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512_21 Provision of Energy Utility Meter Services

ESPO

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17 Aug 2021 at 15:06

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28 Apr 2021 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) is for the tender titled "512_21 Provision of Energy Utility Meter Services". This public procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on meter reading services. The framework agreement is intended for a duration of four years, running from 16 August 2021 to 15 August 2025, and it is designed to be utilized by various public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational establishments. The open procedure for submission is active, with an end date for tenders set on 11 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy utility services, particularly those offering meter operations, automated meter reading, and data aggregation services. Firms with expertise in providing half hourly and non-half hourly electricity meter services, as well as gas meter services, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, third-sector organisations that are linked to ESPO's commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, may find further avenues for growth through potential subsequent commercial agreements following the framework's establishment.

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Notice Title

512_21 Provision of Energy Utility Meter Services

Notice Description

ESPO wishes to create a four-year multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of Half Hourly Meter Operator and Data Services, Non-Half Hourly Meter Operator and Data Services and Gas AMR Meter Operator and Data Services. The framework will be in place for a period of 4 years with no further extension option. It is anticipated that between 1 and 3 suppliers per lot shall be awarded a place on the framework, or a sufficient number to provide national coverage. ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only.

Lot Information

Electricity Half Hourly Meter Operator and Data Collector/Data Aggregation Service

A framework for the provision of electricity half hourly utility metering services, to include: Meter Operations (MOP), Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Data Aggregation (DA) and Data Collection (DC)

Electricity Non-Half Hourly Meter Asset Provision, Meter Operator and Data Collector/Data Aggregation Services

A framework for the provision of electricity non-half hourly utility metering services, to include: Meter Operations (MOP), Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Data Aggregation (DA) and Data Collection (DC)

Gas Meter (AMR) Meter Operator and Data Collector/Data Aggregation Services

A framework for the provision of gas utility metering services, to include: Meter Operations (MOP), Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Data Aggregation (DA) and Data Collection (DC) and data portal access.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

38550000 - Meters

38551000 - Energy meters

38554000 - Electricity meters

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2021 - 15 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Energy Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162657928

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SIEMENS

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

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