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Office for Product Safety and Standards: Lithium Batteries Storage Unit

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the Department for Business & Trade focused on acquiring dual lithium battery storage units for the Office for Product Safety and Standards. Categorised under goods, this tender was specific to the industry involving battery chargers. The contract was awarded in London, United Kingdom, with important dates marking the procurement process completion on 23rd October 2025. This direct procurement proceeded below the threshold without competition, initiated in the tender stage and completed with the contract signing on 15th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supplying of specialised storage solutions for lithium batteries. With the contract awarded to Armorgard Holdings Limited, an SME based in Fareham, there is an indication that businesses of similar size with expertise in battery storage solutions are well-positioned to engage in such tenders, especially those capable of offering innovative product safety services without necessitating a competitive bidding process. The project supports growth in sectors dealing with advanced energy storage and safety standards.

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Notice Title

Office for Product Safety and Standards: Lithium Batteries Storage Unit

Notice Description

Requirement is for the procurement of dual lithium battery storage units for the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d279
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067822-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,085 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMORGARD HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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