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Utilities Bureau and Software Platform - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has completed the procurement process for utilities bureau services and a software platform, under the Crown Commercial Services RM6313 framework. The contract, awarded on 14 April 2025 to SMS Energy Services Limited, will commence on 28 April 2025 and has an initial term of four years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years, potentially reaching a total duration of six years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the meter reading service (CPV code 65500000), with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The tender period concluded on 31 March 2025 at 16:00 BST.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management and software solutions, particularly those with the capability to deliver comprehensive utilities bureau services and advanced software platforms. Despite not being suited for SMEs or VCSE, larger established businesses that can meet the comprehensive requirements set by the University of Portsmouth are strongly positioned to benefit from this long-term contract. By leveraging such a contract, these businesses can enhance their market presence and foster growth through stable, extended engagements in the energy services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utilities Bureau and Software Platform - AWARD

Notice Description

This invitation to tender (ITT) is being issued under the Crown Commercial Services (RM6313) Demand Management and Renewables DPS for Energy Bureau Services. The University is seeking to appoint one (1) supplier for a range of utilities bureau services and a software platform. The Contract is required to commence on 28 April 2025 and will be for an initial term of four (4) years and may be extended for a further period of two (2) years, if required, for a potential total Contract term of six (6) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca49c71-dff7-4537-a3a9-6328724875b0
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2PR
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMS ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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