---
title: "(NU/1430) Supply & Installation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-11-06"
---

# (NU/1430) Supply & Installation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360.json)

## Summary

Newcastle University is currently managing the procurement process for the supply and installation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System, designated under tender reference NU/1430. This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically focused on electric motors, generators, and transformers. The procurement is in its tender stage, with a deadline for expressing interest set for 27th November 2018 at 16:00 GMT. The contract is expected to commence on 17th December 2018 and will run until 29th March 2019, with the project's location based in Newcastle, North East England. The total value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy storage and electrical infrastructure, particularly those that can deliver innovative solutions for integrating with AC/DC networks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is aimed at fostering competition and innovation within the sector. Companies equipped to handle electricity systems and energy management technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio with a contract from a reputable institution like Newcastle University.

## Notice

Newcastle University invites tenders for a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery. It is envisaged that the supplied energy storage system will be capable of interfacing both directly with the AC grid and the DC bus through a DC/DC converter. The proposed contract arises from the needs of an energy storage test bed facility located on Newcastle Helix, in the centre of Newcastle. The energy storage test bed comprises an AC/DC interface to couple the storage systems to the Newcastle Helix electrical network and then on to Northern Powergrid's distribution network. On the DC side of the AC/DC interface there is a DC bus which has DC/DC converters connected to it. The DC/DC converters are mainly used to connect different energy storage systems with the DC bus. More detail can be found in the tender documentation which can be found by registering your interest and accessing the the ITT event, which can be done at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1430. The deadline for expressing an interest is Tuesday 27th November 2018 at 16:00 GMT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973640b5-03d5-4c56-99cc-e3943adf4223 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973640b5-03d5-4c56-99cc-e3943adf4223

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973640b5-03d5-4c56-99cc-e3943adf4223
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=23b05707-a6e1-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360.json.