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Wigan Council - Heat Meter billing platform Tender

WIGAN COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2022 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council recently completed a procurement process for a Heat Meter Billing Platform, aimed at supporting the development and operation of heat meter services for extra care schemes in Wigan, England. This tender was initiated on 20 April 2022 and involved a mini-competition under the Procure Public's Meters, Billing & District Heating Framework. The contract period for the awarded service spans from 3 May 2022 to 2 May 2027, with a total contract value of £113,778.82. Interested suppliers had to submit their bids by the deadline on 10 January 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utility software and billing systems, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can offer robust heat meter billing solutions and possess experience in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts and potential expansions, especially considering the possibility of additional schemes in the planning stages. Wigan Council's commitment to sustainable infrastructure indicates a growing market for innovative service providers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wigan Council - Heat Meter billing platform Tender

Notice Description

Wigan Council are seeking to appoint a Heat meter billing platform provider to serve 2 extra care schemes currently being developed within Wigan Council's direct delivery programme and two existing schemes that are already served by other third party billing providers. More information on the scheme is provided below. A full description of the requirements is available in the associated documents: 1. The two extra care schemes are 51 and 56 units with communal facilities. The successful bidder will be required to provide heat meter billing platform services for these schemes for 5 years. The contractors are employed to install the heat metering equipment so once a provider is successful, we will engage them with the works contractors with regards installing billing equipment. 2. The two additional sites that are currently serviced by other billing providers consist of 39 and 25 apartments in two locations. there is also the possibility of two further schemes of around 25 units each currently in planning stages. Wigan Council will be running a mini competition from Procure Public's Meters, Billing & District Heating Framework (2020/S 195-473224) to appoint a Provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6756923e-84f1-4286-aab7-1ecf6c570245
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48700000 - Software package utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,778 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2022 - 2 May 2027 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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