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title: "COV - UK BiC - Runner Tender"
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# COV - UK BiC - Runner Tender

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54b98d6e-2b58-4d00-b821-9530b7e8b15a

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## Summary

The Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire partnership is facilitating a public procurement process titled "COV - UK BiC - Runner Tender," which falls within the electrical machinery and industrial machinery categories. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11th February 2019. The contract period is projected to commence on 8th May 2019 and conclude on 1st January 2020. Interested parties must register through the CSW-JETS e-procurement system to participate in this opportunity, which supports the UK government's Faraday Battery Challenge aimed at boosting high-volume battery production for the automotive sector and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that manufacture or supply runner equipment, particularly those with capabilities in electrical and industrial machinery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is designed to enhance competition and support local businesses. By engaging with the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire partnership, suitable companies can not only contribute to essential infrastructure development but also leverage contracts to expand their market presence and establish valuable connections within the automotive supply chain.

## 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 Runner Equipment, the breakdown of which can be seen in the Selection Questionnaire Documents attached to this project. 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 All submissions must be 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/74fb93bb-d93b-4aba-bd9c-29a6db002825 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 May 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 2GN |
| 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 Jan 2019 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fb93bb-d93b-4aba-bd9c-29a6db002825
- 15 Jan 2019 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fb93bb-d93b-4aba-bd9c-29a6db002825
- 15 Jan 2019 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fb93bb-d93b-4aba-bd9c-29a6db002825
- 15 Jan 2019 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fb93bb-d93b-4aba-bd9c-29a6db002825

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fb93bb-d93b-4aba-bd9c-29a6db002825
  15th January 2019 - 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

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