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Meter Operator Services

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2023 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for Meter Operator Services. The contract covers the provision of meter operator services across BMBC and Berneslai Homes estates. The council justified the direct award to EDF Energy based on technical reasons and circumstances, highlighting seamless data integration, technical expertise, familiarity with infrastructure, and efficiency in service delivery. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method, aims to ensure uninterrupted service and efficient energy consumption monitoring.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specialised in providing meter operator services and electricity solutions. Businesses with expertise in technical integration, energy management, and infrastructure familiarity are well-suited to compete. The contract signing with EDF Energy, a large-scale supplier, indicates a focus on service quality and operational efficiency. Companies looking to engage in energy service provision within the UK region should explore potential collaborations and offerings aligned with the technical requirements outlined in the awarded contract.

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Notice Title

Meter Operator Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of meter operator services across BMBC and Berneslai Homes estates

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the provision of meter operator services across BMBC and Berneslai Homes estates

Procurement Information

Under Regulation 32(5)(b), a contracting authority may justify the direct award to without conducting a full tendering process, where there are technical reasons and circumstances. The circumstances justifying the direct contract award to EDF Energy as the meter operator are driven by legal obligations, the need for seamless data integration, technical expertise, familiarity with infrastructure, and the potential risks and inefficiencies associated with choosing a different supplier. These factors, further highlighted below, collectively demonstrate that this contract is a case in where Regulation 32(5)(b) can be reasonably applied. Having EDF Energy as both the meter operator and electricity supplier can lead to seamless data integration. This integration can facilitate the real-time monitoring and management of energy consumption, helping the Council to comply with Regulations relating to the accurate measurement and reporting of energy use in commercial buildings. These technical expertise and efficiencies are essential to uninterrupted service. EDF Energy's familiarity with the council's infrastructure and equipment can also expedite fault resolution and maintenance. Additionally, all electricity services being under a single provider brings about consistency, ease and efficiency of contract administration reducing costs to BMBC. It also removes the risk of disputes between parties in the event the interface between the two functions fails.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037745-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38554000 - Electricity meters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Hill
Contact Email
laurenhill@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0126000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS

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