Award

388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers

ESPO

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 13:38

TenderAmendment

10 Oct 2024 at 13:13

Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Espo has awarded a multiple supplier framework contract for the supply of batteries and battery chargers under the title "388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers". The tender, classified under the CPV code 31158100 for Battery Chargers, also includes classifications for Alkaline batteries, Primary batteries, and other related products. The procurement, which was conducted using an open procedure, began with the tender notice published on 17th September 2024 and concluded with awards on 13th December 2024. The contract period starts on 1st March 2025 and runs until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of extension. The total estimated value of the framework is £800,000 excluding VAT, with the products to be delivered to the ESPO distribution centre in the United Kingdom.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The framework is extensive, split into various lots including industrial grade alkaline batteries, retail grade batteries, and rechargeable options, providing a diverse range of business opportunities across the battery supply industry. Businesses that can offer high-quality, reliable battery products and chargers, and can maintain stringent financial health and credit ratings, will find this procurement process particularly advantageous. Suppliers like Advanced Power Solutions NV and several UK-based SMEs have already been awarded, indicating the competitive and lucrative nature of the framework for capable suppliers.

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Notice Title

388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers

Notice Description

Award of a multiple supplier framework for the supply of batteries and battery chargers to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries (Alkaline and Zinc) Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium) Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Lot 5 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c415c2-83d5-4d5b-af21-97a54fb2a8b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

31411000 - Alkaline batteries

31420000 - Primary batteries

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS

KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS TECHNOLOGIES

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-SQUARED

UPERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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