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Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Colchester City Council

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has concluded a procurement process to establish a "Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework" with a focus on energy and water. This framework agreement, initiated on 16 July 2025 and set to last until 15 July 2029, involves services in utility metering operation, utility data collection, and data aggregation, targeting a wider public sector audience. The agreement is structured into two lots: Meter Operator and Data Aggregator/Collector, both for energy and water services. This multi-supplier framework, valued at £5,000,000, was conducted via an open procedure and the award was completed on 14 July 2025. Key suppliers include Energy Assets Ltd and IMServ Europe Limited, among others. Notably, Axiom Utilities Ltd assisted in the administration of this framework.

This procurement framework presents a rich growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in energy metering and data services, especially those interested in servicing the public sector across the United Kingdom and other nations. As the framework accommodates multiple suppliers, it allows for competitive participation, thereby offering prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to expand their footprint within the energy and water sectors. With a focus on goods within the CPV classification of energy meters, this framework is ideal for businesses that can provide advanced solutions in energy and data management, operational compliance, and effective data aggregation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Notice Description

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot1: Meter Operator - Energy and Water Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e547caf-bf77-4b6c-a50c-cf7e90bde9d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d85464-d316-4a1d-bdf3-cc30620f307a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38551000 - Energy meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2029 4-5 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
Colchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Energy Assets Ltd

IMServ Europe Limited

NPower

SMS Energy Services Limited

Stark Software International Limited

TMA Data Management Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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