NP66026 Portable Batteries

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, widely known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is planning a procurement process for portable batteries, as detailed under tender ID NP66026. This initiative, set in the goods industry category with a focus on primary batteries, targets entities within the UK, specifically in the UKM region. As part of the planning stage, the procurement entails the supply of various battery types, including AA, AAA, PP3, 9V, and high-drain configurations. The anticipated total value of the procurement is £1,600,000. Interested parties should note that further information will be available by 1st December 2026, marking a significant date in the procurement timeline.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in battery manufacturing and distribution, particularly those with capabilities to provide bulk supplies of single-use batteries. Companies with established distribution networks within the UK, or those aiming to expand their footprint in the region, would be well-suited to engage with this procurement. The procurement method underlines PSD Scotland's commitment to fostering competitive supplier engagement, offering growth potential for businesses in the energy goods sector looking to secure a substantial public sector contract.

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Notice Title

NP66026 Portable Batteries

Notice Description

Procurement for the supply of portable single use batteries including AA, AAA, PP3, 9V, AA (High Drain) & AAA (High Drain), via NDS (National Distribution Sites) configurations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the supply of portable single use batteries including AA, AAA, PP3, 9V, AA (High Drain) & AAA (High Drain) configurations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059248-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

31420000 - Primary batteries

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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