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C27814 Water AMR (Automatic Meter reading) Devices for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's

DEFRA

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05 Feb 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Water Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Devices for its sites and affiliated bodies (ALBs). The procurement, classified under CPV code 65500000 (Meter reading service), was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £140,400, covers delivery to various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The process has progressed from tender to award stage, with the contract period set from 1 March 2025 to 29 February 2028, following the tender period which ended on 4 October 2024.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process is suitable for such organisations. Companies specialising in meter reading services, especially those with experience in AMR technology, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The awarded supplier is Water Plus Ltd, a large-scale organisation. Engaging in this provision not only opens avenues for direct revenue but also promotes potential long-term collaborations with DEFRA and other public sector bodies across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

C27814 Water AMR (Automatic Meter reading) Devices for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's

Notice Description

Water AMR (Automatic Meter reading) Devices for DEFRA Sites & its ALB's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d781921-dab2-4cb4-8d82-81c5a3a454de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a52acc-c701-4b7b-a495-afdb0c73aa07
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 3-4 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 5FA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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