Published date: 8 February 2024
This notice was replaced on 15 May 2024
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Awarded contract (published 15 May 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000
Location of contract
TW11 0LW
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
tender_412658/1312255
Published date
8 February 2024
Closing date
11 March 2024
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
8 April 2024
Contract end date
29 August 2025
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for a glovebox dedicated to Lithium-ion cell and electrode fabrication. The purpose is to safely assemble pouch cells and coin cells as well as air sensitive electrode laminates, in an environment that prevents contamination by atmospheric pollutants as well as Oxygen, Nitrogen, and moisture.
The setup needs to be able to work in presence of metallic lithium, and other alkali and alkaline earth metal electrodes. Therefore, Argon must be used to fill the glovebox rather than Nitrogen, and a Nitrogen filter needs to be provided in order to preserve the integrity of the electrodes and internal components of the cells.
The asset must enable the safe production of electrodes and pouch and coin cell assembly on the following requirements:
1) The equipment should provide a contained environment spacious enough for small scale electrode and cell fabrication equipment.
2) The equipment should be equipped with a disk burst with predetermined breaking points in order to prevent overpressure in the box in case of battery thermal runaway.
3) The equipment should be equipped with oxygen, moisture, and nitrogen sensors in order to ensure the quality of the atmosphere.
4) The equipment should be equipped with a purging system.
5) The equipment should be equipped with a solvent trap.
6) The equipment should be equipped with a Nitrogen filter.
7) The equipment should be equipped with a small side-mounted fridge for the safe storage of small amounts of chemicals.
More information
Links
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- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal
Additional text
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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.
About the buyer
Contact name
Nina Heath
Address
Hampton road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
England
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