4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix R2

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4855/AMRC/GM/2025 Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix<br /><br />The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Kiln Modification for Hydrogen / Natural Gas Mix on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.<br /><br />Scope of Requirement<br />The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) wishes to convert its existing kiln from natural gas to a natural gas and hydrogen blend. <br /><br />Sustainable Manufacturing is a core theme within the AMRC’s Technology Strategy and part of that theme is to decarbonise our own operations and to act as a demonstrator and experimental test bed for UK manufacturers looking to decarbonise their own operations. <br /><br />AMRC Castings are investing in pyrolysis equipment to supply our mould firing kiln with decarbonised natural gas (i.e. hydrogen / natural gas blend). This is being tendered in parallel with this tender process. <br />The furnace is a 656kW kiln used for firing the ceramic shells used for investment casting. This will need modification/upgrading to be capable of operating with different blends of hydrogen and natural gas.<br />It is imperative that the conversion of our furnace includes interaction with the control system of the decarburisation equipment to comply with H&S requirements for emergency situations. <br /><br /><br />Tender Process and Documentation:<br />This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement ACT 2023.<br />The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield<br />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<br /><br />Closing date for the Preliminary Market Engagement is on October 15, 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).<br />