--- title: "388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-01-21" --- # 388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3760961c-8c3e-4a46-af23-578a07728973.json) ## Summary Espo has awarded a multiple supplier framework contract for the supply of batteries and battery chargers under the title "388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers". The tender, classified under the CPV code 31158100 for Battery Chargers, also includes classifications for Alkaline batteries, Primary batteries, and other related products. The procurement, which was conducted using an open procedure, began with the tender notice published on 17th September 2024 and concluded with awards on 13th December 2024. The contract period starts on 1st March 2025 and runs until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of extension. The total estimated value of the framework is £800,000 excluding VAT, with the products to be delivered to the ESPO distribution centre in the United Kingdom. This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The framework is extensive, split into various lots including industrial grade alkaline batteries, retail grade batteries, and rechargeable options, providing a diverse range of business opportunities across the battery supply industry. Businesses that can offer high-quality, reliable battery products and chargers, and can maintain stringent financial health and credit ratings, will find this procurement process particularly advantageous. Suppliers like Advanced Power Solutions NV and several UK-based SMEs have already been awarded, indicating the competitive and lucrative nature of the framework for capable suppliers. ## Notice Award of a multiple supplier framework for the supply of batteries and battery chargers to the ESPO distribution centre. Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries (Alkaline and Zinc) Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium) Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Lot 5 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c415c2-83d5-4d5b-af21-97a54fb2a8b7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS; KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS TECHNOLOGIES; UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-SQUARED; UPERGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31158100 - Battery chargers - 31411000 - Alkaline batteries - 31420000 - Primary batteries - 31440000 - Batteries ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c415c2-83d5-4d5b-af21-97a54fb2a8b7 - 10 Oct 2024 at 13:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f38969-01f1-4bfd-a302-c8585eabbbdd - 17 Sep 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f38969-01f1-4bfd-a302-c8585eabbbdd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c415c2-83d5-4d5b-af21-97a54fb2a8b7 21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f38969-01f1-4bfd-a302-c8585eabbbdd 10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '388_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002020-2025 Find a Tender Contract award notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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