--- title: "Battery Materials and Autopsy Equipment - Gloveboxes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-03-24" --- # Battery Materials and Autopsy Equipment - Gloveboxes Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66f6e05e-63da-480e-a08c-079281b5141c.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is seeking tenders for the procurement of two glovebox systems for their Energy Innovation Centre laboratories, specifically for the analysis of Lithium Ion cells and small batch processing of battery materials. This tender, titled "Battery Materials and Autopsy Equipment - Gloveboxes," is classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' (CPV Code: 38000000) and is set to conclude on 24 April 2017. Submission of interest must be made through the University’s In-Tend supplier portal, and the contract duration will be from 11 May 2017 to 10 May 2018. Notably, the University is not classified as a contracting authority under current public procurement regulations. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those that align with innovative battery technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing efficient and advanced glovebox systems would be especially well-suited to respond. Given the University's clarification that it retains discretion over the procurement process, businesses should be prepared for a competitive environment, with expectations of flexibility and possible staged awards in the tender outcome. ## Notice The University of Warwick, Warwick Manufacturing Group has a requirement for two new Glovebox systems as part of the expansion of the Energy Innovation Centre laboratories. The first is a new Cell Autopsy and Forensics Glovebox System which will mainly be used for the dismantling and analysis of Lithium Ion cells. The second is a simpler Powder Handling Glovebox System for small batch processing of powders for development of battery materials. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3528286a-0d02-4190-85a4-d6fde27ff1d5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2017 - 10 May 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 WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 24 Mar 2017 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3528286a-0d02-4190-85a4-d6fde27ff1d5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3528286a-0d02-4190-85a4-d6fde27ff1d5 24th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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