Contract

388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers

  • ESPO

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-002020

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-049b6d

Published 21 January 2025, 1:31pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

ESPO

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby

LEICESTER

LE19 1ES

Contact

Catalogue Procurement Team

Email

tenders@espo.org

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.espo.org/

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Local Authority Services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

388_25 Batteries and Battery Chargers

Reference number

388_25

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 31440000 - Batteries

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

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

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £800,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31411000 - Alkaline batteries
  • 31420000 - Primary batteries

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries (Alkaline and Zinc)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31411000 - Alkaline batteries
  • 31420000 - Primary batteries

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31411000 - Alkaline batteries
  • 31440000 - Batteries

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 50

Price - Weighting: 50

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31158100 - Battery chargers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of 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.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31420000 - Primary batteries

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of coin cell batteries into the ESPO Distribution Centre.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price - Weighting: 70

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of 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.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-029659


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Industrial Grade Alkaline Batteries

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS NV

Nieuwe Gentsesteenweg 21, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden

Country

Belgium

NUTS code
  • BE1 - Brussels Region
Companies House

FC039200

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared)

Votec House, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House

02742081

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UPERGY LIMITED

Unit 2 Focus Park, Ashbourne Way, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4QU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House

02045875

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £480,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Retail Grade Batteries (Alkaline and Zinc)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS NV

Nieuwe Gentsesteenweg 21, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden

Country

Belgium

NUTS code
  • BE1 - Brussels Region
Companies House

FC039200

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies)

Unit 1 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House

01553793

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared)

Votec House, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House

02742081

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £160,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 - Retail Grade Alkaline Batteries (Premium)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS NV

Nieuwe Gentsesteenweg 21, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden

Country

Belgium

NUTS code
  • BE1 - Brussels Region
Companies House

FC039200

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies)

Unit 1 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House

01553793

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared)

Votec House, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House

02742081

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £80,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4 - Retail Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies)

Unit 1 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House

01553793

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared)

Votec House, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House

02742081

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UPERGY LIMITED

Unit 2 Focus Park, Ashbourne Way, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4QU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House

02045875

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5 - Retail Coin Cell Batteries

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13 December 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS NV

Nieuwe Gentsesteenweg 21, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden

Country

Belgium

NUTS code
  • BE1 - Brussels Region
Companies House

FC039200

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KIRKPACE LIMITED (T/A DMS technologies)

Unit 1 Belbins Business Park, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House

01553793

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

UK ELECTRIC LIMITED (T/A H-Squared)

Votec House, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House

02742081

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Royal Court of Justice

The Strand

LONDON

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.justice.gov.uk/

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.