This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2021 at 08:59

Tender

02 Aug 2021 at 11:13

Planning

29 Apr 2021 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, operating as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has initiated a public procurement process for the "NEPO303 Meter Operator" contract, classified under public utilities. This service-focused procurement is in the Tender stage, having recently reached the contract award phase. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and key dates include a bid opening on 6 September 2021 at 12:01 PM. The framework agreement provides an essential service for the delivery, installation, registration, and maintenance of Half Hourly electricity meters across the UK.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses in the utilities and metering services sector. Suppliers equipped to provide Half Hourly electricity meters and their maintenance will find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings. Companies that hold the appropriate licensing and accreditation and that can demonstrate both quality and cost effectiveness stand to benefit from participating in this tender, especially as the contract will be available for national use among all NEPO members and associated contracting authorities in various regions across the UK.

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Notice Title

NEPO303 Meter Operator

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking tenders for a Meter Operator. Suppliers will be required to provide, install, register and maintain Half Hourly (HH) electricity meters. The framework agreement will also be available for national use. Suppliers must also ensure adherence to current licensing and accredications. The framework will also include the provision for ancillary services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this framework agreement. The opportunity was accessed by the NEPO Portal. The framework agreement is for the provision of a meter operator required toprovide, install, register and maintain Half Hourly (HH) electricity meters. NEPO intend to award this Framework to a sole supplier.

Renewal: This framework agreement will be a direct replacement for the current NEPO303 Meter Operator framework and it is anticipated that the succeeding framework agreement willbe subject to future renewals. The framework contract period includes a 48 months with theoption to extend for a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030291-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 - 24 months from the frameworkagreement expiry date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Association of North East Councils Ltd trading as NEPO

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 3AF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPD Smart Metering Ltd

Further Information

Notice URLs

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