Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Trinity House

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PXWM-8968-LPJY

Address:

Trinity House, Tower Hill, Trinity Square
London
EC3N 4DH
UK

Contact name:

Procurement

Email:

etender@trinityhouse.co.uk

Telephone:

+44 1255245000

Website:

www.trinityhouse.co.uk

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

GLA Batteries

Reference number:

CM83

Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES

Description:

Trinity House (TH), in its capacity as a GLA, is running an open procurement process to address the consolidated battery requirements for TH and Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), with the aim of establishing a framework for the supply of Lead-Acid, GEL (VRLA) and AGM (VRLA), and Lithium batteries to these GLAs, including all specified battery interconnections, racking and lifting boxes, as required. The framework will also address battery preparation services, in order to ensure that the published performance of the batteries is achieved. Disposal and recycling of the batteries supplied will also form a part of the framework.


Please note - further information gained since pre market engagement notice has deemed a change in the total estimated value of the framework.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1043361117

CPV classifications:

31440000 - Batteries.

Total value (estimated):

GBP 1,000,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,200,000 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided

Lots

Lot Lot 1: Buoy Batteries

Description:

Lot 1 - Buoy Batteries
Item 1.1 - Maintenance-free lead crystal battery for Type 1 & 2 Navigational Buoys
Item 1.2 - Maintenance-free motive power gel battery for Type 2 Navigational Buoys
Item 1.3 – Maintenance-free VLRA AGM battery for self contained lanterns

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 500,000 excluding VAT

GBP 600,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/12/2026 to 30/11/2030

CPV classifications:

31440000 - Batteries.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

30/11/2031

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: Technical - Quality / Weighting: 15

Name: Technical - Assurance of supply / Weighting: 15

Name: Technical - Services / Weighting: 20

Name: Commercial - Financial / Weighting: 30

Name: Commercial - Legal / Weighting: 10

Name: Social Value - Sustainable Procurement Practices / Weighting: 10

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Lot Lot 2: Other Block Batteries

Description:

Lot 2 – Other Block Batteries
Item 2.1 – Maintenance-free spiral plate AGM battery for engine starter batteries

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 250,000 excluding VAT

GBP 300,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/12/2026 to 30/11/2030

CPV classifications:

31440000 - Batteries.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

30/11/2031

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: Technical - Quality / Weighting: 15

Name: Technical – Assurance of supply / Weighting: 15

Name: Technical - Services / Weighting: 20

Name: Commercial - Financial / Weighting: 30

Name: Commercial - Legal / Weighting: 10

Name: Social Value - Sustainable Procurement Practices / Weighting: 10

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Lot Lot 3: Lighthouse and Lightvessel Batteries

Description:

Lot 3 – Lighthouse and Lightvessel Batteries
Item 3.1 – Maintenance-free gel battery for Lighthouse and Lightvessel AtoN
Item 3.2 – Maintenance-free VRLA battery for Lighthouse AtoN.

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Value (estimated):

GBP 250,000 excluding VAT

GBP 300,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/12/2026 to 30/11/2030

CPV classifications:

31440000 - Batteries.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

30/11/2031

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Award criteria:

Name: Technical - Quality / Weighting: 15

Name: Technical – Assurance of supply / Weighting: 15

Name: Technical - Services / Weighting: 20

Name: Commercial - Financial / Weighting: 30

Name: Commercial - Legal / Weighting: 10

Name: Social Value - Sustainable Procurement Practices / Weighting: 10

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Tender submission deadline:

15/07/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

For any further information regarding this tender please direct your query through the Delta e-sourcing tender box message centre only - https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

22/10/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

Other organisations

Not provided