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Planning

13 Aug 2021 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited and Hafren Dyfrdwy are initiating the AMI Smart Metering Initiative, focusing on the water meters industry in Coventry and Warwickshire, as part of the Green Recovery initiative. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with suppliers invited to respond to a Prior Information Notice by 4pm UK time on 27th August 2021. The initiative aims to install 157,000 smart meters by 31st March 2025, with installation expected to begin in March 2022. Interested suppliers should contact Amira Haraket Ou-chad for detailed requirements across four key areas: AMI meter devices, data communications, installation and commissioning, and analytics and behavioural change.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in technology, installation services, data communications, and analytics, particularly those with experience in advanced metering infrastructure. Suppliers capable of offering innovative solutions or proven delivery models in these areas are encouraged to participate, as the Utilities seek to improve water metering coverage and efficiency. Engaging with this procurement could lead to a potential subsequent tender, enhancing market reach and establishing valuable partnerships in the water industry.

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Notice Title

AMI Smart Metering Initiative

Notice Description

BACKGROUND: Severn Trent Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy (the Utilities) are seeking to publish a PIN notice and conduct a soft market testing exercise as permitted by regulations 58 and 59 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 to understand the opportunity to improve metering coverage, connectivity, provide greater visibility through more frequent water consumption data, in line with our 2035 vision for 100% meter coverage. The Utilities are looking to engage with multiple industries to identify potential suppliers who have current or emerging technical capabilities in this area. The aim of the PIN and soft market testing is to conduct market consultations with a view to preparing a potential future procurement activity in relation to this emerging technology. This PIN is not limited to participants of previous trials as the Utilities are keen to understand full market awareness. PROJECT DETAILS AND PROBLEM STATEMENT: The utilities are looking to roll-out AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) smart meters as part of the Green Recovery initiative in the areas of Coventry and Warwickshire. The goal is to install 157,000 smart meters by 31st March 2025 and intend to do this at pace with installation estimated to commence by March 2022 to reach around 30,000 meters by end of May 2022. At a high level, the Utilities are looking at better understanding the ability of the market to deliver in 4 areas as detailed in the Utilities' requirement: 1) Meter devices (Lot 1) 2) Data Communications (Lot 2) 3) Installation and commissioning (Lot 3) 4) Analytics and behavioural change (Lot 4) The areas of strategic consideration may also include (but are not limited to) the following: * Reduce demand for water by: Reducing leakage on our network Helping customers to reduce their usage * Improve the accuracy of consumption data to enable more efficient operational leakage targeting * Reduce the amount of time it takes for us to identify leaks on both customer supply pipes and internal plumbing * Continually and consistently receive data needed in order to enable a smart network * Support the water efficiency programme via identification of trends in water consumption and highlighting high or unusual consumption * Improve the customer experience through the provision of advanced technology The Utilities wish to develop a high level of understanding of the technology market and identify suppliers who can demonstrate their capability to deliver an AMI solution which answers the Utilities' problem statement and requirement.

Lot Information

AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) Meter Devices

Please get in touch with amira.haraketou-chad@severntrent.co.uk to obtain the details of the requirement.

Data Communications

Please get in touch with amira.haraketou-chad@severntrent.co.uk to obtain the details of the requirement.

Installation and Commissioning

Please get in touch with amira.haraketou-chad@severntrent.co.uk to obtain the details of the requirement.

Analytics and Behavioral Change

Please get in touch with amira.haraketou-chad@severntrent.co.uk to obtain the details of the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d453
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019684-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

72316000 - Data analysis services

72318000 - Data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

Hafren Dyfrdwy

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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