Tender

Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is overseeing the tender process for a "Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework," targeting the energy meters industry. This initiative, which falls under the goods category, aims to establish a framework agreement for utility metering operation agreements and utility data services. The project, managed by Axiom Utilities Ltd, is structured into two lots covering energy and water for either meter operation or data aggregation/collection. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids by 28th March 2025, and the contract is expected to start on 1st May 2025 and run until 30th April 2029. The geographical scope of the project includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international locations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in energy metering or data services within the utility sector. Companies with expertise in providing compliant metering operations or advanced data analytics tools for energy and water will find this framework especially suitable. Engaging in such a multi-supplier framework can enhance market presence and provide long-term engagement opportunities with the public sector. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition, allowing new suppliers to challenge incumbents, encouraging innovation and cost-efficient solutions.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6c1859a-071a-4fe9-b319-96c1e4c0ec6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b155bd12-d4fa-4aa0-8290-fe1c9e9da06a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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