Award

Battery Cycler and Environmental Chamber

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contract under review concerns the procurement process led by the University of Salford for the supply of a Battery Cycler and Environmental Chamber. This procurement falls under the industry category of accumulators, primary cells, and primary batteries, with the procurement classified as 'goods'. The contracting process is completed, with the award notice published on 17th November 2025. The procurement was initiated using a limited competition method below the threshold value, reflecting a focused, yet cost-effective approach. The location for the procurement is specified in the UK regions of Salford and Stockport, within the United Kingdom, with contract performance starting on 17th November 2025 and completing on 1st April 2026.

This procurement presents substantive business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of battery-related goods. With SciMed Ltd, an SME, winning the contract valued at £49,468.80, it reflects the proactive inclusion of smaller enterprises in public procurement processes. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality, customised battery solutions would find this type of tender particularly beneficial, paving the way for increased visibility and potential future contracts within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Battery Cycler and Environmental Chamber

Notice Description

Award Notice for Neware 4 Channel Battery Cycler 6 V, 400 A per channelParallel mode supported for up to 4 channels for higher current output, up to max 1600 A. Three Quotations Received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e252
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074339-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIMED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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