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title: "388_17 Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches"
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# 388_17 Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84d960b4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the supply of batteries, battery chargers, and torches by ESPO, a public sector buying organisation based in Leicester, England. The tender, titled "388_17 Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches", is categorised under goods and has a total estimated contract value of £1,200,000. This process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the open tender procedure initiated earlier. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2017 and will last until 31st January 2019, with the option for extension of up to an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in manufacturing or supplying battery-related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, particularly as ESPO seeks to incorporate diverse suppliers into its procurement strategy. Companies with expertise in alkaline, zinc, and rechargeable batteries, as well as battery chargers and torches, should consider this opportunity to enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

For the supply of Batteries, battery chargers and torches into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The products will include (but not be limited to): Alkaline batteries, zinc batteries, rechargeable batteries, coincell batteries, camera batteries, appliance batteries, battery chargers and torches. Lot No: 1 - Trade Alkaline Batteries - For the supply of Alkaline Batteries (Trade) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Retail Alkaline Batteries (Standard) - For the supply of Alkaline Batteries (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 3 - Retail Alkaline Batteries (Premium with power check) - For the supply of Premium Alkaline Batteries (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 4 - Retail Zinc Batteries - For the supply of Zinc Batteries (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 5 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries - For the supply of Rechargeable Batteries (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 6 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries - For the supply of Coin Cell Batteries (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 7 - Retail Appliance Batteries - For the supply of Appliance Batteries (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 8 - Battery Chargers - For the supply of Battery Chargers (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 9 - Torches - For the supply of Battery Chargers (Retail) into ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b84dc7-c3fe-4791-849b-682fdce4a6c2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,209,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,209,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | H-SQUARED ELECTRONICS; STEARN ELECTRIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31411000 - Alkaline batteries
- 31420000 - Primary batteries
- 31440000 - Batteries
- 31521000 - Lamps

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b84dc7-c3fe-4791-849b-682fdce4a6c2
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57109682-099c-4f25-96b8-ccff0ab567c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b84dc7-c3fe-4791-849b-682fdce4a6c2
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57109682-099c-4f25-96b8-ccff0ab567c2
  4th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

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