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Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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02 Dec 2019 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking services for the provision of gas and electricity meter testing, with a total value of £4,500,000. This contract is relevant to the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry and is geographically relevant to the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted via a restricted procedure, has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 29th November 2019 and running until 25th November 2025. The tender period ended on 10th October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in metering technologies for gas and electricity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to grow within a regulated sector focused on ensuring compliance and accuracy in energy measurements. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and technical support for gas and electricity systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has GB (i.e England, Scotland and Wales) statutory responsibility for testing gas and electricity meters when accuracy is disputed. These duties are described by section 17 of the Gas Act 1986 and Schedule 7 of the Electricity Act 1989. The services are presently undertaken under contract due to expire November 2019. Scope: Gas * Examination and certification of disputed domestic, commercial, and industrial gas meters * In-situ examination of industrial gas meters following minor repair by manufacturers and/or meter owners * Stamping of GB approved meters after refurb or repair Electricity * Examination and determination of disputed domestic, commercial, and industrial electricity meters * Type approval of new designs of industrial electricity meter outside the scope of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) * Certification of GB approved meters after refurb or repair General * Consultancy support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0cd34cb-60c7-4d16-980e-eaaed251917b
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2025 Over 5 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 AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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