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title: "UKRI - Lithium Battery Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a537e32-dadf-4ff7-ab4f-2e38d7c0ccba"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2019-03-26"
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# UKRI - Lithium Battery Kits

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a537e32-dadf-4ff7-ab4f-2e38d7c0ccba

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI - Lithium Battery Kits" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the supply of replacement lithium battery sets for Slocum gliders, classified under the industry of Batteries. The procurement method was a direct single tender action due to its value of £76,341.73, situated in Swindon, England. The contracting period for this tender commenced on 2nd January 2019 and concluded on 29th March 2019, while the tender period ended on 31st December 2018. The award for this contract was published on 26th March 2019.

This contract presents opportunities for growth particularly for companies specialising in battery technology and supply chain management. Businesses with capabilities in providing high-quality battery products for scientific equipment, especially those addressing unique needs such as those for gliders, may find themselves well-matched to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited could also be advantageous as they manage a diverse range of scientific procurement processes.

## Notice

UKRI require purchase of replacement lithium battery sets for Slocum gliders. NOC runs the NERC fleet of gliders including 24 Slocums, each of which consumes one of these packs on each deployment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ca3d2c-c601-4680-90c8-291203afa46f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,341 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,341 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE WEBB RESEARCH, A BUSINESS UNIT OF TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31440000 - Batteries

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ca3d2c-c601-4680-90c8-291203afa46f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ca3d2c-c601-4680-90c8-291203afa46f
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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