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PS26239 - RAF015/2627 - Plug-in batteries safety study

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Response Deadline10/07/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, through UK Shared Business Services, is seeking a provider to conduct a safety study on plug-in batteries with up to 800 W AC mains output for domestic use in the UK. The primary objective is to generate independent technical evidence to inform the legalisation of these batteries under the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on desk-based research and lab-based tests to evaluate fire and electrical safety risks across various installation configurations, including standalone units and DC-coupled systems. Phase 2 may extend research to conventional electrician-installed home battery systems to refine existing standards. The contract has an estimated budget of 300,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a performance period running from November 9, 2026, to March 31, 2028. Bidders must utilize reputable test facilities, preferably with UKAS accreditation, and adhere to recognized standards such as BS EN 62619. Evaluation is based on a combination of commercial and non-commercial criteria, with a mandatory minimum quality threshold of 60 for the facilities and flexibility requirement. All bids must be submitted via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal by October 7, 2026, at 11:00. Compliance with Government Security Classifications and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is required.

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Safety study on plug-in batteries for UK legalisation, budget 300,000 GBP, ending 2028.

Agency

Department for Energy Security & Net ZeroView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

GBR

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/07/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTCin 25 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero

Contacts1 person available

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Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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Full Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Phase 1 The objective of phase 1 is to assess the safety and risk considerations for deployment of up to 800 W AC mains output plug-in batteries in the UK context with acceptable electrical and fire safety risk. The study will inform technical standards adaptations and assess the feasibility of safe, plug-in batteries for UK domestic use. A relevant set of installation configurations will need to be considered in scope of the fire and electrical safety tests and will be finalised as part of the test protocol development for the study, in consultation with relevant stakeholders. These installation configurations may include individual plug-in batteries, plug-in battery DC-coupled to plug-in solar with a single hybrid inverter, multiple plug-in batteries DC-coupled in series, and multiple plug-in batteries DC-coupled in parallel. An illustrative set of installation configurations that might be expected to be considered by the supplier when developing the test protocol are provided below, noting that the tests should focus on the standalone plug-in battery products and/or the plug-in battery to plug-in solar interface rather than the wider domestic environment in which they are located. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.  This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.  How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2830