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Supply of In-Operando Battery Pouch Cell Pressure Mapping System & Electrochemical Test Cells

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has initiated a procurement process for the supply of an In-Operando Battery Pouch Cell Pressure Mapping System & Electrochemical Test Cells. This tender falls under the goods category and involves laboratory, optical, and precision equipment as well as testing apparatus. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with SPHERE-ENERGY SAS selected as the supplier. The contract has been active since 12 March 2025. Located in Swansea, UK, the procurement process began on 15 November 2024, with the tender period ending on 2 December 2024, and the award period concluding on 20 December 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, battery technology, and testing systems. Businesses with experience in developing and supplying advanced electrochemical testing solutions and mapping systems for batteries would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. As this procurement is conducted via the eTenderwales system, registration and compliance with submission guidelines on the platform could provide a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Supply of In-Operando Battery Pouch Cell Pressure Mapping System & Electrochemical Test Cells

Notice Description

A pressure/ temperature mapping system for batteries (pouch/coin cells) is required. This includes test cells for coin cells, pouch cells, pressure mapping mat, temperature mapping mat and dedicated software for logging plotting mapping images.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146075
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146075
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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)

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Darren Snell (Category Manager), Kath Dunseath
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295873, +44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPHERE-ENERGY

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