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title: "RFQ: Procurement of Batteries Glovebox"
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# RFQ: Procurement of Batteries Glovebox

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fac7c901-8f72-4b87-b2f4-6b8073aab500

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a glovebox dedicated to post-mortem battery analysis. The tender, titled "RFQ: Procurement of Batteries Glovebox," falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 1st November 2022. The contract period is scheduled to run from 31st January 2023 to 31st March 2023, with a total value of £50,000 in GBP.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in laboratory equipment. Businesses interested in competitive quotation processes below threshold can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio. The National Physical Laboratory, as the buying organization, is seeking suppliers who can provide a glovebox capable of working in the presence of metallic lithium, using Argon for filling to maintain sample integrity. Registering via the LUPC Bravo Portal is mandatory for all potential suppliers participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a glovebox dedicated to post-mortem battery analysis. The purpose is to safely dismantle aged Li-ion batteries and prepare samples for further analysis in a moisture and oxygen free environment. The setup needs to be able to work in presence of metallic lithium. Therefore, Argon must be used to fill the glovebox rather than Nitrogen to preserve the integrity of the harvested samples Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff028805-4189-42f7-833c-b9364287a61f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| 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

- 10 Oct 2022 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff028805-4189-42f7-833c-b9364287a61f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff028805-4189-42f7-833c-b9364287a61f
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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