Tender

Ultra-High Speed Chemical Detector for Batteries

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 09:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of an Ultra-High Speed Chemical Detector for Batteries, aimed at enhancing its chemical mapping capabilities for battery materials. This falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement is being managed from their Coventry location, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 5th September 2025 and a submission deadline on 12th September 2025. The tender process is at the 'Tender' stage and is run as an open competition below the threshold, allowing electronic submissions.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced with chemical detection technologies. Suppliers with a robust background in precision instrumentation and a keen interest in contributing to academic and research environments would be ideally suited to participate in this tender. As the University of Warwick operates a voluntary adherence model to procurement legislation, businesses could potentially benefit from engaging with a flexible procurement process and forming valuable partnerships with a leading UK university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultra-High Speed Chemical Detector for Batteries

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement for to improve the chemical mapping capability on the Scios dual beam to provide it with a new state-of-the art capability. This system is used extensively for characterising battery-based materials and the new detector will enable accurate quantitative high-speed chemical mapping of large sections of these materials at low beam currents. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047540-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Shannon Millard
Contact Email
shannon.millard@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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