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2741/JN - FutureCat: Standard test protocol management for benchmarking the performance of new battery cathode materials (FutureCat standard test management)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

06 Apr 2021 at 13:20

Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2020 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking an independent provider to assist with the management and benchmarking of new battery cathode materials through standard test protocols as part of the FutureCat project. This procurement, initiated as an open tender process, is classified under research and experimental development services with a total contract value of £380,000. The tender period has ended, and the contract is effective from 1st February 2021 and will continue until 31st August 2023. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, and it aims to ensure reliable data management for all academic partners involved.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in battery technology and materials testing. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the development of testing protocols and data management in the context of lithium-ion cells would be well-positioned to compete. The project not only supports the advancement of academic innovation but also promises potential commercialisation partnerships, making it attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their business in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2741/JN - FutureCat: Standard test protocol management for benchmarking the performance of new battery cathode materials (FutureCat standard test management)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield seeks to benchmark the performance of the new cathode materials developed by the FutureCat project in a robust and industrially relevant manner, there is a need to establish standard test methods and data management protocols that can be used by all academic partners. An independent provider of expertise in measurement and testing of battery cathode materials, sitting at the intersection of academic innovation and real world exploitation is required. The aim is to provide assurance to future commercialisation partners that the testing is robust and the results are reproducible. The provider will support the FutureCat project by developing and maintaining a suite of standard protocols for fabrication, testing and post mortem evaluation of Li-ion cells used in the project. This is an EU open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b812b88-0a42-4c72-8946-40ed3107ec70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£374,527 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NPL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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