--- title: "CR20142 A Study on the Safety of Second Life Batteries used in Domestic Battery Energy Storage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-17" --- # CR20142 A Study on the Safety of Second Life Batteries used in Domestic Battery Energy Storage Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bf96f05-61a4-428f-a6c8-df93dfc72f15.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) for the project titled "CR20142 A Study on the Safety of Second Life Batteries used in Domestic Battery Energy Storage." This research falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, with a particular focus on assessing safety risks associated with lower-cost second-life batteries in domestic energy storage. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation process, and the tender is currently in the Award stage, with bids submitted by 22nd January 2021. The contract period is set from 8th February 2021 to 4th June 2021, with the primary location for delivery being Swindon, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the energy storage sector, particularly those with expertise in battery safety and risk assessment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid, as the contracting authority aims to foster competition and innovation among service providers. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to vital research that may lead to future contracts and collaboration with public sector organisations focused on improving energy safety standards. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 22nd January 2021 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this research is to identify the additional safety risks to the consumer of using lower cost 2nd life batteries in domestic energy storage applications, and measures to minimize these risks. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: GY43337XTY Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f0951f-74d3-4273-b461-b1dc959ad6b3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £35,300 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 17 Feb 2021 at 18:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f0951f-74d3-4273-b461-b1dc959ad6b3 - 16 Dec 2020 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef55071-b841-4089-b8bd-935daa9e8c3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f0951f-74d3-4273-b461-b1dc959ad6b3 17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef55071-b841-4089-b8bd-935daa9e8c3b 16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d54f3677-1059-40ad-a8b2-584660c0c16e CR20142 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dffa4db1-e43e-4e95-97f0-8ef49bbde484 CR20142 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eee7cebc-9206-419b-9f87-ffac60f6caf5 CR20142 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c392b31c-cef3-4b20-a33a-038178b15402 CR20142 - Annex A (GDPR) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745280e3-16b0-46cb-9a1c-af348951a021 CR20142 - S1 - Services Purchasing Contract - Low Risk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1c51cc32-f80c-4d64-8f68-f38d4ea006ee Redacted Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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