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UKRI - RE19175 - Battery Cells

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Aug 2019 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, seeking tenders for the supply of 3,000 Kokam lithium battery cells under the title "UKRI - RE19175 - Battery Cells". This contract falls within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on lithium accumulators. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action, noted as below threshold. The contract was awarded on 21st June 2019, with the delivery scheduled to start from 29th July 2019 and concluding on 28th July 2020. The delivery address is located in Southampton, postcode SO14 3ZH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of battery technology or similar goods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in lithium batteries or electronic components would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. The successful engagement of Steatite Ltd in this process underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with public authorities, thereby supporting their growth objectives in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI - RE19175 - Battery Cells

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of 3000 Kokam lithium batteries cells which will be supplied by Steatite Ltd and will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71e804a7-4f08-4f69-a16e-53632fc0baeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0a28c-a261-4242-9c0f-e84a222cdd2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31434000 - Lithium accumulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,757 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,757 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Scientific Research
Contact Email
scientific.research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEATITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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