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title: "FPL Vacuum Drying Ovens"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07965430-3c95-4bf2-83d1-25c76d5b353c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK BATTERY INDUSTRIALISATION CENTRE"
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# FPL Vacuum Drying Ovens

Buyer: UK BATTERY INDUSTRIALISATION CENTRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07965430-3c95-4bf2-83d1-25c76d5b353c

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## Summary

The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre is inviting tenders for the supply of FPL vacuum drying ovens. This procurement process is in the Tender stage and aims to find a supplier for batch-type vacuum drying ovens used in drying anode and cathode battery electrodes. The location for the delivery is within England, United Kingdom. The estimated contract value ranges from GBP 210,000 to GBP 260,000. Interested parties should note the tender period end date is 2 January 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category, and the procedure used is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those with capabilities in producing vacuum drying ovens suitable for battery manufacturing processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies equipped with innovative manufacturing solutions and experience in supplying high-precision equipment to the battery industry would be well-positioned to grow their business through securing this contract. By engaging with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, successful bidders can enhance their market visibility and contribute to advancing the battery manufacturing sector in the UK.

## Notice

This specific tender is for batch-type vacuum drying ovens for the specific purpose of drying anode and cathode battery electrodes which may contain moisture and residual solvent from the coating/drying process. Separate drying ovens are required for anode and cathode materials. It is expected that the electrode reels will be loaded onto tubes (i.e. cantilever style) or onto frames that can be moved into the chamber. Internal volume is expected to be in the range 0.5 to 1 m3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d88f56-9ced-45fd-8ccb-4833f8867abb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK BATTERY INDUSTRIALISATION CENTRE |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 3AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d88f56-9ced-45fd-8ccb-4833f8867abb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d88f56-9ced-45fd-8ccb-4833f8867abb
  27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=13a3cc75-c7ac-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukbic.co.uk/

## Provenance

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