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    ContractsPlug-in Batteries Safety Study - Phase 1 and 2 Research and Testing
    Closed contract

    Plug-in Batteries Safety Study - Phase 1 and 2 Research and Testing

    Contract value
    £250k
    Closed 30 Sept 2026

    Conduct safety research and laboratory testing of plug-in batteries for UK domestic use, including hazard assessment, standards review, and fire safety testing across two phases.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 17 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £250k
    Closed 30 Sept 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 30 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £250,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      30 Sept 2026
      1 month ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 30 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.

    17 Aug 2026Today30 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This is an Expression of Interest for a comprehensive safety study on plug-in batteries (up to 800W AC output) for UK domestic use. Phase 1 involves: - Evaluating commercial plug-in battery products globally (Anker, EcoFlow, etc.) for specifications and compatibility - Assessing safety risks including fire incidents, electrical hazards, and battery standard compliance - Reviewing relevant safety standards (BS EN, IEC, UL standards) - Identifying gaps in current standards for DIY-installed plug-in batteries - Laboratory testing of 3-8 plug-in battery products under various configurations - Testing for misuse scenarios, overcharge conditions, and fire safety performance - Recommending technical and regulatory adaptations for safe UK use Phase 2 (subject to budget): - Evaluating findings from Phase 1 - Laboratory testing of 5-8 fire safety scenarios in UK domestic settings - Recommendations for technical standards, product specifications, and guidance for manufacturers and consumers Required test facilities must have: structural integrity to withstand overpressure and fire, advanced fire suppression systems, gas capture ventilation, capability to test 1-5 kWh batteries, appropriate instrumentation for temperature/gas/electrical monitoring, safe waste disposal, UKAS accreditation where applicable, and ability to construct bespoke test rigs. Deadline for responses: 21 August 2026 at 14:00. Submit questions to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

    Track record

    7 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has awarded 7 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    2. Holly Zhang1× · 14%
    3. Arceio Limited1× · 14%
    4. LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY1× · 14%
    5. Aether Limited1× · 14%
    6. Rosemary Brook1× · 14%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e54c

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