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title: "Provision of a suitable Battery System for a T69 Tram"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Provision of a suitable Battery System for a T69 Tram

Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c9d47ba-0e33-4943-9fd1-9a29d6915126

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## Summary

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is seeking to procure a suitable battery system for a T69 Tram. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for April 30th, 2024. The industry category for this tender is 'Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting.' The procurement aims to provide an electrical energy source for the tram to operate without an overhead power system. The location for delivery is in Dudley, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in electrical machinery and equipment to compete. BCIMO is specifically seeking innovative solutions involving battery powertrains for rail innovations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for such businesses. Interested parties can submit their tenders to tony.joy@bcimo.co.uk before the deadline of April 30th, 2024.

## Notice

Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) have acquired an Ansaldo T69 tram from its previous service life. The tram will have been electrically checked for safety and any required rectifications made prior to the start of the project. The primary purpose of the vehicle is for use as a test mule for rail innovations, such as autonomous driving, fuel cell powertrains, battery powertrains etc. BCIMO wish to run this vehicle on their 2.2km track. However, the track does not have a catenary (overhead wire) system to supply electricity. The purpose of the project is to provide an electrical energy source (battery) and associated charging / management / safety and control equipment to enable the tram to be operated at a given max duty cycle without the use of an overhead power system. BCIMO are considering adding a battery to replace of the overhead wire supply, does not integrate with the vehicle electronics and to respect the battery limits, relies on driver-in-the-loop feedback via a visual display of current draw and on robust battery disconnection via e.g. Mosfet switches. Tenders must be submitted to tony.joy@bcimo.co.uk by April 30th 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcbbd9e-e2fc-49a8-94ef-e9fa513399f6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACK COUNTRY INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 4AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Castle & Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 14:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcbbd9e-e2fc-49a8-94ef-e9fa513399f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcbbd9e-e2fc-49a8-94ef-e9fa513399f6
  28th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef36c23b-93f0-4521-a298-4830646a8af4

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