Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-eab2-7387-b85f-f4a5bd5cf588/membrane-c02-capture-system-for-the-translational-energy-research-centre-terc pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Membrane C02 Capture System for the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Dec 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Low-carbon, sustainable energy generation with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a key priority for the UK and internationally, with significant global opportunities for technology development and commercialisation. With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre. The Centre will provide a multi-technology, integrated RD&D platform which will bring together a range of energy generation and CCUS facilities. This will promote research and innovation, as well as demonstrate individual and integrated energy systems enabling businesses to evaluate these low carbon / renewable technologies with the purpose of encouraging their uptake. EQUIPMENT: In order to expand current equipment portfolio, the new centre will have a range of bio-energy, conventional energy (heat and power) and CCUS facilities. We are looking to procure a membrane based CO2 capture system to further enhance our research capabilities. THIS NOTICE: We are highlighting this opportunity to potential suppliers. We are also launching a market consultation exercise to help inform a realistic technical specification for the forthcoming tender process, and to engage with potential suppliers to better understand the following: - The range of technologies offered and available on the market - How the above attributes can be potentially achieved and what are the limitations - Installation requirements and constraints - Informal approximate costs - Technologies track record The tender process will follow separately after the market engagement exercise and will be advertised through OJEU and Contracts Finder. MARKET ENGAGEMENT: The market engagement will be held between 20/12/2018 and 26/01/2019. Meetings and site visits must be arranged no later than by 12/01/2019. FORMAT: Individual, non-confidential meetings, either face-to-face or via the telephone or teleconferencing software, or a combination of the above. Site visits are encouraged to enable discussion in the context of the installation space. A questionnaire will be used to guide the discussions and record responses & are available on request when arranging the meeting/site visit. Up to a total of 4 hrs has been allocated for each party, to be utilised in one block or multiple sessions. CONTACT: Suppliers are encouraged to contact Dr. Muhammad Akram , +44 (0) 07882354122 in the first instance to make arrangements for site visits/meetings. ADDRESS: ### University of Sheffield UNIT 2, Crown Works Industrial Estate Rotherham Road ### Beighton Sheffield ### S20 1AH Additional information: Site visits or meetings must be arranged by the 12th January 2019 and occur on or before the 26th January 2019. Read full description ## CPV classification Energy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e1153bfe-0ee5-47e1-b8e0-e5aa0530263f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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