Tender

Smart Communications Network & Smart Water Meters (Meter as a Service) Northumbria Region

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

20 Jul 2023 at 19:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbrian Water Group Limited, a contracting authority based in Durham, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for the provision of a 'Smart Communications Network & Smart Water Meters (Meter as a Service) Northumbria Region'. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on wide area network services. The tender deadline for expression of interest is Friday 4th August 2023, followed by the deadline for the completed PQQ on Friday 11th August 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for communication service providers and meter suppliers to partner with Northumbrian Water to deliver smart water meters and related services in phases. Businesses specialising in water meters, wide area networks, and smart metering technologies are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, and the process involves a negotiated procedure with prior competition call, aligning with the buyer's strategic requirements in the water industry.

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Notice Title

Smart Communications Network & Smart Water Meters (Meter as a Service) Northumbria Region

Notice Description

Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) plan to appoint a prime supplier (Communication Service Provider), to partner with primary and secondary sub-contractors (Meter Supplier(s)) to deliver an end-to-end 'Meter as a Service' to cover the NWL requirements for smart metering requirements in our Northumbria operating region. The requirement is for the supply of smart water meters for both domestics and commercial properties with compatible communications devices, a wide area network provision covering all devices in the operating area, AMI services (e.g., Head-end systems, installation and commissioning tools, reporting, etc.), and any required Integration & IT services with core NWL systems. The deployment will be split into 3 phases with the winning supplier needing to demonstrate a successful rollout in the phase 1 area before being able to progress to the following phases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As main description covering our Northumbria operating area. The full specification for this requirement can be found within the procurement documents.

Options: After the initial 60 months a 60 + 60 months extension is available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021026-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

38421100 - Water meters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Amy Barker
Contact Email
amy.barker@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7562909341

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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