Tender

Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

11 Apr 2019 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently seeking services for the "Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services". This procurement falls within the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th May 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th November 2019 and continue until 25th November 2025. The procurement method adopted is a selective restricted procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, consultancy, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in the examination and certification of gas and electricity meters, as well as those able to provide consultancy support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the services required indicates a demand for both domestic and industrial-level capabilities, opening avenues for growth in a critical sector of utility management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has GB (i.e England, Scotland and Wales) statutory responsibility for testing gas and electricity meters when accuracy is disputed. These duties are described by section 17 of the Gas Act 1986 and Schedule 7 of the Electricity Act 1989. The services are presently undertaken under contract due to expire November 2019. Scope: Gas * Examination and certification of disputed domestic, commercial, and industrial gas meters * In-situ examination of industrial gas meters following minor repair by manufacturers and/or meter owners * Stamping of GB approved meters after refurb or repair Electricity * Examination and determination of disputed domestic, commercial, and industrial electricity meters * Type approval of new designs of industrial electricity meter outside the scope of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) * Certification of GB approved meters after refurb or repair General * Consultancy support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968239e6-75ca-4d06-9340-000de87e676b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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