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title: "CAN: Multi-Channel Test System"
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# CAN: Multi-Channel Test System

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d4e6f0a-9d2f-43b7-a759-d6feb3ae54db

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed an award process for the procurement titled "CAN: Multi-Channel Test System" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement aimed to expand battery cycling capabilities, requiring a modular battery cycler with specific technical specifications. The contract has been awarded to CellCare Technologies Limited with a value of 251,095 GBP. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 7th March 2024 to 30th September 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the laboratory equipment industry, to engage in expanding battery testing infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this opportunity. The National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, England, is looking to boost its research and commercial testing capacities through this contract. Suppliers interested in laboratory equipment and battery technology solutions should consider engaging with NPL for potential future collaborations.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for the expansion of battery cycling capabilities that allows optimal utilization of available laboratory space. For this, a modular battery cycler equipped with 96 channels and 4 stackable temperature chambers is required. The purpose is to relieve pressure on existing test infrastructure and increase capacity for commercial research and testing (in addition to NMS work) in batteries. The setup needs to be able to provide the required number of channels and temperature chambers while fitting in the laboratory space available, must meet the minimum voltage and current resolution, and the temperature chambers must be battery rated (for safety requirements) and operated directly from the same software as the cycler for easier data collection and analysis. There must be an accessory that allows connection and control of a frequency-response analyser to perform wide-frequency EIS experiments without disconnecting the cells from the cycler. Additionally, there must be several models of cell holders/cables that allow measurement of a range of cell formats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e33dbf4-31c0-4eb5-ba3e-1a9823726c9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £251,095 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £251,095 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELLCARE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e33dbf4-31c0-4eb5-ba3e-1a9823726c9d
- 13 Sep 2023 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f107cd-981c-455f-a244-052c2c90fc7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e33dbf4-31c0-4eb5-ba3e-1a9823726c9d
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f107cd-981c-455f-a244-052c2c90fc7f
  13th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid

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