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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2897 Study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2897 Study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91eb42c4-9c0c-42bf-9951-be4e7de32ee6

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for a study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK. The contract includes assessing UK security of nickel supply for electric vehicle batteries until 2040. The procurement stage is complete, with a contract value of £42,500. The contract period starts on 23rd February 2023 and ends on 24th March 2023. The tender was awarded to SFA (Oxford) Ltd, and the buying organisation is UK Research & Innovation located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research services related to electric vehicle battery materials. Companies specialising in research, particularly in the field of material science and battery technology, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The study aims to identify potential risks to secure long-term supply of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK, offering growth opportunities for firms involved in sustainable transportation solutions. Businesses with expertise in forecast analysis and supply chain management may find this tender suitable for expanding their service portfolio.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the provision of a study on future demand and supply security of nickel for electric vehicle batteries in the UK. The objective of this study is to assess UK security of supply of nickel suitable for nickel sulphate production and subsequent use in UK electric vehicle batteries to a forecast horizon of 2040, and identify potential risks to secure long-term supply. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bd775f-6ff2-4483-a15a-e886ef449453 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 5GG |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SFA (OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bd775f-6ff2-4483-a15a-e886ef449453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7bd775f-6ff2-4483-a15a-e886ef449453
  23rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=762352656
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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