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Meter Operator Services MOP

Cornwall Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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12 Jun 2026 at 15:17

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17 Oct 2024 at 12:05

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26 Jul 2024 at 14:05

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25 Jun 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Cornwall Council has been completed under the title "Meter Operator Services MOP," focusing on the industry category of public utilities within the UK. The process involved the provision of services covering installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance for the council’s electricity metering estate. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026, valued at £325,884.36. Stark Software was the awarded supplier for this selective procurement, ensuring critical operational support through their active service provision.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public utility services, particularly those equipped to provide comprehensive metering solutions. With a focus on quality and price, businesses that can deliver high service standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete in similar upcoming tenders. Such opportunities are ideal for companies within the utility services and data collection domains, aiming to expand their footprint in regional UK markets, as demonstrated by Stark Software’s contribution through its large-scale operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meter Operator Services MOP

Notice Description

This contract covers the provision of Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) services to support the Council's electricity metering estate, including installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance activities

Lot Information

Gas Metering Service

This contract covers the provision of Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) services to support the Council's electricity metering estate, including installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance activities

Electricity Metering Services

Lot 2, of the framework will allow the award of contracts for the supply of Electricity Metering Services, through mini competition or direct award. Direct award may be based on the highest scoring supplier at framework tender stage overall or in individual areas, of price, quality of service, social value or continuity of supply of existing services.

Water Metering Services

Lot 3, of the framework will allow the award of contracts for the supply of Water Metering Services, through mini competition or direct award. Direct award may be based on the highest scoring supplier at framework tender stage overall or in individual areas, of price, quality of service, social value or continuity of supply of existing services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04728f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

39370000 - Water installations

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

65000000 - Public utilities

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,884 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Additional Buyers

Kent County Council (T/a LASER)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Npower Commercial Gas Limited

Stark Software

Stark Software International Limited

Water Plus Limited

Wave Utilities Limited

Further Information

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