, H2, to generate representative fuel gas mixtures whereby the CO2 is be fed from wet or dry scrubber. Optional recycle loop from anode exhaust. Water skid: controls equipment and instrumentation should be collocated with the anode skid due to special location of equipment. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development FundContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
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Signed 20 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST · £38,923 - Contract active
Signed 20 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST · £169,785 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £38,485 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £12,047 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £198,198 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £50,289 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £129,037 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £56,580 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £56,272 - Contract active
Signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · £67,267
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Flue gas probe, cathode inlet mixing valve, O2 feed in skid (a-c) Not published · Not published · unsuccessful Ultra-pure water (UPW) skid Not published · Not published · unsuccessful Flue gas filter Not published · Not published · unsuccessful Flue gas fan (a-c) Not published · Not published · unsuccessful FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active FuelCell Energy, Inc. Not published · Not published · active Wet scrubber and demister Not published · Not published · unsuccessful CO2 dryer Not published · Not published · unsuccessful |
Contracts Ultra-pure water (UPW) supply loop £38,923 · signed 20 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST · active Cathode gas mixing skid £169,785 · signed 20 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST · active Anode superheater £38,485 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Anode water seal £12,047 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active MCC £198,198 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active MCFC module instrument PLC logger £50,289 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Controls manifold £129,037 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Dry scrubber £56,580 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Cathode superheater £56,272 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active Anode gas mixing skid £67,267 · signed 23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST · active |
Bid statistics bids: 1 (lot 10) electronicBids: 1 (lot 10) smeBids: 0 (lot 10) bids: 1 (lot 11) electronicBids: 1 (lot 11) smeBids: 0 (lot 11) bids: 1 (lot 13) electronicBids: 1 (lot 13) smeBids: 0 (lot 13) bids: 1 (lot 14) electronicBids: 1 (lot 14) smeBids: 0 (lot 14) bids: 1 (lot 15) electronicBids: 1 (lot 15) smeBids: 0 (lot 15) bids: 1 (lot 16) electronicBids: 1 (lot 16) smeBids: 0 (lot 16) bids: 1 (lot 6) electronicBids: 1 (lot 6) smeBids: 0 (lot 6) bids: 1 (lot 7) electronicBids: 1 (lot 7) smeBids: 0 (lot 7) bids: 1 (lot 8) electronicBids: 1 (lot 8) smeBids: 0 (lot 8) bids: 1 (lot 9) electronicBids: 1 (lot 9) smeBids: 0 (lot 9) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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