The provision of Duplicated Batteries for Lighthouses and Batteries for Buoys

Irish Lights are tendering to establish a framework for the supply of both solar and standard duplicated

The provision of Duplicated Batteries for Lighthouses and Batteries for Buoys

Commissioners of Irish Lights_337

## Summary The Commissioners of Irish Lights are procuring a framework agreement for the supply of duplicated batteries for lighthouses and standard batteries for buoys. The contract covers both lead-acid and lithium-based battery technologies for critical maritime navigation infrastructure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1 (Lighthouse Batteries): Supply of non-flooded Lead-Acid, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4/LFP), and NiMH batteries. - Lot 2 (Buoy Batteries): Supply of maintenance-free motive power gel batteries for navigational buoys. - Framework Structure: Agreement with reopening of competition; maximum of 3 participants allowed. - Delivery: Nationwide performance across Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. Must comply with Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - Submission Rules: Tenderers must submit tenders for all lots; multiple tenders per entity are not allowed. - Technical: Prices must be scalable to Irish Lights’ finalised requirements based on sample specifications. - Validity: Tenders must remain valid for 180 days.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €400,000 (excluding VAT) for the framework. - Duration: 48 months (2026–2030). - Submission Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 180 days from deadline. - Framework Participants: Maximum 3 suppliers.

## How to Bid - Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal. - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare scalable pricing models and technical compliance against sample specifications. Download full procurement documents from the provided eTenders link. - Deadline for Clarifications: 14 May 2026 at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for established battery manufacturers or distributors with experience in marine/industrial power systems. - Opportunity: Secures a 4-year framework with potential for repeated orders across a wide network of lighthouses and buoys. - Risk: The "reopening of competition" clause means winning does not guarantee exclusive supply; future orders will be competed among the framework members. - Constraint: Mandatory submission for both lots may increase preparation costs if the bidder specializes in only one battery type.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Commissioners of Irish Lights_337 has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 23 contract(s) worth around €5,000,487.

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