Request for information: Slurry hydrocracking of bio-oil

VTT is interested in subjecting a batch of pyrolysis bio-oil to the slurry hydroprocessing conditions. The batch of the fast pyrolysis lignocellulosic bio-oil will be between 400-500 kg and VTT expects that significant degree of deoxygenation will be achieved (at least 50% oxygen removed). Bio-oil and stabilization catalyst will be …

CPV: 73000000 FoU-tjänster samt tillhörande konsulttjänster
Plats för avrättning:
Request for information: Slurry hydrocracking of bio-oil
Plats för tilldelning:
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Tilldelningsnummer:
557408

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting authority : Economic affairs

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Request for information: Slurry hydrocracking of bio-oil
Description : VTT is interested in subjecting a batch of pyrolysis bio-oil to the slurry hydroprocessing conditions. The batch of the fast pyrolysis lignocellulosic bio-oil will be between 400-500 kg and VTT expects that significant degree of deoxygenation will be achieved (at least 50% oxygen removed). Bio-oil and stabilization catalyst will be provided by VTT. Liquid products of hydropocessing will be provided by the contractor to VTT along with the campaign report. Detailed scope: Hydroprocessing of highly oxygenated pyrolysis oils is known in the art as a method to improve the properties of bio-oils for further refining to fuels and chemicals. In particular, slurry-phase hydroprocessing, performed via continuous feeding of bio-oil, dispersed catalyst and hydrogen to the continuously operated slurry hydroprocessing reactor is of interest. VTT anticipates that substantial degree of hydrodeoxygenation of stabilized pyrolysis oil will be achieved in the process. Pyrolysis oil provided by VTT originates from lignocellulosic biomass and has oxygen content of ca 37%. VTT will provide a batch of bio-oil (400-500 kg) as well as the sulfided hydroprocessing catalyst and optionally, additional sulfiding agent. The contractor is expected to have available high pressure slurry hydroprocessing system, comprising of the following: 1. Catalyst and bio-oil feed tanks, allowing for continuous feed of catalyst and bio-oil to the process 2. Hydrogen feeding capacity, assuming H2 consumption of ca 40 g/H2 per kg Bio-oil fed. 3. Reactor train (one or more reactors in series) such as CSTR or similar reactors, suitable for high temperature hydroprocessing (350-400 C, 100 bar) of total volume of at least 1-5 liters. 4. Downstream separation section allowing collection of product fractions, preferably separating them from water. Experimental campaign will be performed at the subcontractor’s facilities. VTT personnel may be present at the facilities during at least part of the campaign. The campaign is expected to be performed without major variation of production settings, however VTT expects a possibility of frequent updates from the subcontractor with an option to adjust production conditions if deemed necessary and technically feasible. Upon completion of the campaign, VTT anticipates that all product samples are collected and shipped by the subcontractor according to VTT instructions. VTT anticipates a written report on the campaign outcome. The service is related to an EU funded project. The service is expected to be performed by the end of 2025 RESPONDING TO THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION VTT is looking for information on service providers capable of providing the services described in this request for information. VTT requests the interested service providers to respond to this notice by providing information on: - whether they can provide the described services - their available services, capabilities, and facilities related to the described service - previous experience on providing similar services - other information considered beneficial Please, send your response by e-mail to silja.kansakoski@vtt.fi by Tuesday 13th of May 2025. VTT may invite the service providers for further discussions or send additional questions by e-mail.
Internal identifier : 557408

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Please note, that this is not a procurement notice or a call for tenders. The purpose of this request for information is to conduct market consultation to support the preparation of the possible procurement process. The information provided in this RFI is preliminary and subject to change. This RFI or responding to it does not create any obligations for VTT or for those who respond to it.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

3. Part

3.1 Part technical ID : PAR-0000

Title : Request for information: Slurry hydrocracking of bio-oil
Description : VTT is interested in subjecting a batch of pyrolysis bio-oil to the slurry hydroprocessing conditions. The batch of the fast pyrolysis lignocellulosic bio-oil will be between 400-500 kg and VTT expects that significant degree of deoxygenation will be achieved (at least 50% oxygen removed). Bio-oil and stabilization catalyst will be provided by VTT. Liquid products of hydropocessing will be provided by the contractor to VTT along with the campaign report. Detailed scope: Hydroprocessing of highly oxygenated pyrolysis oils is known in the art as a method to improve the properties of bio-oils for further refining to fuels and chemicals. In particular, slurry-phase hydroprocessing, performed via continuous feeding of bio-oil, dispersed catalyst and hydrogen to the continuously operated slurry hydroprocessing reactor is of interest. VTT anticipates that substantial degree of hydrodeoxygenation of stabilized pyrolysis oil will be achieved in the process. Pyrolysis oil provided by VTT originates from lignocellulosic biomass and has oxygen content of ca 37%. VTT will provide a batch of bio-oil (400-500 kg) as well as the sulfided hydroprocessing catalyst and optionally, additional sulfiding agent. The contractor is expected to have available high pressure slurry hydroprocessing system, comprising of the following: 1. Catalyst and bio-oil feed tanks, allowing for continuous feed of catalyst and bio-oil to the process 2. Hydrogen feeding capacity, assuming H2 consumption of ca 40 g/H2 per kg Bio-oil fed. 3. Reactor train (one or more reactors in series) such as CSTR or similar reactors, suitable for high temperature hydroprocessing (350-400 C, 100 bar) of total volume of at least 1-5 liters. 4. Downstream separation section allowing collection of product fractions, preferably separating them from water. Experimental campaign will be performed at the subcontractor’s facilities. VTT personnel may be present at the facilities during at least part of the campaign. The campaign is expected to be performed without major variation of production settings, however VTT expects a possibility of frequent updates from the subcontractor with an option to adjust production conditions if deemed necessary and technically feasible. Upon completion of the campaign, VTT anticipates that all product samples are collected and shipped by the subcontractor according to VTT instructions. VTT anticipates a written report on the campaign outcome. The service is related to an EU funded project. The service is expected to be performed by the end of 2025 RESPONDING TO THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION VTT is looking for information on service providers capable of providing the services described in this request for information. VTT requests the interested service providers to respond to this notice by providing information on: - whether they can provide the described services - their available services, capabilities, and facilities related to the described service - previous experience on providing similar services - other information considered beneficial Please, send your response by e-mail to silja.kansakoski@vtt.fi by Tuesday 13th of May 2025. VTT may invite the service providers for further discussions or send additional questions by e-mail.
Internal identifier : 557408

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
Additional information : Please note, that this is not a procurement notice or a call for tenders. The purpose of this request for information is to conduct market consultation to support the preparation of the possible procurement process. The information provided in this RFI is preliminary and subject to change. This RFI or responding to it does not create any obligations for VTT or for those who respond to it.

3.1.6 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 13/05/2025 13:00 +00:00

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Markkinaoikeus -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Registration number : 2647375-4
Postal address : PL 1000
Town : VTT
Postcode : 02044
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Telephone : +358 20722111
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Markkinaoikeus
Registration number : 3006157-6
Postal address : Radanrakentajantie 5
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00520
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295643300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Hansel Oy (Hilma)
Registration number : FI09880841
Postal address : Mannerheiminaukio 1a
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : 029 55 636 30
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 0f0ccf0d-164e-496e-9092-2e53016111f3 - 01
Form type : Planning
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice dispatch date : 25/04/2025 12:05 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 25/04/2025 12:10 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00270534-2025
OJ S issue number : 82/2025
Publication date : 28/04/2025
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure : 26/05/2025