Tender

Battery Materials and Autopsy Equipment - Gloveboxes

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

24 Mar 2017 at 10:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking tenders for the procurement of two glovebox systems for their Energy Innovation Centre laboratories, specifically for the analysis of Lithium Ion cells and small batch processing of battery materials. This tender, titled "Battery Materials and Autopsy Equipment - Gloveboxes," is classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' (CPV Code: 38000000) and is set to conclude on 24 April 2017. Submission of interest must be made through the University’s In-Tend supplier portal, and the contract duration will be from 11 May 2017 to 10 May 2018. Notably, the University is not classified as a contracting authority under current public procurement regulations.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those that align with innovative battery technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing efficient and advanced glovebox systems would be especially well-suited to respond. Given the University's clarification that it retains discretion over the procurement process, businesses should be prepared for a competitive environment, with expectations of flexibility and possible staged awards in the tender outcome.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Battery Materials and Autopsy Equipment - Gloveboxes

Notice Description

The University of Warwick, Warwick Manufacturing Group has a requirement for two new Glovebox systems as part of the expansion of the Energy Innovation Centre laboratories. The first is a new Cell Autopsy and Forensics Glovebox System which will mainly be used for the dismantling and analysis of Lithium Ion cells. The second is a simpler Powder Handling Glovebox System for small batch processing of powders for development of battery materials. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3528286a-0d02-4190-85a4-d6fde27ff1d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2017 - 10 May 2018 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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