Tender

Provision of a Multichannel Potentiostat/Galvanostat

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

29 Jan 2018 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of a multichannel potentiostat/galvanostat, which is vital for their research on battery degradation within a major consortium involving several universities. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on spectroscopy devices and related analysis apparatus. The tender is in the planning stage and the submission deadline for offers is 8 February 2018. The project is centred in Southampton, Hampshire, UK, where successful suppliers will contribute to advancing electric vehicle battery technology.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific and laboratory equipment, especially those specialising in electrical equipment and apparatus. Companies capable of providing high-quality electrochemical instrumentation and that possess expertise in research applications would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but also aligns with strategic goals in the UK’s industrial sector, providing a pathway for growth within sustainable technology markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Multichannel Potentiostat/Galvanostat

Notice Description

The University of Southampton has joined a major consortium to study battery degradation, one of the Fast Start Projects within the Faraday Institution. The project involves several universities (Cambridge, Glasgow, UCL, Imperial, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Southampton and Warwick) and aims to achieve a comprehensive understanding of degradation processes in electric-vehicle batteries, and it will work in collaboration with the other three Faraday Fast Start projects to build the next generation of batteries for electric vehicle applications as part of the UK's industrial strategy. The work at Southampton will take place in Chemistry (Electrochemistry section), at the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences. A multichannel potentiostat/galvanostat will be acquired in order to perform a systematic electrochemical characterization of battery materials, as required for the project described above Additional information: This tender will be conducted electronically and tender documents can be downloaded from the web portal (In-Tend) provided earlier in this notice. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register before accessing the tender documents. Once you have logged in as a supplier, click on current tenders and locate the tender documents by clicking on the reference number detailed in section IV.3.1 of this notice. Further instructions for the submission of tender are below. (Please note, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via In-Tend). To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View Tender Details 4. View Documents 5. Browse and Upload each part of your return (or Zip File) 6. Once ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return -. You are only permitted to submit once. Due to the nature of this requirement it was not deemed suitable to be split into lots. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the University intend to publish the contract value at contract award stage, and reserved the right to do so. By submitting a tender response tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95c7fd26-06cb-4ac1-ad1e-b2ef5d8f649a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6a4c0d-b22e-4c86-949a-3bbf5c3ddac3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2018 - 25 Feb 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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