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NU1433-60 RecoVolt: Novel Battery Discharge System Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has completed the procurement process for the recruitment of an experienced business executive to support the commercialisation of their novel battery discharge system, an innovative project titled "NU1433-60 RecoVolt." This initiative, focused on business and management consultancy within the battery manufacturing and recycling industry, took place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure, and the contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on 1st August 2024, ending on 1st March 2025. The award was successfully granted to Smart Origin on 26th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electric vehicle, battery manufacturing, or recycling sectors. Companies involved in lithium-ion battery recycling, manufacturing, and transportation can leverage this technology to enhance safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency. The initiative aims to mitigate fire risks and environmental concerns associated with end-of-life batteries by providing a system for efficient discharging and health diagnostics. Ideal candidates for this contract are businesses with expertise in electric vehicle technology, battery manufacturing or recycling, and those capable of developing robust business plans and attracting investment.

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Notice Title

NU1433-60 RecoVolt: Novel Battery Discharge System Commercialisation of university research through provision of management skills to assist in successful spin-out company creation

Notice Description

The transition to net zero presents significant challenges as well as opportunities for new innovative technologies. Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs) form a critical role in the decarbonisation of transport as well as balancing the national grid as it transitions to renewable energy sources. While LIBs are crucial for this transition, they present significant environmental and safety challenges when it comes to disposal or repurposing them at their end-of-life (EOL) phase. These EOL LIBs, often retaining residual energy, pose substantial fire risks and environmental concerns. Researchers and Newcastle University have developed a novel and comprehensive system for the efficient discharging of EOL LIBs, readying them for recycling while extracting battery diagnostics data, a critical component for assessing the health and potential second-life applications of these batteries. This platform is designed to analyse battery performance and degradation, providing valuable insights for repurposing EOL LIBs in applications such as energy storage systems. The academic team are looking to recruitment of an experienced and appropriate business executive to progress this opportunity. The ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of the electric vehicle or battery manufacture/recycling industry and will be able to work with the team to develop a robust and credible business plan. It will also be necessary for the business executive to codevelop and present the attractiveness and readiness of the proposition to potential investors and to support securing investment funding. A successful candidate would ideally work closely with Dr Kamal, who has aspirations to become CEO, to help guide and mentor them in readiness to step into the role sometime in the future. Opportunity The technology offers a cheap, rapid, safe, and agnostic method of discharging batteries, modules or cells, while recovering the discharged energy (either to the grid or to an energy storage device). The technology has the added advantage of assessing the health of the battery, which can be used to inform the second-life use of the battery. There are several markets/customers which the technology could be applied to: 1. Recycling: This technology plays a crucial role in the pre-treatment stage of LIB recycling. By discharging the batteries to deactivate them before mechanical processing, this mitigates the fire safety risk. Additionally, the energy harvested from these end-of-life batteries can be used within the factory, offsetting operational expenses. 2. Manufacturing: In battery manufacturing plants, 5-12% of cells fail quality control, amounting to over 1,000 cells per day in large facilities. This technology addresses this issue by safely discharging these cells before they are shipped for recycling, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. 3. Transport: For end-of-life batteries requiring transport, discharging them significantly reduces the risk of incidents, thereby

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59f226f-3b1c-41b8-8c47-acc058017fa3
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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