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11 Jun 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Wandle Housing Association Limited focuses on the provision of metering and billing services for communal heating networks, including any necessary ad hoc repairs. This contract is categorised under the industry of energy and related services, specifically identified by CPV code 71314000. The buying organisation, based in London, England, employed a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement to award the contract. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract in place from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was awarded a contract value of £47,000, and the tender process officially concluded on 12th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in energy-related services. The awarded supplier, Vital Energi Utilities Limited, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to successfully secure contracts through selective procurement methods. Businesses skilled in metering, billing, and maintenance of heating networks would find the requirements of this tender well-aligned with their service capabilities. The focus on selective procurement through an existing framework could offer a competitive edge to businesses familiar with navigating such processes.

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Notice Title

Meter and Billing Services

Notice Description

To provide metering and billing services for our communal heating networks. To carry out any adhoc repairs to the units

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b069fcd6-74eb-43c0-85c2-5d8ade6bbf38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed898ae-ed53-46e6-8fdb-00530248f6a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WANDLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9BB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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