UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Due to planned headcount increases to meet the needs of the business UK BIC have a requirement for additional office and meeting facilities and have identified space within the main process hall to construct a 2 storey office block. The first floor will compromise of open plan office space and the ground floor will compromise of meeting rooms of varying sizes. The facility will have a link corridor across to the existing first floor office. The objective of this ITT is to identify a contractor that has the relevant experience, skillset & capacity to design and build the new facility. Please register you interest in the link below, the tender documents will be viewable once expression of interest has been accepted. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9058359a-b56c-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091

The UKBIC Flexible Industrialisation Line is designed to allow staged scale-up of electrode manufacture from laboratory scale through to GWh scale on UKBICs existing high-volume electrode lines. The project will be phased and in the first phase equipment will be purchased to allow scale-up of electrode processes from the Flexible Industrialisation Line to UKBICs high volume electrode lines. This will incorporate mixing process compatible with UKBICs mainline process and coating and drying equipment which will take batches of slurry and convert them onto anode and cathode foils. Subsequent equipment will incorporate next generation electrode manufacturing processes, so solutions covering both scenarios are encouraged. This new electrode capability will be supplemented by flexible equipment to Calender and slit the electrode reels allowing them to be converted into cells using the main UKBIC cylindrical and pouch cell assembly lines, or other flexible cell manufacturing equipment that may be installed during a later phase. Calendering Equipment is specifically required to allow UKBIC to process Anode and Cathode electrodes from its own inhouse Coating processes or from third party material produced external to UKBIC. UKBIC currently has Calendering equipment in its Volume Industrialisation Line allowing for segregated Calendering of Anode and Cathode material however the size of the equipment is desired for Electrode Material at high levels of maturity and or on a mass production scale. As a result, UKBIC is looking to install smaller equipment for customers at lower maturity level and allow for added flexibility and modularity as such that new/missing technologies from UKBICs Volume Industrialisation line can be used and proven. The Calendering equipment will be installed in a new internal Clean Room facility to UKBIC and should allow for futureproofing with the known assumption of battery industry evolution and changes.

The UKBIC Flexible Industrialisation Line is designed to allow staged scale-up of electrode manufacture from laboratory scale through to GWh scale on UKBIC's existing high-volume electrode lines. The project will be phased and in the first phase equipment will be purchased to allow scale-up of electrode processes from the Flexible Industrialisation Line to UKBIC's high-volume electrode lines. This will incorporate mixing process compatible with UKBIC's mainline process and coating and drying equipment which will take batches of slurry and convert them onto anode and cathode foils. Subsequent equipment will incorporate next generation electrode manufacturing processes, so solutions covering both scenarios are encouraged. This new electrode capability will be supplemented by flexible equipment to Calender and slit the electrode reels allowing them to be converted into cells using the main UKBIC cylindrical and pouch cell assembly lines, or other flexible cell manufacturing equipment that may be installed during a later phase. Phase one of the project also includes the installation of a Cell Cycling Facility for manufacturing conformance testing of cells manufactured at UKBIC. Cell cycling equipment for manufacturing conformance testing of battery cells made at UKBIC. This requirement is split into three lots: Lot 1 - Cell Cyclers Lot 2 - Temperature Test Chambers Lot 3 - Cell Fixturing Suppliers will be able to bid for individual lots, however bids that offer combined solutions incorporating more than one aspect (lot) of this equipment are encouraged. Please see Appendix 1 -User requirements specification for the complete requirements.

The UKBIC Flexible Industrialisation Line is designed to allow staged scale-up of electrode manufacture from laboratory scale through to GWh scale on UKBIC's existing high-volume electrode lines. The project will be phased and in the first phase equipment will be purchased to allow scale-up of electrode processes from the Flexible Industrialisation Line to UKBIC's high-volume electrode lines. This will incorporate mixing process compatible with UKBIC's mainline process and coating and drying equipment which will take batches of slurry and convert them onto anode and cathode foils. Subsequent equipment will incorporate next generation electrode manufacturing processes, so solutions covering both scenarios are encouraged. This new electrode capability will be supplemented by flexible equipment to Calender and slit the electrode reels allowing them to be converted into cells using the main UKBIC cylindrical and pouch cell assembly lines, or other flexible cell manufacturing equipment that may be installed during a later phase. Mixing Equipment is required to allow UKBIC to produce Anode and Cathode slurries for use on its in-house Coating Processes. The Mixing equipment will be installed in a new internal Clean Room facility to UKBIC UKBIC currently have Mixing equipment in its Volume Industrialisation Line allowing for a segregated Mixing of Anode and Cathode material, however the size of the equipment is designed for Electrode Material at high levels of maturity and/or at mass production scale. UKBIC is looking to install smaller equipment to support customers at a lower maturity level and allow for a wider range of chemistries. A flexible and modular solution is required to enable UKBIC to be less restricted in its Process Equipment offering and for a more Research and Development focused approach to Mixing albeit on a scale larger than lab-based systems.

The UKBIC Flexible Industrialisation Line is designed to allow staged scale-up of electrode manufacture from laboratory scale through to GWh scale on UKBIC's existing high-volume electrode lines. The project will be phased and in the first phase equipment will be purchased to allow scale-up of electrode processes from the Flexible Industrialisation Line to UKBIC's high-volume electrode lines. This will incorporate mixing process compatible with UKBIC's mainline process and coating and drying equipment which will take batches of slurry and convert them onto anode and cathode foils. Subsequent equipment will incorporate next generation electrode manufacturing processes, so solutions covering both scenarios are encouraged. This new electrode capability will be supplemented by flexible equipment to Calender and slit the electrode reels allowing them to be converted into cells using the main UKBIC cylindrical and pouch cell assembly lines, or other flexible cell manufacturing equipment that may be installed during a later phase. Coating and Drying Equipment is required to allow UKBIC to produce Anode and Cathode electrodes for use on its in-house cell assembly lines. The Coating & Drying equipment will be installed in a new internal Clean Room facility to UKBIC. UKBIC currently have Coating and Drying equipment in its Volume Industrialisation Line allowing for a segregated Coating of Anode and Cathode slurries, however the size of the equipment is designed for Electrode Material at high levels of maturity and/or at mass production scale. UKBIC is looking to install smaller equipment to support customers at a lower maturity level and allow for a wider range of chemistries. A flexible and modular solution is required to enable UKBIC to be less restricted in its Process Equipment offering and for a more Research and Development focused approach to Coating & Drying albeit on a scale larger than lab-based systems. Further to the general equipment requirement it necessary to offer a solvent/abatement system internal/external to the UKBIC facility to allow for safe solvent emission control and management from the drying process.

This is a single stage tender split into two lots (Tenderers can tender for one or both lots): Lot 1 - Flexible Industrialisation Line (Electrode 1&2 and Industrialisation) Lot 2 - Industrial Analysis Laboratory (IAL) The objective of this ITT is to identify a contractor that has the relevant experience, skillset & capacity to design and build the new facilities. Lot 1 - Industrialisation The design of the Industrialisation facility within Lot 1 has not progressed further than a general arrangement layout. Although this will not form part of the tender analysis exercise Tenderers are asked to complete the CSA provided in order for UK BIC to budget accordingly. Lot 2 - Industrialisation Analysis Laboratory (IAL) The design of IAL has been developed to RIBA Stage 3 and all associated drawings and specifications are included within the tender pack and will be procured on a single stage design and build basis. - Design of the following packages have been developed sufficiently for tenderers to submit a fixed price - Substructure - Superstructure - Internal Finishes - Ventilation Systems - Electrical (LV distribution, Lighting & Small Power) Please register you interest in the link below, the tender documents will be viewable once expression of interest has been accepted. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=23965a0e-138c-ed11-811c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

This is a Contract Award notice UKBIC has awarded a contract for the Supply Installation and Maintenance of Photovoltaics and Battery Storage System. UKBIC awarded this contract via the Crown Commercial Services RM3824 HELGA Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) where a further competition was conducted.

A new single chiller is required to serve a back-up to an existing Daikin chiller. The system serves the building 1degree Celsius cooling coils located within 9 No. Dehumidifiers that maintain a set dewpoint within existing clean & dry rooms. The current 1degree Celsius chiller circuit is supplied by a single chiller. This circuit supplies the 9 dehumidifier units which serve the cell assembly rooms to achieve the target dew point for this area. The single chiller does not have any back up unit or resilience to prevent the room conditions from being compromised. The requirement of this document is to implement a resilience chiller which will supply chilled water in the event of a failure on the current system and not provide additional capacity to the circuit. The system already has provision to install and additional chiller in parallel to the current asset. Please register you interest in the link below, the tender documents will be viewable once expression of interest has been accepted.

Contract awarded via CCS Framework Modular Building Solutions RM6014 - Lot 5 Due to a rapid headcount increase UKBIC were seeking to appoint a modular building supplier for the hire of six cabins. The cabins were required to be situated within an existing facility on a concrete floor. UKBIC required an open plan office layout capable of comfortably accommodating 27 staff members, with 3 meeting rooms capable of housing 10 staff members per meeting room at a single time.

This Is An Award Notification The provision of Multi-disciplinary services to support UKBIC with the various phase 2 Project. F+G with their professional team are responsible for the technical assessment, design concept options with pre tender estimates and programme. Additionally this will lead to them preparing RFQs for the market for the range of viable options determined through the study in conjunction with the UKBIC Project lead. A direct award appointment in accordance with Pagabo's single supplier National Framework for Professional Services in Construction and Premises - Lot 1 (Complete Construction Professional Services).

The objective of this ITT is to identify a contractor that has the relevant experience, skillset & capacity to design and build the new facilities.\r \r The new Industrialisation Analysis laboratory Area will enable UK BIC to conduct Quality Control checks on materials/products manufactured and will consist of the below rooms \r \r • Forensics (FOR)\r • Characterisation (CHAR)\r • Coating and Assembly (CAA)\r • Chemical and Physical Processing (CPPRO)\r • Electrochemistry (ELC)\r • Support Office (SO)c\r \r The design of IAL has been developed to RIBA Stage 3 and all associated drawings and specifications are included within the tender pack and will be procured on a single stage design and build basis.

This is a retender due to scope change, original notice (UBIC001-DN648650-11573400) was not awarded\r \r The UKBIC Flexible Industrialisation Line is designed to allow staged scale-up of electrode manufacture from laboratory scale through to GWh scale on UKBIC's existing high-volume electrode lines. The project will be phased and in the first phase equipment will be purchased to allow scale-up of electrode processes from the Flexible Industrialisation Line to UKBIC's high-volume electrode lines. This will incorporate mixing process compatible with UKBIC's mainline process and coating and drying equipment which will take batches of slurry and convert them onto anode and cathode foils. Subsequent equipment will incorporate next generation electrode manufacturing processes, so solutions covering both scenarios are encouraged.\r \r This new electrode capability will be supplemented by flexible equipment to Calender and slit the electrode reels allowing them to be converted into cells using the main UKBIC cylindrical and pouch cell assembly lines, or other flexible cell manufacturing equipment that may be installed during a later phase.\r \r Slitting process equipment is required to allow UKBIC to process Anode and Cathode electrodes from its own in-house Coating and Calendering processes or from third party material produced external to UKBIC.\r \r UKBIC currently has Slitting equipment in its Volume Industrialisation Line allowing for segregated Slitting of Anode and Cathode material however the size of the equipment is desired for Electrode Material at high levels of maturity and/or on a mass production scale. As a result, UKBIC is looking to install smaller equipment for customers at lower maturity level and allow for added flexibility and modularity as such that new/missing technologies from UKBICs Volume Industrialisation line can be used and proven.\r The Slitting equipment will be installed in a new internal Clean Room facility to UKBIC and should allow for futureproofing with the known assumption of battery industry evolution and changes.

Contract awarded via CCS Framework Offsite Construction Solutions RM6184 - Lot 1.1: Built Estate Inc Education UKBIC were seeking to appoint a modular building supplier for the purchase of a modular building to house Cell Cycling Equipment.

UKBIC is a facility that enables research and development of electric vehicle batteries. The building has been in use for circa 2 years. Further growth in the sector has provided additional funding to enable further projects to be installed within the facility. These projects are developed to generally use the initially installed "spare" capacity designed within the initial fit out. However, designers must undertake a detailed review within every project to ensure the existing infrastructure is suitable for the additional loads. Some of the proposed principles have been verbally discussed with minimal drawings produced and approved prior to this document issue. Therefore, this document has been produced to summarise all proposed works associated with the Cell Cycler projects, in relation to Mechanical and Electrical services.\r \r All the Mechanical and Electrical Services are being tendered on a performance basis for this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for the full adoption of the design concepts and principles provided, detailed design, installation, and commissioning of all necessary building services to suit the building layouts and passive fabric principles. The Performance Specification details the design standards that shall be adhered to in the development of the design of the building services, including all passive measures set out by the Client's team for the project. The performance specification should not be taken as being exhaustive, but it is indicative of the quality and standards required for the project. Note that the drawings issued with the tender are to illustrate the design concepts and principles to be fully adopted and developed into a fully detailed design at the start of the contract period prior to any services being installed on site.

Bulk bag decanting equipment is required to enable UKBIC to handle battery materials in bulk, facilitating industrialization of battery cells through large batch manufacturing. The equipment is necessary to enable decanting of bulk bags to small bags that can be processed via the UKBIC FIL and VIL mixing plant. The Equipment is required to decant bulk bags 1,000kg into 25kg bags.\r \r Two Stage Restricted Procedure\r \r This is a Restricted tender, which consists of 4 stages:\r \r Stage 1 Pre-Qualification and Short-listing\r \r • Evaluation of submitted information to determine eligibility to be invited to tender.\r • A short list resulting from this assessment of a minimum of five (5) Candidates (where there are at least five (5) suitably qualified, experienced Candidates). Where there are less than five (5) suitably qualified Candidates, all suitably qualified Candidates will be invited to proceed to Stage 2 submissions.\r • All SQ responses shall be considered / evaluated following the published deadline date / time for submission.\r • All Candidates shall be advised of their status and only those short listed shall be issued the Invitation to tender (ITT).\r • UKBIC may, at its sole discretion, decide not to proceed to Stage 2 if it is deemed not to be in our best interest to do so.\r • Shortlisted Candidates will be required to sign an NDA before proceeding to Stage 2\r \r Stage 2 Tender Submission\r \r • Candidates shall be required to submit Tenders in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITT.\r • Candidates shall be required to conduct a trial in order to demonstrate how the proposed solution will protect hydroscopic materials from the ambient environment. Details of the trial will be included in the ITT.\r \r Stage 3 Tender Evaluation\r \r • Tenders received shall be evaluated and scored against a predefined and advertised matrix as per this ITT.\r \r Stage 4 Contract Award\r \r • Successful Candidates notified in writing.\r • Unsuccessful Candidates notified in writing and feedback offered if required.\r • Ten (10) day mandatory stand still period will be applied.\r \r \r

UKBIC is embarking on a comprehensive transformation of its manufacturing processes and data management capabilities. As part of this process, we want to appoint a supplier than can provide a comprehensive solution for the following tasks:\r \r We are looking to replace our current MES system. Due to the nature of the type of work that we do at UKBIC and the differing levels of product maturity it is vital that we can give our customers as much information as possible about their products movement whilst in our facility.\r \r This Project is split into 3 LOTS\r \r LOT 1\r a. Replacement of our existing Manufacturing Execution System (MES)\r b. Implementation of a Process Historian\r c. Integration of an ETL layer\r d. Development of a robust Data Analysis/Visualization package\r \r LOT 2\r a. Deployment of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)\r \r LOT 3\r a. Discrete Event Simulation.\r b. Finite Element Analysis.\r c. Discrete Element Modelling.\r d. Computational Fluid Dynamics in particular Finite Volume Method.

UKBIC currently has two main cell designs that can be manufactured on its current Volume Industrialisation Lines (VIL), a 300 x 100 pouch cell design and a 21700 cylindrical cell design. This tender is to potentially upgrade the pouch cell assembly line by replacing the current notching and stacking equipment with a more advanced system enabling greater accuracy and control than can currently be achieved. This tender is to upgrade the current UKBIC pouch cell assembly line by replacing the existing electrode notching & stacking equipment with a more advanced system to be delivered by the successful bidder.

The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) is part of the UK Government's Faraday Battery Challenge. UKBIC is a national battery manufacturing development facility helping to scale-up battery manufacturing and facilitate upskilling in the battery sector. We are a publicly funded, open access facility, funded by the Faraday Battery Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).\r \r The facility currently has two main cell designs that can be manufactured on its current production lines, a 300 x 100 pouch cell design and a 21700 cylindrical cell design.\r \r To better support the industry UKBIC is considering investment in additional cell assembly lines such as for tab-less cylindrical cells and prismatic cells. A pre-requisite for doing this is to have well developed cell designs with which UKBIC can engage with potential equipment suppliers and so this is the purpose of this "Cell Assembly Enabler" project.\r The cell designs being considered have been split into two lots and bidders are invited to submit tenders for either or both lots according to their experience and expertise.\r Lot 1: Tab-less Cylindrical Cell \r Lot 2: Prismatic cell with single-sided terminals \r Prismatic cell with opposed terminals\r

Extrusion Mixing Equipment is required to allow UKBIC to produce Anode and Cathode slurries for use on its in-house Coating Processes. The Mixing equipment will be installed in a new internal Clean Room facility to UKBIC. \r \r UKBIC currently have Mixing equipment in its Volume Industrialisation Line allowing for a segregated Mixing of Anode and Cathode material, however the size of the equipment is designed for Electrode Material at high levels of maturity and/or at mass production scale. UKBIC is looking to install smaller equipment to support customers at a lower maturity level and allow for a wider range of chemistries. A flexible and modular solution is required to enable UKBIC to be less restricted in its Process Equipment offering and for a more Research and Development focused approach to Mixing albeit on a scale larger than lab-based systems.   \r \r UKBIC will consider procurement of one or two Extrusion Mixing Plants wherein the technical content will be refined to differentiate between the areas. These will supplement two off intensive Mixing plants already existing within FIL.\r