Tees Valley Lithium Opens Supplier Registration for UK’s Flagship Lithium Refinery

Tees Valley Lithium’s latest report highlights our continued progress in developing the the UK's flagship lithium refining hub.

Tees Valley Lithium (TVL) has launched its Supplier Expression of Interest (EOI) process as the company continues to progress its Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for the UK’s first large-scale lithium hydroxide refinery.

The new Supplier EOI Portal provides an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to register their interest in supporting the project’s delivery, construction, and future operations. Companies are invited to select all relevant project categories and services they can offer – from civil engineering and fabrication to logistics, maintenance, and specialist chemical services.

Once registrations are received, the TVL team will review submissions and issue Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) to suitable suppliers. This process will help build a strong and diverse local supply chain to support the refinery as it moves towards its Final Investment Decision (FID) in early 2026.

Pauline Sumner, Project Procurement of Tees Valley Lithium, said:

“This is an exciting time for Tees Valley Lithium and the broader Teesside region. We’re calling on suppliers, both established industry players and local SMEs, to register their interest and become part of this landmark project for the UK battery materials industry.”

To learn more about upcoming opportunities, please click the link below to access the registration form.

📎 Register Your Interest Here

overview

The October 2025 Company Update outlines major developments from the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase through to market information from SC Insights. With construction scheduled to begin in mid-2026, TVL remains on track to deliver battery-grade lithium hydroxide by early 2028.

Category
Corporate Report
Length
30 Pages
Published
1 October 2025
Focus Area
Project Development
Highlights from This Edition
Engineering Progress
FEED study advancing on schedule toward Final Investment Decision (Q1 2026).
Capital Efficiency
Estimated CAPEX now below $245m - the lowest capital intensity in Europe - with optimised design and modular construction.
Regional Growth
Supporting job creation, innovation, and sustainable industry in Teesside.
This is more than a refinery

It’s the foundation of Europe’s clean energy future.

Made in Teesside, built for tomorrow.