Tender

Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

14 Feb 2019 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking proposals for the provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services, is focused on meeting the statutory responsibilities for testing accuracy of gas and electricity meters in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). The tender period closes on 31st May 2019, and the successful contract will begin on 26th November 2019, running through to 25th November 2025, with services required across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical testing and consultancy sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver these specialised services. Companies engaged in energy metering, electrical engineering, and gas services, as well as those positioned to provide consultancy support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their offerings and client base in a vital public service 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
ocds-b5fd17-53ff240f-5283-4a56-b03f-d6d7de0f6f31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ad69b0-0322-44ae-aa82-efe1b3d787ad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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