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Submetering

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has recently completed the procurement process for submetering services across various assets, including rooftop solar PV systems and heat pumps. This contract, classified under the "Meter reading service" industry (CPV code 65500000), was awarded to Orsis Limited, an SME located in Harrogate. The tender followed an open procedure and transitions into the contract stage from 1st March 2024 to 31st March 2029. With key deadlines including the tender end date of 15th December 2023, this procurement is pivotal to the council's asset management strategy, ensuring accurate meter readings are available on a day +1 basis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meter reading and submetering services, particularly those equipped to handle high-frequency data updates and performance monitoring. The contract, valued at £132,059.46, underscores the lucrative potential for SMEs like Orsis Limited to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses adept at integrating advanced metering technology and providing comprehensive billing support would find this engagement particularly beneficial for scaling operations and establishing a robust portfolio in the energy management sector.

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Notice Title

Submetering

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council (the Council) has a growing number of assets which require sub-metering for example: rooftop solar PV systems and heat pumps. The performance of these systems are measured using sub-meters and some sites also have meters installed to check the quantity of exported electricity (for solar PV systems). These readings are used to: Monitor performance. Prepare claims for Feed in Tariff payments; and Prepare billing for building occupiers. Having complete half hourly readings available on a day + 1 basis is an essential part of our asset management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18a6685c-0195-4b7f-bc74-8f17e417695b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4819584-a3c5-4ef7-af83-af4e72e095fd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,059 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORSIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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