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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 15:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries." This tender involves supplying bespoke Nickel Metal Hydride batteries to the board’s remote lighthouse locations across Scotland, its islands, and the Isle of Man. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically battery packs, and is valued at £1,140,000 gross. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 16th July 2026, with tender documents expected to be available by the end of July 2026, submissions closing at the end of August, and the contract award anticipated by October 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in battery manufacturing, particularly those capable of providing custom solutions aligned with NLB's technical and environmental specifications. Companies offering options for 12V/100AH and 2.4V/500AH batteries with a composition of up to 10 parallel cells are especially well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to establish or strengthen ties with a central government authority, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and further government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

Notice Description

We are looking to award a 5 year contract for the supply of Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries to NLB, for implementation by NLB at their remote lighthouse locations in Scotland, its islands and the isle of Man to help power the Aids to Navigation (AtoN). We are inviting expressions of interest from suppliers who can provide bespoke Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that meet the key technical, and environmental requirements of NLB, a brief outline is below: -Options of both 12V/100AH and 2.4V/500AH batteries -Comprising of no more than 10 parallel cells Full specifications will be given in the Tender documents. Estimated timeline Tender documents live - By end July 2026 Tender submission deadline - End August 2026 Tender Award - Estimated October 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Battery-packs./758342WV59 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/758342WV59

Planning Information

Please contact procurement@nlb.org.uk to register interest or for more information by Thursday 16th July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063845-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

31422000 - Battery packs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 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
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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