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 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of portable single-use batteries, titled "NP66026 Portable Batteries," is currently in the planning stage. It is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), based in Edinburgh. The procurement is aimed at acquiring batteries such as AA, AAA, PP3, 9V, and high-drain variants, distributed via National Distribution Sites (NDS). The planned status of this tender indicates a future notice date of 1st December 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,600,000, with the goods to be delivered in the UKM region. This procurement falls under the health industry category, adhering to the European legal framework for public sector procurement.

Opportunities for business growth with this tender are significant, especially for companies specialising in the manufacture and distribution of batteries. Businesses familiar with public sector procurement and capable of meeting the high demand for portable battery supplies in the healthcare sector will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises with robust supply chains and distribution capabilities might find this tender particularly appealing. The procurement method aligns with the standards set by the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), potentially promising international business expansion opportunities for suppliers who successfully secure the 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-r6ebe6-0000834543
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558609
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 20262 days ago
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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