Tender

LCCC Metering Assurance Service Provider (MASP)

LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY LTD

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Tender

23 Feb 2021 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd is currently seeking bids for the "LCCC Metering Assurance Service Provider (MASP)" contract, which involves the provision of meter reading services. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 65500000. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure and will close for submissions on 24 March 2021. The contract duration is set for approximately five years, with a potential extension of up to one year. The services will be delivered in London, UK, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electricity distribution, metering services, and related advisory roles. Businesses that can offer expert advice in metering requirements as per the Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Capacity Market (CM) rules under Electricity Market Reform will find this tender particularly relevant. The winning contractor will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and oversight of contract management and metering assurance functions, creating a valuable partnership with the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

LCCC Metering Assurance Service Provider (MASP)

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://lccc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z7AJQD787Q

Renewal: the initial contract period is about 60 months, with optional extension up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02953b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003539-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

38554000 - Electricity meters

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

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
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
+44 2081879297

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

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