Planning

GLA Batteries

TRINITY HOUSE

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Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Trinity House, a central government public authority, aims to establish a four-year framework agreement for the supply of various types of batteries, including Lead-Acid, GEL (VRLA), AGM (VRLA), and Lithium batteries, as well as the necessary battery interconnections, racking, and lifting boxes. The tender, titled "GLA Batteries", falls under the goods category and is part of the Central Government procurement type. It is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone due by 28 July 2025 for interested parties to submit their details to participate in the procurement process. The contract period will commence on 1 December 2025 and could extend to 2030. This opportunity is centred in London, UK, specifically at Trinity House, and caters to battery requirements for the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs), including a provision for Irish Lights' future involvement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in battery manufacturing and related services. Companies capable of supplying high-quality batteries, along with preparation services that ensure optimal performance, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. With an estimated contract value of £2,000,000, the framework agreement offers a significant business opportunity to expand into the public sector market, specifically serving the unique, ongoing needs of lighthouse services. Suppliers with expertise in handling large-scale and technically demanding battery systems will particularly benefit from engaging in this competitive tender. Businesses interested are encouraged to register by providing their contact details to be considered for the upcoming stages of the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA Batteries

Notice Description

Trinity House intends to run a procurement process to address the consolidated battery requirements across the GLAs, with the aim of establishing a four year framework agreement for the supply of Lead-Acid, GEL (VRLA) and AGM (VRLA) and Lithium batteries to the GLAs, including all specified battery interconnections, racking and lifting boxes, as required. The Framework Agreement will also address battery preparation services, in order to ensure that the published performance of the batteries is achieved. At this time the tender is due to be run for the battery requirements of Trinity House and Northern Lighthouse Board, with a clause to allow Irish Lights to utilise the framework agreement if and when legal compliance allows. To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959970653

Planning Information

The intention for this notice is for interested parties to submit their details to Trinity House, to be invited to the procurement process and further information which may become available. Please can interested suppliers therefore send their email addresses to etender@trinityhouse.co.uk to be added to a register.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033328-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31440000 - Batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1255245000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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