--- title: "2741/JN - FutureCat: Standard test protocol management for benchmarking the performance of new battery cathode materials (FutureCat standard test management)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-04-06" --- # 2741/JN - FutureCat: Standard test protocol management for benchmarking the performance of new battery cathode materials (FutureCat standard test management) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9135bbb5-2c78-47ab-ac4c-ba90a5435ed3.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking an independent provider to assist with the management and benchmarking of new battery cathode materials through standard test protocols as part of the FutureCat project. This procurement, initiated as an open tender process, is classified under research and experimental development services with a total contract value of £380,000. The tender period has ended, and the contract is effective from 1st February 2021 and will continue until 31st August 2023. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, and it aims to ensure reliable data management for all academic partners involved. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in battery technology and materials testing. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the development of testing protocols and data management in the context of lithium-ion cells would be well-positioned to compete. The project not only supports the advancement of academic innovation but also promises potential commercialisation partnerships, making it attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises looking to expand their business in this niche market. ## Notice The University of Sheffield seeks to benchmark the performance of the new cathode materials developed by the FutureCat project in a robust and industrially relevant manner, there is a need to establish standard test methods and data management protocols that can be used by all academic partners. An independent provider of expertise in measurement and testing of battery cathode materials, sitting at the intersection of academic innovation and real world exploitation is required. The aim is to provide assurance to future commercialisation partners that the testing is robust and the results are reproducible. The provider will support the FutureCat project by developing and maintaining a suite of standard protocols for fabrication, testing and post mortem evaluation of Li-ion cells used in the project. This is an EU open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b812b88-0a42-4c72-8946-40ed3107ec70 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £380,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £374,527 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NPL MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73120000 - Experimental development services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2021 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b812b88-0a42-4c72-8946-40ed3107ec70 - 25 Nov 2020 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d1e27e-749a-4cfe-b1b4-1a684a75fcda ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b812b88-0a42-4c72-8946-40ed3107ec70 6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d1e27e-749a-4cfe-b1b4-1a684a75fcda 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield All documents can be accessed at: ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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