--- title: "Supply of Lab-scale Roll-to-Roll Coater with multiple drying technologies for battery manufacturing" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-137962" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137962" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137962.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137962.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-01-11" --- # Supply of Lab-scale Roll-to-Roll Coater with multiple drying technologies for battery manufacturing Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-137962 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-137962) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-137962.json) ## Summary Swansea University is inviting tenders for the Supply of Lab-scale Roll-to-Roll Coater with multiple drying technologies for battery manufacturing. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for tender submission is on 26th January 2024, with the award period ending on 23rd February 2024. The university, located in Swansea, is seeking a specialised tool essential for electrode manufacturing in high-performance batteries and supercapacitors. This tender opportunity by Swansea University presents a chance for businesses in the laboratory, optical, precision equipment, and machinery sectors to expand their operations. Companies involved in manufacturing technologies related to battery electrodes, drying technologies, and plasma treatments are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The university's emphasis on innovative battery technologies and waste recycling initiatives makes this tender particularly attractive for businesses aiming to contribute to sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice The lab-scale Roll-to-Roll (R2R) coating equipment is a specialised tool designed for the manufacturing of electrodes for batteries and supercapacitors. Its primary function is to apply uniform layers of electrode materials onto a continuous current collector substrate, typically a metal foil in roll format. This process is crucial for the development and scaling of high-performance electrodes. The complex chemical composition of electrode materials demands a dedicated R2R tool specifically designed and dedicated for their manufacture. The R2R coater should be equipped to explore various drying technologies (hot air, IR, UV) aimed at minimizing the solvent content in the final electrode. Additionally, the coater is equipped with plasma treatment module, which can enhance the wettability and increase the homogeneity of processed layer.The precision and versatility of the coater in managing the electrode coating process and trialling different drying methods is essential for scaling to pilot and commercial production levels. Additionally, plasma treatment is crucial for accelerating the development of highly innovative 'anode-free' batteries. Plasma treatment of substrate showed enhanced performance of this technology, but haven't yet been proved beyond lab-scale research. It will also serve as a key instrument in our research initiatives aimed at reusing production waste electrodes and recycling electrodes sourced from used batteries.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137962 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_108069 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:137962)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: SMART Capital Equipment Fund ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137962 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA2 8PP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Sketty | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 11 Jan 2024 at 16:23 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137962 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137962 - https://www.swansea.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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