Tender

W-O-T Project

UK BATTERY INDUSTRIALISATION CENTRE

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled the "W-O-T Project," which falls under the education and training services category in the services industry. Located in Coventry, England, the tender is in the 'active' stage and follows an open procedure aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender period is scheduled to close on 23rd January 2026, while the contract period extends from 17th March 2026 to 31st December 2026. Procuring services are crucial for enhancing the skills and capabilities within the UK's battery sector, supported by the central government entity, the Cabinet Office.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those catering to industrial or technical training services. SMEs focused on these areas can benefit by expanding their market presence and participating in government projects. The open procurement nature ensures an inclusive process, allowing competent businesses to bring value to the battery industrialisation efforts in the UK, fostering long-term collaborations and industry growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W-O-T Project

Notice Description

test only for learning puposes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f4f0e50-88b3-4afb-9a1c-f71314c7fc9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91206d44-4427-492b-9bf0-b7743b3e0035
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BATTERY INDUSTRIALISATION CENTRE
Contact Name
Richard Lowe
Contact Email
richard.lowe@ukbic.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2475267743

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV8 3AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
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
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

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