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title: "Lithium-ion Battery Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670ea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Lithium-ion Battery Research

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670ea

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## Summary

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a central government authority based in Crawley, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Lithium-ion Battery Research." This procurement, categorized under research services, aimed at reducing risks associated with lithium-ion batteries on commercial aircraft. The tender was undertaken using a limited competition method described as "Below threshold - limited competition." The related contract was signed on 18th March 2026, initiated on 23rd March 2026, and set to end by 22nd July 2026, with a potential extension up to July 2027. Though now in the award and contract stages, the procurement process reflects a significant collaboration between the CAA and the University of Warwick, located in Coventry, who has been awarded the contract.

For businesses involved in research services, particularly in the aerospace and battery sectors, this tender presents significant opportunities for growth. Organisations with expertise in reducing operational and safety risks or those specialised in lithium-ion battery technologies are well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Participation in such contracts not only boosts a company’s profile in governmental research projects but also provides an avenue to influence safety standards in the aviation industry. Corporations seeking to leverage their innovative capabilities within the UK’s central government procurement realm can greatly benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

The objective of the CAA's ongoing work into lithium-ion batteries (LiB's) is to reduce the risk posed by the carriage of LiB's aboard commercial aircraft, to a level as low as reasonably practicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026040-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,934 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 0YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026040-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026040-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warwick.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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