--- title: "GLA Batteries" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054f11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f11.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRINITY HOUSE" published: "2025-06-18" --- # GLA Batteries Buyer: TRINITY HOUSE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054f11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054f11.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Trinity House, a central government public authority, aims to establish a four-year framework agreement for the supply of various types of batteries, including Lead-Acid, GEL (VRLA), AGM (VRLA), and Lithium batteries, as well as the necessary battery interconnections, racking, and lifting boxes. The tender, titled "GLA Batteries", falls under the goods category and is part of the Central Government procurement type. It is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone due by 28 July 2025 for interested parties to submit their details to participate in the procurement process. The contract period will commence on 1 December 2025 and could extend to 2030. This opportunity is centred in London, UK, specifically at Trinity House, and caters to battery requirements for the General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs), including a provision for Irish Lights' future involvement. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in battery manufacturing and related services. Companies capable of supplying high-quality batteries, along with preparation services that ensure optimal performance, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. With an estimated contract value of £2,000,000, the framework agreement offers a significant business opportunity to expand into the public sector market, specifically serving the unique, ongoing needs of lighthouse services. Suppliers with expertise in handling large-scale and technically demanding battery systems will particularly benefit from engaging in this competitive tender. Businesses interested are encouraged to register by providing their contact details to be considered for the upcoming stages of the tender. ## Notice Trinity House intends to run a procurement process to address the consolidated battery requirements across the GLAs, with the aim of establishing a four year framework agreement for the supply of Lead-Acid, GEL (VRLA) and AGM (VRLA) and Lithium batteries to the GLAs, including all specified battery interconnections, racking and lifting boxes, as required. The Framework Agreement will also address battery preparation services, in order to ensure that the published performance of the batteries is achieved. At this time the tender is due to be run for the battery requirements of Trinity House and Northern Lighthouse Board, with a clause to allow Irish Lights to utilise the framework agreement if and when legal compliance allows. To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959970653 ### Planning Information The intention for this notice is for interested parties to submit their details to Trinity House, to be invited to the procurement process and further information which may become available. Please can interested suppliers therefore send their email addresses to etender@trinityhouse.co.uk to be added to a register. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033328-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRINITY HOUSE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3N 4DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Tower | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31440000 - Batteries ## Release History - 18 Jun 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033328-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033328-2025 18th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=959970653 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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