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Lithium Ion Battery Technical Support. - Richard Wills

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which has initiated a tender for "Lithium Ion Battery Technical Support" aimed at enhancing safety measures related to Lithium Ion Batteries used in maritime settings. This contract falls under the "Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services" category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £11,520, commenced on 28th October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement was executed via a direct method, classified as a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold, and the tender period closed on 27th October 2020.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to renewable energy technologies and safety standards. Businesses with expertise in maritime applications or those focused on technical support for battery systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth within the sector. The involvement of an academic institution like the University of Southampton further indicates opportunities for collaborative approaches in innovation and research on lithium battery technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lithium Ion Battery Technical Support. - Richard Wills

Notice Description

The Maritime Future Technologies team would like to bring in some short term specialist technical support to understand the risks related to the use of Lithium Ion Batteries in Maritime applications to specifically support the Work Boat Code update and the Plymouth Boat Trips Electric Ferry project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f4fcc06-977d-42ee-b120-cba91379a75c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88b8ced-0091-484d-8bf0-5c65600adb5c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Further Information

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