--- title: "Energy Lab-Electrode & Pouch Cell Fabrication" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2018-01-22" --- # Energy Lab-Electrode & Pouch Cell Fabrication Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a01abc0-9b28-4051-bc8a-438173078428.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently inviting tenders for the "Energy Lab-Electrode & Pouch Cell Fabrication" project, which falls under the industry category of laboratory and precision equipment. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 23rd February 2018. The project, belonging to the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), aims to enhance the production capabilities for electrochemical devices, situated in Manchester within the North West of the United Kingdom. The selected supplier will be required to deliver products before the GEIC opens in summer 2018, following an open procurement method. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of industrial machinery, electrical equipment, and battery technology. Companies that specialise in manufacturing and supplying precision laboratory instruments, particularly those with experience in electrochemical devices like batteries and supercapacitors, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement in such an innovative project, backed by government funding through the European Regional Development Fund, presents a chance for suppliers to increase their visibility and establish collaborations within the high-profile graphene research community. ## Notice Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ Background information on Project This tender is being run on behalf of the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a PS60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of ~8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporarily commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ Project Overview The aim of this project is to enable batch scale production of electrochemical devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors. These devices are to be produced in a manner which closely reflects industrial standards, this will minimise the effort required when transitioning to a larger pilot scale production line. Cell containment will be achieved using aluminium laminate fo... Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc45547-209f-4b6e-87ce-11f1f8fb1d8d | | 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 | 22 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (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 - 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 22 Jan 2018 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc45547-209f-4b6e-87ce-11f1f8fb1d8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc45547-209f-4b6e-87ce-11f1f8fb1d8d 22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ - http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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