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title: "Potentiostat/Galvanostat for Battery Testing"
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# Potentiostat/Galvanostat for Battery Testing

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aae9444a-237c-4d59-a65d-760133019a01

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is initiating an open tender process for a Potentiostat/Galvanostat for battery testing, with a total value of £50,000. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 3rd April 2017, and submissions are required by 21st April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 27th May 2017 and will last until 25th May 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment or related technologies. Companies with capabilities in electrochemical measurement systems and the production of precision instruments would be particularly well-suited for this tender, aligning with NPL’s requirement for advanced measurement resolutions and performance in battery testing. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's visibility and growth within the scientific instrumentation market.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requires a Potentiostat/Galvanostat for Battery Testing with at least 4 channels each having electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) capability. A maximum current of 4 A is required on three channels, with a maximum current of 10 A on the other channel. We require the ability to characterise performance and lifetime of batteries using such a test system. The test facility will be capable of accurately measuring charge and discharge curves, cycle capacity, state of charge and state of health (via EIS) not only for Li-ion batteries but also other emerging battery chemistries. As a National Measurement Institute, measurement resolution and system performance are a very high priority. A low footprint for expansion of number of channels and the ability to save data in internal memory during long term tests are also desirable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a6f1bd-7808-40b6-b3c2-73a0f41f56c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 May 2017 - 25 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NPL MANAGEMENT LTD |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a6f1bd-7808-40b6-b3c2-73a0f41f56c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a6f1bd-7808-40b6-b3c2-73a0f41f56c4
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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