--- title: "64 Channel Battery Cycler" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2017-03-07" --- # 64 Channel Battery Cycler Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b9c0d99-4c77-4db3-b8c7-6c6e82753f75.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is hosting a tender for the procurement of a 64 Channel Battery Cycler. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory and electronic equipment, specifically focusing on battery chargers. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27 March 2017. The contract is scheduled to begin on 11 April 2017 and is expected to conclude by 31 May 2017. The equipment will initially be situated in the National Graphene Institute and moved to the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) upon its completion in summer 2018, located in Manchester, UK. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic and laboratory equipment, particularly those offering battery-related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible as it is designed to encourage participation from them, thereby fostering innovation and collaboration in state-of-the-art research. Companies seeking to expand their reach into high-profile research projects or collaborate within the realm of graphene applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice 1. Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ 2. Background information on Project The equipment is being purchased for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a ?60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all the equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of ~8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vi?oly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporally commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. 3. Project Overview This 64 channel battery cycler will initially be located within the 'Energy Lab' within the NGI. Moving into the GEIC once opened. The purpose of the syste... Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61eb2929-3013-43a7-98d8-87c2755bcb32 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Apr 2017 - 31 May 2017 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31158100 - Battery chargers - 31710000 - Electronic equipment - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 7 Mar 2017 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61eb2929-3013-43a7-98d8-87c2755bcb32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61eb2929-3013-43a7-98d8-87c2755bcb32 7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ - http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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