# 3743/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Supplementary Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment \(2 Lots\)

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD](/buyers/university-of-sheffield/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: KRÜSS GmbH
- Award value: £98,646
- Tender value: £95,000
- Award date: 20 June 2023
- Published: 3 July 2023
- Contract start: 30 August 2023
- Contract end: 31 August 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: dc72eb5c-cadd-4abf-bcb3-245d57c30d69-659063
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed2238ec-c445-49e5-b98c-708d08c1a3b3

## 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 \(3073/JN, 3325/JN and 3566/JN\) we are looking to complement our research capability and procure the following two test instruments approved to various ASTM \(American Society for Testing and Materials\) standards as well as other internationally recognised standards where appropriate\. Lot 1 - An instrument for Quantification of Aviation Fuel Surface Tension, in conformity with ASTM D1331 Lot 2 - A mid-range Infrared spectroscopy device for aviation fuel application, in conformity with ASTM D1655; ASTM D7797; ASTM D7963, and IP 583 This is an OJEU/FTS open exercise\. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University\`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc72eb5c-cadd-4abf-bcb3-245d57c30d69-659063)