Planning

Smart Metering Solution Installation Partner(s)

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

20 Nov 2023 at 22:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbrian Water Group Limited is planning a procurement process for the installation of Smart Metering Solutions in their Northumbrian, Essex, and Suffolk operating areas. The tender, titled "Smart Metering Solution Installation Partner(s)", falls under the works category in the industry classification related to water-distribution pipelines. Interested parties can participate in a pre-market engagement exercise by expressing their interest before the deadline of 6 December 2023. The engagement involves providing feedback on capabilities for the installation rollout of smart meters and communication devices, with a focus on meter installations, deployment planning, surveys, customer contact management, and meter triage and health management.

This opportunity with the Northumbrian Water Group Limited offers businesses in the works sector a chance to partner in the Smart Transformation Programme. Companies well-versed in the installation of smart meters and communication devices for both household and non-household settings, replacement of meters, deployment planning, and customer engagement management are suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for the pre-market engagement set for 6 December 2023, followed by a review of supplier responses for potential partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Smart Metering Solution Installation Partner(s)

Notice Description

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) is currently reviewing the provision of Smart Metering Installation Partner(s), as part of the Smart Transformation Programme. We aim to partner with a number of installation partners to assist with smart meter and smart communication device installation rollout across our Northumbrian, Essex and Suffolk operating areas. The precise works, services, and capabilities to partner on delivery have not yet been fully defined. This PIN is issued to manage a pre-market engagement exercise. NWG seeks to obtain feedback from the marketplace in relation to what is currently available within this market space before issuing a tender. NWG is looking to understand capabilities of installation providers in the market who are suitably positioned to provide us with services to support our challenging long term installation targets. The main area of focus are- Smart Meter & Smart Communications Device Installations * Both household and non-household installations * Replacement of existing external meters with smart meters and communication devices within existing boundary boxes * Replacement of internal meters within the customers property * New Smart meter and communication device installations (via street excavation to install new boundary boxes) Additional areas of interest as part of this market engagement exercise are; Deployment Planning - * Resource planning and management * Install planning and scheduling Pre-Installation surveys * Physical / desk top survey of metered and un-metered properties Customer Contact Management * Management of the end-to-end customer engagement campaign including appointment booking and water efficiency interventions Meter Triage & Meter Health Management * Triage and management of the field activity to resolve meter health issues e.g. on site diagnostic, meter / communication device replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is issued to manage a pre-market engagement exercise. NWG seeks to obtain feedback from the marketplace in relation to what is currently available within this market space before issuing a tender. The primary focus of this pre market engagement to provide market intelligence and an insight into market trends, solution availability, as well as any perceived risks and opportunities. It is not itself a call for tender or a pre-qualification exercise. The information within this document has been generated solely for market engagement purposes and, depending on the information received from potential suppliers, may not reflect the information ultimately presented in any future calls to tender. NWG would appreciate your feedback in the form of an expression of interest to this PIN and subsequently a response to our available RFI questionnaire only at this stage. All responses will be treated confidentially. All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind NWG to any specific approach to procurement, nor will responses be treated as conveying any promise or commitment on the part of the respondent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034343-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45233251 - Resurfacing works

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of 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 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2024Expired
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex

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

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