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Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has completed a procurement process titled "Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services," focusing on meter reading services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This process, classified under the CPV code 65500000, involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded on 23rd March 2026, will begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, with a possible extension for two years. The project entails the purchase, installation, and commissioning of 1,042 payment meters, along with ongoing billing and metering services. The total value of the contract awarded to Sycous Limited is £1,318,149 GBP.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in the provision of metering equipment and associated services. The scope not only covers the initial supply and installation of metering devices but also extends to recurring services such as credit control, debt recovery, and maintenance, offering a wide range of business activities. Businesses with expertise in smart meter technology and energy management services may find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future procurement exercises conducted under this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services

Notice Description

Kirklees Council conducted a further competition process under the YPO Metering and Meter Data Services DPS-1056 (the "Framework Agreement"). Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-007172 This procurement exercise was for the Purchase of Meters & the Provision for Billing and Metering Services for the District Heat Network. The scope of the procurement includes: 1. The purchase, installation and commissioning of 1,042 payment meters. 2. Billing and Metering Services of the 1,042 payment meters. The purchase and installation of new payment meters is a one-off purchase at the start of the contract. The Billing and Metering Services is a re-occurring provision to facility the day-to-day administration for residents such as top ups and availability credit, credit control & Debt recover, repairs and maintenance & tariff reviews. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2029 with the provision to extend for a 2-year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7756d629-f16e-411d-b098-eea8a71e7971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f34095-1e96-4b63-a826-d496e9651a91
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,318,149 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,318,149 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 6NT
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYCOUS

Further Information

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