---
title: "Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5a7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5a7

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a central government public authority based in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries." This tender involves supplying bespoke Nickel Metal Hydride batteries to the board’s remote lighthouse locations across Scotland, its islands, and the Isle of Man. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically battery packs, and is valued at £1,140,000 gross. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 16th July 2026, with tender documents expected to be available by the end of July 2026, submissions closing at the end of August, and the contract award anticipated by October 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in battery manufacturing, particularly those capable of providing custom solutions aligned with NLB's technical and environmental specifications. Companies offering options for 12V/100AH and 2.4V/500AH batteries with a composition of up to 10 parallel cells are especially well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to establish or strengthen ties with a central government authority, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and further government contracts.

## Notice

We are looking to award a 5 year contract for the supply of Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries to NLB, for implementation by NLB at their remote lighthouse locations in Scotland, its islands and the isle of Man to help power the Aids to Navigation (AtoN). We are inviting expressions of interest from suppliers who can provide bespoke Nickel Metal Hydride batteries that meet the key technical, and environmental requirements of NLB, a brief outline is below: -Options of both 12V/100AH and 2.4V/500AH batteries -Comprising of no more than 10 parallel cells Full specifications will be given in the Tender documents. Estimated timeline Tender documents live - By end July 2026 Tender submission deadline - End August 2026 Tender Award - Estimated October 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Battery-packs./758342WV59 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/758342WV59

### Planning Information

Please contact procurement@nlb.org.uk to register interest or for more information by Thursday 16th July 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063845-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31422000 - Battery packs

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 15:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063845-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063845-2026
  7th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/758342WV59
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Edinburgh:-Battery-packs./758342WV59
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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