Award

CAN: Multi-Channel Test System

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Award

11 Mar 2024 at 12:26

Award Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2023 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed an award process for the procurement titled "CAN: Multi-Channel Test System" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement aimed to expand battery cycling capabilities, requiring a modular battery cycler with specific technical specifications. The contract has been awarded to CellCare Technologies Limited with a value of 251,095 GBP. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 7th March 2024 to 30th September 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the laboratory equipment industry, to engage in expanding battery testing infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this opportunity. The National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, England, is looking to boost its research and commercial testing capacities through this contract. Suppliers interested in laboratory equipment and battery technology solutions should consider engaging with NPL for potential future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAN: Multi-Channel Test System

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the expansion of battery cycling capabilities that allows optimal utilization of available laboratory space. For this, a modular battery cycler equipped with 96 channels and 4 stackable temperature chambers is required. The purpose is to relieve pressure on existing test infrastructure and increase capacity for commercial research and testing (in addition to NMS work) in batteries. The setup needs to be able to provide the required number of channels and temperature chambers while fitting in the laboratory space available, must meet the minimum voltage and current resolution, and the temperature chambers must be battery rated (for safety requirements) and operated directly from the same software as the cycler for easier data collection and analysis. There must be an accessory that allows connection and control of a frequency-response analyser to perform wide-frequency EIS experiments without disconnecting the cells from the cycler. Additionally, there must be several models of cell holders/cables that allow measurement of a range of cell formats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d4e6f0a-9d2f-43b7-a759-d6feb3ae54db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e33dbf4-31c0-4eb5-ba3e-1a9823726c9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£251,095 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,095 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLCARE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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