Tender

Metering Services

THE COAL AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

13 Jun 2023 at 14:26

Tender

13 Jun 2023 at 14:05

Planning

24 Apr 2023 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Coal Authority, a public body funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, is retendering for Metering Services. The contract involves consolidating smart meter readings across 80 sites, with additional sites added annually. Maintenance and installation of meters across England, Scotland, and Wales are required, along with potential API integration. The procurement is in the open stage and the deadline for tenders is 13th July 2023, with the contract period starting on 13th September 2023.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in metering services, particularly those with capabilities in electricity and water metering across multiple locations in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Coal Authority, based in Mansfield, is seeking efficient and responsive partners to deliver metering solutions as part of their statutory duties related to coal mining subsidence.

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Notice Title

Metering Services

Notice Description

The Coal Authority (Client) was established by Parliament to undertake specific statutory duties, set out in the Coal Industry Act 1994, associated with licensing coal mining operations; managing property and the historic legacy arising from the ownership of the coal reserves and underground workings; settling subsidence damage claims not falling on coal mine operators and providing access to coal mining information. The Coal Authority has a legal duty under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, to repair properties damaged by coal mining subsidence in the five coalfield regions. The works are funded by grant in aid from central government, in order that the Coal Authority can discharge its statutory duty. The Coal Authority employs over 300, based mainly at the head office in Mansfield with some field staff remotely based in order to enable a fast response to incidents in the coal mining areas. The Coal Authority is funded by grant in aid from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This notice is for the retendering of our metering contract which expires in September 2023 This notice is published by way of giving interested parties the opportunity to submit a tender in relation to this requirement. We require consolidated meter readings across approximately 80 sites, with additional sites to be included as they are commissioned at a rate or 1 to 2 a year. This is for consolidating smart meter readings from: * Electricity meters * Electricity generation meters * Electricity export meters * Water meters As part of this contract we will require maintenance of existing meters plus the installation of new electricity and water meters at approximately 10 sites around England, Scotland and Wales as well as a review and potential upgrade of electricity generation meters at approximately 10 sites. Meter readings should be provided on a central portal with potential to provide an API for data transfer to a Coal Authority reporting system in the future. This tender will be operated through our procurement portal InBye. If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Sarah Kendrick, Procurement Business Partner - sarahkendrick@coal.gov.uk Additional information: This tender will be operated through our procurement portal InBye. If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Sarah Kendrick, Procurement Business Partner - sarahkendrick@coal.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ac7305a-5fe2-4006-b3b4-217e98b1c3c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01f6bf16-38d9-421b-b145-a9e691c34e28
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COAL AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG18 4RG
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)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Berry Hill
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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