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title: "388_21 - Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches"
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# 388_21 - Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00724510-b506-40f0-a05c-74348310a0d7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "388_21 - Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches" is managed by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), based in Leicester, United Kingdom. This open tender primarily covers the supply of a variety of battery types, chargers, and torches to the ESPO Distribution Centre. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000, and it includes six specific lots for different battery and torch categories. The tender period concluded on 7th October 2020, and the awarded contract, which is active, commenced on 1st March 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023. Interested suppliers could express their interest on the specified tender platforms.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in battery and charging technology. Companies involved in manufacturing or distributing industrial and retail-grade batteries, battery chargers, and related products would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the potential for contract renewal after the initial period, successful bidders could establish a long-term relationship with ESPO, leading to further business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This framework will cover the supply of batteries, battery chargers and torches into the ESPO Distribution Centre. The products will include, but not be limited to: alkaline batteries, zinc batteries, rechargeable batteries, coin cell batteries, camera batteries, battery chargers and torches. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium, with powercheck) Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Lot 5 - Coin Cell and Camera Batteries Lot 6 - Torches To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '388_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0946667-272c-477f-b518-165c032c2bf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £820,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DENCHI POWER; H-SQUARED (T/A UK ELECTRIC; PANASONIC ENERGY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 31420000 - Primary batteries
- 31440000 - Batteries
- 31521320 - Torches

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0946667-272c-477f-b518-165c032c2bf3
- 1 Sep 2020 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9b42db-62c9-49e3-ad2f-214ee058eb14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0946667-272c-477f-b518-165c032c2bf3
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9b42db-62c9-49e3-ad2f-214ee058eb14
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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