Automotive, industrial, and UPS batteries (2026-UWMSN-01044-RFB)
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-UWMSN-01044-RFB
- State
- Wisconsin
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 26111719 Battery testers
- 26111717 Manganese batteries
- 26111706 Electronic batteries
- 78182103 Charging network
- 26111703 Vehicle batteries
- 26111711 Lithium batteries
- 26111712 Nickel hydrogen batteries
- 26111716 Mercury oxide battery
- 26111720 Battery holders
- 26111723 Battery cabinets or covers or doors
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- 26111724 Tool kits for batteries
- 26111732 Battery repair tool
- 26111722 Battery adapter or accessories
- 26111726 Fluorescent ballast battery unit
- 26111733 Battery energy storage control and management system
- 26111731 Seawater battery
- 26111718 Silver oxide batteries
- 26111730 Redox flow battery or fuel cell
- 26111725 Nickel sodium chloride batteries
- 26111721 Nickel metal hydride batteries
- 26111715 Zinc coal battery
- Point of contact
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- Lori Pulvermacher purch@bussvc.wisc.edu
Opportunity details come from vendornet.wi.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for an automotive, industrial, and UPS battery procurement through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process, designated by event number 2026-UWMSN-01044-RFB. This solicitation is specifically targeting the acquisition of various battery types for university operational needs, with all bid responses required to be submitted electronically through the SciQuest online bidding platform. The procurement opportunity is located within Dane County and the City of Madison, Wisconsin, with a posted date of October 29, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of November 21, 2025. Prospective bidders must direct any questions to Brad Bauman via email at brad.bauman@wisc.edu, who will serve as the primary point of contact for this procurement event. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical university procurement processes often include considerations of pricing, product quality, vendor reliability, delivery capabilities, and compliance with technical specifications.
The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No information was provided regarding incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or precise budget ranges for the battery procurement. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of supplying automotive, industrial, and UPS batteries that meet the University of Wisconsin-Madison's operational requirements. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete bid documentation on the SciQuest platform to understand the full scope of requirements, technical specifications, and submission guidelines. Given the nature of the procurement and the institutional context, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive battery supply capabilities, competitive pricing, and the ability to fulfill potential large-scale institutional battery procurement needs.
Opportunity text
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting bids for the purchase of AUTOMOTIVE, INDUSTRIAL, AND UPS BATTERIES (ShopUW+ Event Number 2026-UWMSN-01044-RFB). Information for this solicitation can be found and responses MUST be entered online at: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin.
If you have any questions, they MUST be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu.
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