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title: "388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESPO"
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# 388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b6d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers" conducted by ESPO, a regional or local authority based in Leicester, UK, has reached the award and contract stage. This tender focuses on the supply of batteries and battery chargers to the ESPO distribution centre. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 31440000 for batteries, falls under the goods category with an estimated total value of £800,000. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and included options for extending the framework agreement for up to a further 23 months. The contract was awarded on 21 January 2025, following a tender update which extended the submission deadline to 28 October 2024.

This tender framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in battery and charger supplies. The framework is divided into five lots, inviting suppliers capable of providing various grades and types of batteries and chargers. Notable suppliers awarded contracts include SMEs like KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies), UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared), and larger companies such as ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS NV. This diverse tender structure caters to a range of business sizes and specialisations, allowing suppliers to compete for specific lots that match their product offerings, thereby fostering business growth and expanding market reach.

## Notice

A multiple supplier framework for the supply of batteries and battery chargers to the ESPO distribution centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries

Supply of industrial grade alkaline batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries (Alkaline and Zinc)

Supply of retail alkaline and zinc batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium)

Supply of retail grade premium batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers

Supply of rechargeable batteries and battery chargers into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 5 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries

Supply of coin cell batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002020-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 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 | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £760,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002020-2025
- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032620-2024
- 17 Sep 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029659-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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