--- title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A STAND ALONE LITHIUM ION BATTERY TESTING AND SHREDDING CHAMBER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2019-09-13" --- # TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A STAND ALONE LITHIUM ION BATTERY TESTING AND SHREDDING CHAMBER Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875836d0-15f9-4860-8336-40f999711a3e.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a bespoke lithium-ion battery testing and shredding chamber, an initiative funded by the Faraday Institution. This opportunity falls within the goods procurement category, classified as checking and testing apparatus (CPV code 38500000). The tender period concludes on 30 September 2019, with the corresponding contract commencing from 7 October 2019 and running until 1 February 2020. This procurement process employs an open procedure, allowing participation from any suitably qualified bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing equipment, especially those focused on battery technologies and recycling services pertaining to electric vehicles. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions for battery testing and handling, as well as those with expertise in safety compliance and CE markings, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the contracting authority's openness to fostering partnerships with technology providers aimed at long-term collaboration. ## Notice IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL TENDERERS THAT THEY CHECK THE CLARIFICATION PORTAL FOR ANY UPDATES ON A REGULAR BASIS RELATING TO THIS TENDER. This equipment is being purchased from a grant provided by the Faraday Institution. Funding is available for the purchase of this equipment. This equipment is being purchased from a grant provided by the Faraday Institution who will advise on the final selection of the supplier. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a bespoke lithium ion battery testing chamber. This unit will be used to shred lithium ion cells designed for use in Electric Vehicles in a range of conditions (new and end-of-life). The overall requirements of the test chamber are defined below but we would like as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers so that we can secure the supply of a system that can be adopted for a range of battery testing applications. The test chamber should provide safe working conditions for shredding lithium ion cells and modules from Electric Vehicles. In addition, it should have fully CE compliant for these activities. The test chamber should consist of two compartments, an observation and control area separated by a partition that provides isolation and protection from events in the working chamber. A shredder, provided by others, will be installed in the working chamber and this will either, operated and fed, by a person in the working area, or by a semi or fully automated robotic arm. Shredder dimensions: 1900mm high, 850mm wide, 1300mm long, 750kg. In addition to being used to shred cells/modules the test chamber will also be used for other battery testing processes. Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6bcf7-5dfb-444a-ac7a-42ba7ee0a06e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 1 Feb 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus ## Release History - 13 Sep 2019 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6bcf7-5dfb-444a-ac7a-42ba7ee0a06e - 13 Sep 2019 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6bcf7-5dfb-444a-ac7a-42ba7ee0a06e - 16 Aug 2019 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6bcf7-5dfb-444a-ac7a-42ba7ee0a06e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6bcf7-5dfb-444a-ac7a-42ba7ee0a06e 13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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