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Unmetered Supplies Data Service

National Highways

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

31 Aug 2023 at 10:49

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Aug 2023 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Planning

24 Aug 2023 at 20:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways, a government entity in the UK, has initiated a procurement process for the provision of an Unmetered Supplies Data Service. This service involves the procurement of unmetered electrical energy for road lighting and lit traffic signs on motorways and trunk roads in England. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a deadline for interested parties to contact Rebecca Jones at National Highways by 26th September 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in meter reading services and electricity supply to compete for providing the required services to National Highways. The procurement process aims to select a provider who can ensure compliance with industry procedures and standards for unmetered energy supply. Businesses capable of delivering on the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents will find this opportunity suitable for expanding their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unmetered Supplies Data Service

Notice Description

The Employer is National Highways the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. We also manage - and help prevent - incidents on England's motorways through our Traffic Officer Service. The Employer manages around 4,300 miles of carriageway and is made up of motorways and trunk roads. National Highways (hereafter referred to as the Employer) procures un-metered electrical energy from bulk electricity suppliers, for its road lighting and lit traffic signs on Motorways and Trunk Roads in England. As these electricity supplies are unmetered and traded Half Hourly (HH), the Service Information is required to conform to an industry procedure BSCP520 (Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure) and a Meter Administrator (MA), must be appointed. The Service covers all of the DNO (Distribution Network Operator) Areas in England and some sections of Scotland and Wales: www.ofgem.gov.uk/electricity/distribution-networks/gb-electricity-distribution-network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Employer is National Highways the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. We also manage - and help prevent - incidents on England's motorways through our Traffic Officer Service. The Employer manages around 4,300 miles of carriageway and is made up of motorways and trunk roads. National Highways (hereafter referred to as the Employer) procures un-metered electrical energy from bulk electricity suppliers, for its road lighting and lit traffic signs on Motorways and Trunk Roads in England. As these electricity supplies are unmetered and traded Half Hourly (HH), the Service Information is required to conform to an industry procedure BSCP520 (Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure) and a Meter Administrator (MA), must be appointed. The Service covers all of the DNO (Distribution Network Operator) Areas in England and some sections of Scotland and Wales: www.ofgem.gov.uk/electricity/distribution-networks/gb-electricity-distribution-network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f6e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025569-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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