Tender

Highways England - National Meter Administrator Contract (2018)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

20 Jul 2018 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is seeking suppliers for the National Meter Administrator Contract (2018), focused on procuring un-metered electrical energy for road lighting and lit traffic signs on Motorways and Trunk Roads across England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd August 2018. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st October 2018 and will last for three years, ending on 30th September 2021. This tender falls under the services category with a specific classification of electricity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy supply and management services, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that hold the necessary compliance and approval as Meter Administrators to BSCP520 will find this tender particularly suitable, allowing them to expand their market reach while contributing to the efficient operation of electrical services on the UK’s major roads.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways England - National Meter Administrator Contract (2018)

Notice Description

This is a notice to make suppliers aware of opportunity to tender for the 'Highways England - National Meter Administrator Contract (2018)' Highways England procures un-metered electrical energy from bulk electricity suppliers, for its road lighting and lit traffic signs on Motorways and Trunk Roads in England. As these electricity supplies are unmetered and traded Half Hourly (HH), the Service Information is required to conform to an industry procedure BSCP520 (Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure) and a Meter Administrator (MA), must be appointed. Suppliers must be compliant/approved MA to BSCP520 Additional information: Dates are indicative contract award dates which may vary. Contract is for a total of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f23686c-34ef-4ba1-9150-f2a49f140633
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36560f35-eed9-4f8e-92f0-63ed18f36712
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

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