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# N/A

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502bf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Battery Storage Management System" under a direct award procedure to Zero Alpha Solutions Ltd. The procurement falls within the industry category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" and is considered a procurement of goods. The contract is valued at up to £650,000, covering the supply of up to 6 militarised lithium battery storage containers, suitable for both UK and global transportation. The contract period started on 1st May 2025 and is expected to end on 30th September 2025. This procurement, managed through a direct award process, leveraged the authority provided under the Procurement Act 2023 due to specific technical requirements and tight timelines.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses specialising in the defence sector, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing and supplying specialised battery storage solutions. The direct award to Zero Alpha Solutions Ltd underscores the potential for companies with unique, technically advanced capabilities and knowledge, particularly those that have products with specific safety and regulatory accreditations. While this contract required the exclusive skills of Zero Alpha Solutions Ltd, it highlights the demand for innovative solutions in defence-related equipment, opening avenues for businesses capable of developing or supplying similarly regulated and certified technologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence and security industries might find opportunities in providing complementary services or niche products that meet stringent safety requirements and contribute to long-term strategic projects like this one.

## Notice

Battery Storage Management System

### Procurement Information

As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA 2023"). The Secretary of State for Defence, acting through DE&S (the "Authority") intends to procure up to 6 (six) lithium battery storage containers in support of Project Asgard for experimentation and operational purposes. The estimated value of this contract is up to PS650,000.00 (six hundred and fifty thousand pounds) and the proposed term is 5 (five) months. In accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the PA 2023, the Authority wishes to directly award a contract for these containers to Zero Alpha Solutions Ltd ("ZASL") for technical reasons. ZASL is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of a militarised lithium battery storage container solution, which has previously been procured by the Authority. Only ZASL produces the containers that satisfy the Authority's safety assurance requirements for safe operation and use in-service, as well as accreditation for UK and global transportation regulatory requirements. Therefore, there is an absence of competition for technical reasons as no other supplier is able to supply containers that meet the Authority's requirements and there are no reasonable alternatives to these goods. The Authority has identified strict technical impracticality for a supplier other than ZASL to achieve the Authority's technical requirements as it is necessary to use specific knowledge and tools which only ZASL currently has at its disposal. More specifically this relates to the safety and deployment of the requirement. Due to the timescales for this requirement, only ZASL can achieve the Authority's strict and necessary deadlines for production and delivery of the storage containers to ensure there is no detrimental effect on the management of the batteries. Obtaining goods from any other supplier would result in unacceptable technical, capability and safety risks to users when conducting operational and experimentation activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058546-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| Contracts value | £308,952 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZERO ALPHA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 31158100 - Battery chargers
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058546-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015058-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015058-2025
  14th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.zeroalphasolutions.com
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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