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17 Sep 2024 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers" conducted by ESPO, a regional or local authority based in Leicester, UK, has reached the award and contract stage. This tender focuses on the supply of batteries and battery chargers to the ESPO distribution centre. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 31440000 for batteries, falls under the goods category with an estimated total value of £800,000. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and included options for extending the framework agreement for up to a further 23 months. The contract was awarded on 21 January 2025, following a tender update which extended the submission deadline to 28 October 2024.

This tender framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in battery and charger supplies. The framework is divided into five lots, inviting suppliers capable of providing various grades and types of batteries and chargers. Notable suppliers awarded contracts include SMEs like KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies), UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared), and larger companies such as ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS NV. This diverse tender structure caters to a range of business sizes and specialisations, allowing suppliers to compete for specific lots that match their product offerings, thereby fostering business growth and expanding market reach.

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Notice Title

388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers

Notice Description

A multiple supplier framework for the supply of batteries and battery chargers to the ESPO distribution centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries

Supply of industrial grade alkaline batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries (Alkaline and Zinc)

Supply of retail alkaline and zinc batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium)

Supply of retail grade premium batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers

Supply of rechargeable batteries and battery chargers into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries

Supply of coin cell batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002020-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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 NV

KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies)

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared)

UPERGY LIMITED

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