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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant (Fischer-Tropsch)

Petroleum products
fuel
electricity and other sources of energy
+3 more
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE3)
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published8
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Suitable for SMEs
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 21:56 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Submission deadline not published
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
8lots
8 lots · 8 published items
3 published CPV families
Decision Velocity
~52 days
Typical sector award window after deadline
Sector median: 52 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No future linked contract end in retained records
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£1,530,000
Contract/award value: £1,530,000
1 award supplier linked
Bidding Competition
2 bids
2 SME bids · 2 electronic
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 38)
Based on 30 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
22.5%
Award reduction below published budget
Typical Bids Received
2 bidders
Median competitive participation in sector
Typical Evaluation Window
52 days
Median time between deadline and award
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 38)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
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Evidence coverage
8/12 core inputs published
Standard procedure facts
Comparable published opportunities
Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
Published procedurePublished valueMatching evidence
Power to Sustainable Fuel Pilot Plant (Fischer-Tropsch) - 4 LotsUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · 14 Jul 2023, 09:39 BST
Value not published
same CPV family
same region
matching published text
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Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD: "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant (Fischer-Tropsch)". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 8 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELDScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Market Analytics
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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
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
1Bids / Report (median)
70.4% of reports have one bid · Mean: 1.7 bids
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Star Hydrogen Ltd.Top vendor: 63.8% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
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 09):
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable ValueAvg. Price Discount
Star Hydrogen Ltd.2 wins£1,530,000—
Suiso Limited1 win£470,000—
Therser (UK) Ltd1 win£399,613—
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
Published20 Dec 2022, 12:43 GMT
Last source update20 Dec 2022, 12:43 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationPetroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy, Research and development services and related consultancy services, Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE3)
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE32)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-032e9f
What is being bought
The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    20 Dec 2022, 12:43 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    20 Dec 2022, 12:43 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    20 Dec 2022, 12:43 GMT
  4. tender value changed
    27 May 2022, 09:28 BST
  5. Status changed to published status
    27 May 2022, 09:28 BST
  6. Official notice release published
    27 May 2022, 09:28 BST
  7. Submission deadline changed to published date
    27 May 2022, 09:28 BST
  8. Published value updated to £3,455,000
    19 Apr 2022, 18:20 BST
  9. Status changed to active
    19 Apr 2022, 18:20 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    19 Apr 2022, 18:20 BST
  11. Submission deadline changed to 3 Jun 2022, 12:00 BST
    19 Apr 2022, 18:20 BST
  12. Buyer information updated
    19 Apr 2022, 18:20 BST
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1A
    Feed gas clean up and conditioning module
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #1B
    Biomass syngas clean up and conditioning module (as add-on to Lot 1A)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #2
    Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) module
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #3
    Blending Skid
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #4
    Fischer-Tropsch reactor
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #5
    Hydrocracking and hydrogeneration reactor
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) is one of the largest and best-equipped national R&D centres in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). We are looking to procure a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. The plant will be required to produce at least 1.5 litres/h of sustainable aviation fuel to Jet A-1 ASTM specification D1655 (with flash point minimum of 38°C and a freeze point maximum of -47°C). The SAF plant will utilise CO2 extracted from bioenergy exhaust gases and on-site generated green H2 as feedstocks. It will also have the option to use biomass syngas from an onsite gasifier. The tender is for a full turn-key solution including: design, build, installation and commissioning of all elements of the plant from cleaning and preparation of the feed gases, through to conversion of CO2 and H2 to syngas; reaction of the syngas in an FT reactor; and product upgrading steps to achieve the desired product. The selected tenderer will be the Principal Designer and the Principal Contractor for the project with respect to CDM regulations.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #6
    Distillation module
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    As described within the tender documents
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #7
    Online process analyser
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    As described within the tender documents
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    20 Dec 2022, 12:43 GMT
  2. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  6. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  7. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  8. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  9. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  10. Contract active
    Signed 7 Nov 2022, 00:00 GMT · £1,430,000
  11. Contract active
    Signed 7 Nov 2022, 00:00 GMT · £100,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Feed gas clean up and conditioning module
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Biomass syngas clean up and conditioning module (as add-on to Lot 1A)
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) module
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Blending Skid
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Star Hydrogen Ltd.
Not published · Not published · active
Hydrocracking and hydrogeneration reactor
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Distillation module
Not published · Not published · unsuccessful
Star Hydrogen Ltd.
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Fischer Tropsch reactor
£1,430,000 · signed 7 Nov 2022, 00:00 GMT · active
Online process analyser
£100,000 · signed 7 Nov 2022, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 2
bids: 2
electronicBids: 2
electronicBids: 2
smeBids: 2
smeBids: 2
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contracting authority GB-COH-RC000667
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  • UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
    buyer

    GB-COH: RC000667
    Western Bank, SHEFFIELD, UKE32, S102TN
    dave.middle@sheffield.ac.uk
    +44 1142221560

  • Star Hydrogen Ltd.
    supplier

    GB-COH: 13374348
    Carshalton, UKI62, SM5

  • University of Sheffield
    reviewBody

    Sheffield, S10 2TN
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