--- title: "COV - UK BiC - Cell Assembly for Cyndrical Cells" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2018-06-15" --- # COV - UK BiC - Cell Assembly for Cyndrical Cells Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e205111-ac72-497a-bf5c-7b9f94e86797.json) ## Summary The Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire consortium is currently overseeing the tender titled "COV - UK BiC - Cell Assembly for Cylindrical Cells." This procurement is part of the UK government's Faraday Battery Challenge and is aimed at establishing a facility for high-volume production processes primarily for the automotive sector. The tender is classified under the goods category, with a projected value of £10,000,000 and a minimum value of £6,000,000. The tender period concludes on 27th June 2018, with the contract expected to begin on 1st August 2019 and run for two days. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the CSW-JETS e-procurement system for access to documentation and to submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in battery materials, components, and manufacturing processes, particularly within the automotive industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in precision machinery, electrical apparatus, and laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the CSW-JETS portal enhances visibility for local suppliers and streamlines the application process, making it easier for capable firms to participate and contribute to this important advancement in battery technology. ## Notice UKBIC is part of the UK government's Faraday Battery Challenge.On the 29th November 2017,it was announced the consortium of Coventry City Council, Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, and WMG, at the University of Warwick,had been awarded PS80 million,through a competition led by the Advanced Propulsion Centre and supported by Innovate UK,to establish a new national facility. Opening in 2020,the UKBIC delivers on the UK's Industrial Strategy's 'Future of Mobility' Grand Challenge. It fills a strategic gap in the UK - facilitating scale up to high volume processes for battery materials,cells,modules and packs 2 / 4 primarily for the automotive sector but with wider application. The planned cell production lines will be used to develop and prove materials, cell designs, manufacturing processes and parameters 'at rate' prior to full plant investments. Further information can be found at www.ukbic.co.uk. This tender is specifically for Cell Assembly for Cylindrical Cells. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Delivery Notes Tenders must be submitted via www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ef97cf-06c9-4a10-8e44-c471c9a660a7 | | 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 | 15 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 2 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2PW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 15 Jun 2018 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ef97cf-06c9-4a10-8e44-c471c9a660a7 - 15 May 2018 at 20:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ef97cf-06c9-4a10-8e44-c471c9a660a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ef97cf-06c9-4a10-8e44-c471c9a660a7 15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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