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    GrantsDRIVE35 Scale-up Fund - Round 5 Manufacturing Facilities
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    DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund - Round 5 Manufacturing Facilities

    Applications close
    74d
    4 Nov 2026 · in 11 weeks

    Apply for up to £150 million in DRIVE35 funding to build or expand UK manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 10 Aug 2026· 1 weeks agoviaUKRI
    Applications close
    74d
    4 Nov 2026 · in 11 weeks

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Funding
      est.£150,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      4 Nov 2026
      74 days left
    • Sector
      Manufacturing
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    74 days left to apply. Opened 1 weeks ago, closes 4 Nov 2026.

    10 Aug 2026Today4 Nov 2026

    Brief

    UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million in funding to establish and scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. This funding is part of the DRIVE35 programme, a government initiative to transform the UK's automotive industry and position it as a global leader in electric and hydrogen vehicle production. Eligible applicants should have plans to manufacture components, batteries, or complete vehicles using zero emission technologies. The funding supports capital investment in new facilities, equipment, and infrastructure needed to increase production capacity and meet growing demand for clean vehicles.

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    Comprehensive Lift Maintenance Service Across NHS Hospital Sites

    Fully comprehensive lift maintenance service contract for passenger, goods, bed, and platform lifts at NHS hospital facilities including all parts, call-outs, and specialist cleaning.

    est.£235,000HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    Manufacturing🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Stairlifts, Platform Lifts and Ceiling Hoists Supply and Maintenance Services

    Framework contract for supply, installation, maintenance and relocation of mobility aids including stairlifts, platform lifts and ceiling hoists for disabled residents.

    est.£1,100,000Gateshead Borough Council
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    Manufacturing🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Proof of Concept Autonomous Robotic Perimeter Patrol System

    Design and deploy an autonomous robotic perimeter patrol proof-of-concept using Spot technology to enhance critical infrastructure monitoring and reduce manual inspections.

    UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
    Published 21 Aug 2026
    OpenManufacturing🇬🇧United Kingdom

    SCADA System Upgrade for 33kV Substation

    Supply and commission an IEC 61850-compliant SCADA system to replace legacy control systems at a 400/33kV substation with site-wide master control and intelligent interlocking capabilities.

    £400,000indicativeUK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
    Published 21 Aug 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    drive35-scale-up-fund-drawdown-five
    Sector
    Manufacturing