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title: "Supply of Batteries and Associated Items"
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# Supply of Batteries and Associated Items

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2368783-9587-4761-aec6-20fe084584f8

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of batteries and associated items is being led by Leidos Supply Limited, located in Bristol, England. The title of the tender is "Supply of Batteries and Associated Items," and it falls under the goods category, specifically related to battery chargers. The procurement is currently in the 'Planning' stage, with a contract period set to begin on 1st August 2017 and concluding on 31st July 2021. The value of the contract is estimated between £32 million and £34 million, with tenders needing to be submitted by 26th April 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in battery manufacture and supply, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability provisions outlined. Companies with expertise in a variety of battery chemistries and those capable of meeting specific Ministry of Defence (MoD) standards would be well placed to compete. As the procurement process encompasses a four-year framework, businesses that secure a position may benefit from ongoing contracts and potential extensions based on performance.

## Notice

Team Leidos has a requirement for the supply of a range of Batteries and associated Items and intends to invite tenders for its MOD Batteries supply with a view to awarding a 4 year Framework (3 Years + 1 Option Year.) The range will be split into 4 No lots and covers a wide range of chemistries including: Alkaline Manganese, Lead Acid, Lithium Carbon Monofluoride, Lithium Iron Disulphide, Lithium Manganese Dioxide, Lithium Thionyl Chloride, Lithium Sulphur Dioxide, Magnesium Silver Chloride, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Silver Oxide, Zinc Air and Zinc Carbon/Zinc Chloride. There will be an option to extend the Contract for a period of 1 Year from 01.9.2020. The option will be entirely at the discretion of the Leidos, and will be dependent upon the Supplier's performance and Leidos' requirement. Should the option year (01.9.2020 to 31.7.2021) be taken up, the Supplier shall be advised and prices for this period shall be offered/agreed no less than 3 months before the end of the contracted period. Provisional timetable for recourse to these options: in months: 36 (from the award of the contract). The procurement documents area available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at LSLeSourcing site :(https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk). Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the above LSL eSourcing URL. When logged in the above URL, locate the following procurement documents: 1. Invitation to Tender Documents = LSL/GS/0007 Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at LSL Supplier Self-Registration site(https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk/supplier-registration). Suppliers need to be registered for LSL eSourcing via the above self-registration link to be able to participate in any procurement activity run by Leidos Supply Ltd. First time supplier registrants will be automatically given access to the above procurement documents once the registration application is approved. If you are already registered, please contact esourcing-support@leidos.com to request to be added to this tender opportunity. For help in accessing the procurement documents, contact esourcing-support@leidos.com For online tutorials on how to respond to this contract opportunity, please go to https://www.leidos-supply.uk/esourcing-supplier-guide

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaadb82e-c66c-490a-a793-7e079dd05bba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | 12 Mar 2017 |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,995,743 |
| 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 | LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS; DENCHI POWER; LINCAD; QINETIQ; SAFT; SATAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 31410000 - Primary cells
- 31420000 - Primary batteries
- 31430000 - Electric accumulators
- 31440000 - Batteries

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaadb82e-c66c-490a-a793-7e079dd05bba
- 15 Mar 2017 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef903fb5-2676-42a4-92ab-6841a04600a4
- 15 Mar 2017 at 09:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14472bb2-4e5b-4712-ab0f-458582394e6d
- 10 Jan 2017 at 13:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14472bb2-4e5b-4712-ab0f-458582394e6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaadb82e-c66c-490a-a793-7e079dd05bba
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef903fb5-2676-42a4-92ab-6841a04600a4
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14472bb2-4e5b-4712-ab0f-458582394e6d
  15th March 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/167435af-0653-46ac-8b8e-976683ecc480
  Contracts Finder PIN - Full Text

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leidos-supply.uk/
- https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk
- https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk/supplier-registration
- https://www.leidos-supply.uk/esourcing-supplier-guide

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