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GLA Batteries

Trinity House · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 21:51.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV31440000 — Batteries

Lots

  • Buoy Batteries£500k
  • Other Block Batteries£250k
  • Lighthouse and Lightvessel Batteries£250k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CM83
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
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/

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Completion of a cost schedule and award criteria set as per ITT, with agreement to annual price adjustment upfront.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
15 Jul 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
22 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Title
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
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
600,000
Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Assurance of supply

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Services

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial - Financial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Commercial - Legal

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Social Value - Sustainable Procurement Practices

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Optional 1 x 12 month extension
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
Other Block Batteries
Description
Lot 2 – Other Block Batteries Item 2.1 – Maintenance-free spiral plate AGM battery for engine starter batteries
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
300,000
Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical – Assurance of supply

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Services

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial - Financial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Commercial - Legal

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Social Value - Sustainable Procurement Practices

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Optional 1 x 12 month extension
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
300,000
Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical – Assurance of supply

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Technical - Services

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial - Financial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Commercial - Legal

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Social Value - Sustainable Procurement Practices

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Optional 1 x 12 month extension

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31440000
Description
Batteries
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31440000
Description
Batteries
Item 3
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31440000
Description
Batteries

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
055937-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
12 Jun 2026, 18:54
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Trinity House
Id
GB-PPON-PXWM-8968-LPJY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXWM-8968-LPJY

Address

Street Address
Trinity House, Tower Hill, Trinity Square
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC3N 4DH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Name
Procurement
Telephone
+44 1255245000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI31 · EC3N 4DH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 055937-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·