Tender

LCCC Metering Assurance Service Provider (MASP)

LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY LTD

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18 Mar 2021 at 07:00

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22 Feb 2021 at 19:35

Tender

22 Feb 2021 at 18:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd is seeking a Metering Assurance Service Provider (MASP) through an open procurement process. The contract, valued at £5 million, will cover services related to metering requirements in accordance with the Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Capacity Market (CM) rules, essential for the Electricity Market Reform. The tender period concludes on 29 March 2021 at 12:00, with the contract set to commence on 3 May 2021 and run until 1 April 2026. This opportunity is located in London, UK, and is classified under the CPV code for "Meter reading service." The contracting authority encourages participation primarily from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the fields of metering, energy consultancy, and contract management to expand their business operations. Interested businesses should demonstrate their capability in metering services, forecasting, and the management of associated administrative tasks. The winning contractor will play a vital role in ensuring accuracy in forecasting and payment processes while supporting the existing metering activities for the Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd.

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Notice Title

LCCC Metering Assurance Service Provider (MASP)

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 25 March 2021 Time: 12:00 Read New: 29 March 2021 Time: 12:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. LCCC requires a third party specialist advisor/ contractor to provide expert advice and services in relation to the metering requirements set out in the Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Capacity Market (CM) rules under the Electricity Market Reform. LCCC requires the winning contractor to continue and expand the existing metering activities to achieve accurate forecasting, administration of correct payments, expert BSC advice, provide an active service desk and perform the required desktop and physical metering checks as set in the relevant working practices. The winning contractor will support the existing metering activities to strengthen the structure, efficiency, control and oversight to the contract management and metering assurance function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e720ad63-f40e-4add-945c-a9dd02b5e1b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5523d78f-fef7-4786-9b6b-a641c5a0be25
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

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
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2021 - 1 Apr 2026 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
LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lowcarboncontracts.uk
Contact Phone
+442081879297

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4Y 8JX
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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