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title: "YPO 001296 The Supply of Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051222"
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# YPO 001296 The Supply of Batteries

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051222

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## Summary

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of batteries, concluding with an award on 21 May 2026. This open procedure aimed to appoint suppliers for a Framework Agreement to supply batteries primarily for the education and local authority sectors. The appointed suppliers will deliver products to YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The process included several stages from market engagement, planning, tender, and concluded with contract awards across four lots including Carbon Zinc, Alkaline (Low and High Drain), and Rechargeable Batteries. The procurement was initiated on 10 November 2025 and progressed through various phases, including a pre-market engagement by 13 May 2025, tender opening on 19 December 2025, and award deadline by 17 February 2026.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted through the competitive tendering process and multiple contract awards to companies like UK Electric Limited, Upergy Limited, and Veloris. With the framework designed to accommodate varied battery types and specifications, businesses capable of producing or supplying a wide range of battery products are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on delivering to YPO's warehouse allows suppliers to expand their market presence within the public sector, especially in educational supplies, thus fostering business growth. Additionally, the ability to offer competitive pricing and quality service will be crucial for businesses seeking to thrive within this procurement framework.

## Notice

YPO have appointed suppliers onto a Framework Agreement following a competitive tendering procedure for the supply of Batteries for use primarily in the education market and local authority sectors. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO by establishing an agreement for Suppliers to deliver stock into YPO's distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

### Lot Information

Carbon Zinc Batteries

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Alkaline Batteries (Low Drain)

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Alkaline Batteries (High Drain)

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

Rechargeable Batteries

Options: Any resulting Contract shall be deemed to cover any item that can be supplied by the successful Tenderer(s) over the life of the Contract within the scope of Batteries.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the Framework period will be taken by the end of January 2028 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the Framework Agreement to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum Framework Agreement period will therefore be 4 years, from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2030 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price re-establishment and KPI performance).

### Planning Information

YPO are looking to start pre market engagement for the provision of batteries to be stocked in the YPO warehouse in Wakefield (WF2 0XE) for delivery to our customer base. All items will be stocked in YPOs warehouse and there will be no direct delivered to customer items.
YPO are looking to learn more about the specification of batteries.
YPO are looking to find the standard product ranges available in the market to allow us to build the product specifications for each proposed lot, for example pack sizes sold into the education market. 
YPO require providers that can offer full ranges of product to meet the needs of the customer base from early years through to secondary and higher education and also our non-education customers.
If you are interested in this opportunity please email ryan.pygott@ypo.co.uk for more information. 
YPO reserves the right to not commit to advertising this tender if we do so wish. Should YPO wish to proceed further a formal procurement process will be followed in accordance with YPO's contract procedure rules and in line with the Procurement Act 2023 as relevant. Please note that any information is being sought without prejudice and without commitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-11-11 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,600,000 |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE45 Wakefield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | UK ELECTRIC; UPERGY; VELORIS - THE BATTERY PARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31440000 - Batteries

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047201-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041921-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030550-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072478-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 13:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020898-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047201-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041921-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030550-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072478-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020898-2025
  13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
  Access to the Procurement Documents can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15541
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16569
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15543
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15544
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15546

## Notice URLs

- http://uk-electric.net
- http://www.upergy.com
- https://veloris.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users

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