Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf5-7560-7371-b8d9-f3ae5e8dce73/can-big-glove-box-with-safety-disk awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CAN: Big Glove Box with Safety Disk [National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) Estimated value £148,664 Published 8 Feb 2024 Deadline Closed 11 Mar 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: - The equipment should provide a contained environment spacious enough for small scale electrode and cell fabrication equipment. - 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. - The equipment should be equipped with oxygen, moisture, and nitrogen sensors in order to ensure the quality of the atmosphere. - The equipment should be equipped with a purging system. - The equipment should be equipped with a solvent trap. - The equipment should be equipped with a Nitrogen filter. - The equipment should be equipped with a small side-mounted fridge for the safe storage of small amounts of chemicals. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/db4eedcd-ade0-44ca-bd30-9918491c648f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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