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title: "Provision of testing of Li-Ion batteries"
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# Provision of testing of Li-Ion batteries

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55bde8ff-3cfc-49fa-849b-ceb6f7460c23

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## Summary

The contracting process managed by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy involves a tender titled "Provision of testing of Li-Ion batteries," classified under Technical inspection and testing services. This procurement, which is at the Award stage, has a total value of £136,000 and was executed through a direct procurement method as a Single Tender Action due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract period is set from 7th September 2018 to 3rd December 2018, with the tender process concluding on 6th September 2018. The services are required for delivery to various addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and certification services, particularly in the realm of battery technologies. Companies with the necessary technical capabilities and relevant accreditations, especially those with a focus on electrical or chemical engineering and safety testing, would be well-suited to pursue this contract. The nature of this work could lead to further engagements within the industry, particularly for firms looking to expand their portfolio in innovative technology assessments and safety testing methodologies.

## Notice

To investigate the risk of a fire or explosion occurring in a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery due to over-charging/mis charging. The work is a study, to include testing under laboratory conditions, of rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and where they might be subject to higher risk use, which may in turn lead to a safety failure. Additional information: This was a Single Tender Action on the grounds that competition was absent for technical reasons, only supplier in Europe possessing the relevant accreditation to undertake this type of testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0516336-bfc2-446f-8180-31d7e3c184f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 3 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERTEK TESTING & CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2018 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0516336-bfc2-446f-8180-31d7e3c184f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0516336-bfc2-446f-8180-31d7e3c184f2
  27th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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