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22 Jun 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Salix Homes Limited, based in Salford, England, recently completed the procurement process for the "Eco-pod Meters and Billing" service, awarding the contract to Switch2Energy Ltd. This service includes the provision, repair, and maintenance of meters and a billing system in the North West of the United Kingdom. The classification categories for this procurement fall under meters, billing systems, and repair services. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage was concluded, and the award was officially published on 22nd June 2026, following the end of the tender period on 30th May 2026. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to continue until the end of May 2030, with a total contract value of £640,000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the utilities and service sectors, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive metering and billing solutions. Given that the procurement method was a call-off from a framework and suitable for SMEs, smaller and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in these areas are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in the future. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning four years, allows for sustained business growth and the opportunity to establish a reliable partnership with a public sector entity such as Salix Homes Limited.

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Notice Title

Eco-pod Meters and Billing

Notice Description

Eco-pod Meters and Billing Service's (inc repairs and maintenance)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-309770cb-3b02-44a0-87cb-c9c981fc1501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d59690d5-b35d-46de-8f7f-2bab2971cff1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38550000 - Meters

48444100 - Billing system

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 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
SALIX HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4DT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCH2ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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