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BE23051 - Evaluating the Smart Meter Booking and Installation process

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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20 Jun 2023 at 09:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for evaluating the Smart Meter Booking and Installation process. The Department appointed I.F.F Research Limited to monitor the journey and evaluate energy suppliers' performance in delivering the smart meter rollout. The contract value is £349,892.65 + VAT, with provision for additional research of £100,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 2nd May 2023, with the contract period starting on 31st May 2023 and ending on 30th September 2024.

This tender by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity for businesses in the Energy and related services sector and Research services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this opportunity. Interested businesses should consider their capability to deliver the core requirements outlined in the specification and potentially conduct additional research, including fieldwork and analysis. Businesses with experience in smart meter technology and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE23051 - Evaluating the Smart Meter Booking and Installation process

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero have appointed a supplier to monitor the smart meter booking and installation journey and evaluate energy suppliers' performance in delivering the smart meter rollout for domestic and smaller non-domestic consumers to support the midpoint review of the current smart meter framework. The total value of this Contract shall not exceed PS249,892.65 + VAT to deliver the core requirements outlined within the specification. There is also the provision for an additional PS100,000.00 for conducting further research including fieldwork and analysis and/or obtaining additional sample (domestic and non-domestic). This shall also include any agreed works carried out for the additional sample. The total value of the Contract Shall therefore not exceed PS349,892.65.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6b2ee64-c738-46bb-9232-21872511f25b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£349,892 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,892 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
FM Buildings and Energy
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

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