Infrastructure body launches tender for DPS for batteries
New dynamic procurement system for replacing ageing batteries offers ongoing entry for suppliers and underlines growing focus on technical and recycling standards.
New dynamic procurement system for replacing ageing batteries offers ongoing entry for suppliers and underlines growing focus on technical and recycling standards.
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Fingrid Oyj is setting up a dynamic procurement system for replacing ageing batteries, opening an ongoing route to market for suppliers and tightening the focus on technical performance and recycling responsibilities.
On 8th June 2026, Fingrid Oyj published a contract notice for a new Dynamic Procurement for Batteries system. The scheme will allow suppliers to apply for admission and, once accepted, compete within defined procurement segments as the buyer calls off replacement batteries over time.
Rather than a one-off purchase, the notice describes a rolling mechanism centred on the replacement of old batteries. Technical specifications are at the heart of the system: the buyer signals that new units must meet precise requirements to take the place of existing equipment, keeping critical assets running and reducing compatibility risks.
The notice also sets out how responsibilities for recycling and disposal of old batteries will sit with the client. That point matters as battery replacement volumes rise and environmental expectations increase: it clarifies who handles end-of-life treatment while suppliers concentrate on meeting performance and safety criteria.
Fingrid’s reference to procurement segments suggests a structured approach. Dynamic systems in other sectors often group products or services into categories, and suppliers are admitted only to the segments for which they qualify. That kind of structure can help the buyer match specialised technical requirements to the right pool of vendors.
The move comes amid a wave of public battery and storage projects across Europe that lean on flexible procurement mechanisms. In January 2026, the City of Helsinki’s Urban Environment Division launched a dynamic procurement system for property batteries and energy storage solutions (Dynamic Procurement for Energy Storage), allowing candidates to apply for participation throughout the life of the system.
At the project level, buyers are increasingly combining supply with design, installation and maintenance. In March 2026, HOLDING SLOVENSKE ELEKTRARNE d.o.o. went to market for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of battery storage systems for its group (Battery Systems Construction), including documentation and permitting, with actual orders placed as needs arise.
Similarly, in April 2026, Pohjois-Karjalan hankintatoimi sought bids for the design, installation and maintenance of battery storage at Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Battery Storage for University). And in March 2026, Kotkan Julkiset Kiinteistöt Oy tendered an energy storage battery system for its properties that must remain independent of any aggregator while complying with Fingrid’s technical standards (Energy Storage System Implementation). Together, these projects show how technical grid requirements now shape storage investments beyond the transmission network itself.
Fingrid’s new system extends that trend into the day-to-day replacement of batteries rather than one-off construction projects. By using a dynamic procurement structure, the buyer can admit new suppliers over time and adjust technical segments as technologies evolve, instead of being locked into a single framework list for several years.
The lifecycle of batteries is becoming a central element of public contracts. On 5th June 2026, the Département de la Seine-Maritime published a framework agreement covering both the supply of batteries and the collection of used batteries (Battery Supply and Collection), explicitly pairing new deliveries with take-back of old units and setting no minimum annual quantity.
Other buyers are tightening environmental conditions even where formal recycling clauses are not central. In April 2026, Budapesti Közlekedési Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság launched a framework to procure batteries for electric and metro trains (Electric and Metro Train Batteries Procurement), requiring compliance with environmental standards alongside detailed technical demands. In March 2026, Luftfartsverket sought suppliers for a framework agreement to deliver a variety of batteries for the Swedish Transport Administration and the Civil Defense Agency (Framework Agreement for Batteries), emphasising competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
For smaller devices, the same pattern appears. In April 2026, Ministerstvo vnútra Slovenskej republiky set up a dynamic purchasing system for batteries and other energy sources for ICT devices, including related services (Dynamic Purchasing System for Batteries). Contracts are awarded at irregular intervals based on need, underlining how buyers now treat batteries as a recurring, service-linked purchase rather than a simple consumable.
Fingrid’s notice, with its focus on technical specifications for replacing old batteries and clear client responsibility for recycling, fits squarely into this shift towards lifecycle thinking. The design of the system suggests that compatibility with existing installations and alignment with the buyer’s end-of-life arrangements will be central concerns.
Dynamic procurement tools are not confined to energy. In February 2026, the Itä-Uudenmaan wellbeing area created a dynamic procurement system for medical rehabilitation aids and related services (Dynamic Procurement for Rehabilitation Aids), allowing suppliers to apply for participation and submit offers across categories from mobility aids to prostheses. In March 2026, the Keski-Suomen wellbeing area followed with a dynamic system for small diagnostic devices and accessories (Dynamic Procurement System for Diagnostic Devices), supporting both primary and specialised care.
Infrastructure and facilities buyers are adopting the same model. In February 2026, Tampereen Tilapalvelut Oy opened a dynamic procurement system for filters for ventilation equipment (Ventilation Equipment Filters), with internal competitions held periodically. In March 2026, Jyväskylän kaupunki established a dynamic procurement system for machinery and transport services in municipal engineering (Dynamic Procurement System for Services), and Nexel A/S launched a dynamic system to secure electrical services for 0.4 kV and 10 kV power supply work (Electrical Services Procurement).
Across these notices, a common pattern emerges: buyers use dynamic systems where they anticipate ongoing needs, a diverse supplier base and evolving technical solutions. Fingrid’s decision to place battery replacement into such a structure reflects those same conditions, with network reliability and safety adding to the case for carefully segmented competition.
The key questions now are how Fingrid will define its procurement segments, how detailed its technical specifications will be for each battery type, and how it will operationalise recycling responsibilities within the system. The interaction between this scheme and property-level storage projects that already reference Fingrid’s standards, such as the Kotkan Julkiset Kiinteistöt Oy tender, will be watched closely.
For the wider market, the notice reinforces a clear direction of travel. Batteries are no longer treated as simple consumables, and dynamic procurement is becoming the tool of choice for managing their replacement and integration. How effectively this combination delivers competition, innovation and robust end-of-life management will shape the next wave of public-sector battery tenders.
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