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FW Supply & Deliver - Batteries for Priority Services Register Customers - Multi 0328

SSE PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Dec 2025 at 11:07

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by SSE plc, a central purchasing authority based in Perth, UK, focused on the supply and delivery of battery packs for customers under the Priority Services Register. This tender falls under the industry category of "goods" with a specific emphasis on "Battery packs" according to the CPV classification 31422000. It covered locations across the UK. The procurement stage progressed from a tender phase dated 3rd February 2025, with the process being actively earmarked for completion by 31st March 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The framework agreement for this contract was awarded, and an active contract signed on 29th December 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in battery production, particularly those capable of delivering high-volume orders such as 20,000 portable batteries for medical equipment use. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying battery packs and chargers would find this tender particularly relevant. The tender required robust electronic submission capabilities, and firms with experience in handling such procurement procedures would be well-placed to benefit. The quality and price criteria of 40% and 60%, respectively, indicate a well-balanced evaluation approach, ensuring that only competitively priced and high-quality goods are considered, providing equal opportunity for both established and emerging enterprises.

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Notice Title

FW Supply & Deliver - Batteries for Priority Services Register Customers - Multi 0328

Notice Description

Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc and Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution Plc have awarded Framework Agreement for the delivery of battery packs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of battery packs to provide power back up for electrically powered equipment.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

31422000 - Battery packs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSE PLC
Additional Buyers

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sameer.aryal@sse.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 3JH
Post Town
Reading
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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