This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 16:05

Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 19:06

Planning

27 Jul 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Portsmouth Water Limited seeks to provide smart meter assets, network, and data services, with an estimated contract value of £40,000,000. This significant procurement activity falls under the "Water meters" industry category (CPV: 38421100) and involves a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The procurement process is currently active and primarily focused within the South East (England) region. Businesses are expected to engage through an electronic submission portal, with selection criteria emphasising management capability, IT and infrastructure, meter asset provision, and experience with similar projects. The contract period spans 20 years, starting from December 2024, allowing for the installation and subsequent maintenance of the smart meter assets.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water metering, telecommunications, and data services. Businesses with expertise in smart meter technology, network infrastructure, and data management services are well-suited to compete in this process. The long-term nature of the contract, along with the sizeable budget allocation, presents an excellent opportunity for growth and market presence within the utility services sector. Companies that can provide robust and reliable smart meter solutions, ensuring integrative compatibility with Portsmouth Water’s existing deployment plans and systems, stand to benefit significantly from this procurement engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Water meters and data

Notice Description

Provide Portsmouth Water with meters and meter data securely and consistently. This is a mixed service and supply contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide Portsmouth Water with meters and meter data securely and consistently. This is a mixed service and supply contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009301-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

38421100 - Water meters

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
8 to 12 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Portsmouth Water Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1LG
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

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