Planning

test only

UK BATTERY INDUSTRIALISATION CENTRE

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 13:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "test only" under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" according to the CPV classification 98000000. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st January 2026. The contract period is planned to commence on 14th October 2025 and conclude on 16th November 2025. The initiative is described as "test only no award" and, although informational, represents a forthcoming opportunity with a budget cycle spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities for organisations involved in community, social, and personal services, primarily those operating within the United Kingdom. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that can engage with industry-leading projects or testing phases are well-suited to participate. While the tender size appears minimal due to the placeholder budget, staying informed on such notices could prove advantageous, particularly for companies seeking to collaborate or innovate within the battery industrialisation and community services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

test only

Notice Description

test only no award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89e55afb-6131-439c-b79c-66e0592c2967
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379bc73a-ac0b-4d63-8a94-53c9a163f574
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal 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
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Further Information

Notice Documents

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