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title: "UKRI - RE19175 - Battery Cells"
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# UKRI - RE19175 - Battery Cells

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71e804a7-4f08-4f69-a16e-53632fc0baeb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, seeking tenders for the supply of 3,000 Kokam lithium battery cells under the title "UKRI - RE19175 - Battery Cells". This contract falls within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on lithium accumulators. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action, noted as below threshold. The contract was awarded on 21st June 2019, with the delivery scheduled to start from 29th July 2019 and concluding on 28th July 2020. The delivery address is located in Southampton, postcode SO14 3ZH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of battery technology or similar goods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in lithium batteries or electronic components would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this domain. The successful engagement of Steatite Ltd in this process underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with public authorities, thereby supporting their growth objectives in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of 3000 Kokam lithium batteries cells which will be supplied by Steatite Ltd and will be delivered to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0a28c-a261-4242-9c0f-e84a222cdd2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,757 |
| 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 | STEATITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31434000 - Lithium accumulators

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2019 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0a28c-a261-4242-9c0f-e84a222cdd2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57e0a28c-a261-4242-9c0f-e84a222cdd2d
  15th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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