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YPO 001296 The Supply of Batteries

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 May 2026 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 May 2026 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Apr 2026 at 16:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 May 2025 at 14:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of batteries, concluding with an award on 21 May 2026. This open procedure aimed to appoint suppliers for a Framework Agreement to supply batteries primarily for the education and local authority sectors. The appointed suppliers will deliver products to YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The process included several stages from market engagement, planning, tender, and concluded with contract awards across four lots including Carbon Zinc, Alkaline (Low and High Drain), and Rechargeable Batteries. The procurement was initiated on 10 November 2025 and progressed through various phases, including a pre-market engagement by 13 May 2025, tender opening on 19 December 2025, and award deadline by 17 February 2026.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted through the competitive tendering process and multiple contract awards to companies like UK Electric Limited, Upergy Limited, and Veloris. With the framework designed to accommodate varied battery types and specifications, businesses capable of producing or supplying a wide range of battery products are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on delivering to YPO's warehouse allows suppliers to expand their market presence within the public sector, especially in educational supplies, thus fostering business growth. Additionally, the ability to offer competitive pricing and quality service will be crucial for businesses seeking to thrive within this procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO 001296 The Supply of Batteries

Notice Description

YPO have appointed suppliers onto a Framework Agreement following a competitive tendering procedure for the supply of Batteries for use primarily in the education market and local authority sectors. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO by establishing an agreement for Suppliers to deliver stock into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Lot Information

Carbon Zinc Batteries

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Alkaline Batteries (Low Drain)

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Alkaline Batteries (High Drain)

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Rechargeable Batteries

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Planning Information

YPO are looking to start pre market engagement for the provision of batteries to be stocked in the YPO warehouse in Wakefield (WF2 0XE) for delivery to our customer base. All items will be stocked in YPOs warehouse and there will be no direct delivered to customer items. YPO are looking to learn more about the specification of batteries. YPO are looking to find the standard product ranges available in the market to allow us to build the product specifications for each proposed lot, for example pack sizes sold into the education market. YPO require providers that can offer full ranges of product to meet the needs of the customer base from early years through to secondary and higher education and also our non-education customers. If you are interested in this opportunity please email ryan.pygott@ypo.co.uk for more information. YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-11-11

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED

UPERGY LIMITED

VELORIS - THE BATTERY PARTNER UK LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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