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CAN: Big Glove Box with Safety Disk

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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15 May 2024 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for a procurement titled "CAN: Big Glove Box with Safety Disk" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contract, amounting to £148,663.74, was awarded to MBraun Inertgas Systeme GmbH. The tender process began on 2024-02-08 and ended on 2024-03-11. The contract period is from 2024-04-23 to 2024-10-31. The buying organisation, NPL, is based in Teddington, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector to engage with the National Physical Laboratory's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing specialised equipment for lithium-ion cell and electrode fabrication would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for fair competition, and businesses should ensure compliance with the specific requirements outlined by the buyer, such as the need for a glovebox dedicated to specific assembly processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAN: Big Glove Box with Safety Disk

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a glovebox dedicated to Lithium-ion cell and electrode fabrication. The purpose is to safely assemble pouch cells and coin cells as well as air sensitive electrode laminates, in an environment that prevents contamination by atmospheric pollutants as well as Oxygen, Nitrogen, and moisture. The setup needs to be able to work in presence of metallic lithium, and other alkali and alkaline earth metal electrodes. Therefore, Argon must be used to fill the glovebox rather than Nitrogen, and a Nitrogen filter needs to be provided in order to preserve the integrity of the electrodes and internal components of the cells. The asset must enable the safe production of electrodes and pouch and coin cell assembly on the following requirements: 1) The equipment should provide a contained environment spacious enough for small scale electrode and cell fabrication equipment. 2) The equipment should be equipped with a disk burst with predetermined breaking points in order to prevent overpressure in the box in case of battery thermal runaway. 3) The equipment should be equipped with oxygen, moisture, and nitrogen sensors in order to ensure the quality of the atmosphere. 4) The equipment should be equipped with a purging system. 5) The equipment should be equipped with a solvent trap. 6) The equipment should be equipped with a Nitrogen filter. 7) The equipment should be equipped with a small side-mounted fridge for the safe storage of small amounts of chemicals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db4eedcd-ade0-44ca-bd30-9918491c648f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1163798c-a468-4eed-970c-47f4a5d43f7c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£148,663 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBRAUN INERTGAS SYSTEME

Further Information

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