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Lithium-ion Battery Research

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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23 Mar 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a central government authority based in Crawley, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Lithium-ion Battery Research." This procurement, categorized under research services, aimed at reducing risks associated with lithium-ion batteries on commercial aircraft. The tender was undertaken using a limited competition method described as "Below threshold - limited competition." The related contract was signed on 18th March 2026, initiated on 23rd March 2026, and set to end by 22nd July 2026, with a potential extension up to July 2027. Though now in the award and contract stages, the procurement process reflects a significant collaboration between the CAA and the University of Warwick, located in Coventry, who has been awarded the contract.

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Notice Title

Lithium-ion Battery Research

Notice Description

The objective of the CAA's ongoing work into lithium-ion batteries (LiB's) is to reduce the risk posed by the carriage of LiB's aboard commercial aircraft, to a level as low as reasonably practicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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