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GB-Swindon: UKRI-2897 Study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2023 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for a study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK. The contract includes assessing UK security of nickel supply for electric vehicle batteries until 2040. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £42,500. The contract period starts on 23rd February 2023 and ends on 24th March 2023. The tender was awarded to SFA (Oxford) Ltd, and the buying organisation is UK Research & Innovation located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research services related to electric vehicle battery materials. Companies specialising in research, particularly in the field of material science and battery technology, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The study aims to identify potential risks to secure long-term supply of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK, offering growth opportunities for firms involved in sustainable transportation solutions. Businesses with expertise in forecast analysis and supply chain management may find this tender suitable for expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-2897 Study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for the provision of a study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK. The objective of this study is to assess UK security of supply of nickel suitable for nickel sulphate production and subsequent use in UK electric vehicle batteries to a forecast horizon of 2040, and identify potential risks to secure long-term supply. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91eb42c4-9c0c-42bf-9951-be4e7de32ee6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bd775f-6ff2-4483-a15a-e886ef449453
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 30 days
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN12 5GG
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFA (OXFORD

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