Award

Half Hourly Electricity Meters

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 13:50

TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2025 at 13:33

TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2025 at 14:41

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 16:58

Planning

12 Jul 2024 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes, UK, has awarded a contract for the provision of meter operator services for their half hourly electricity meters and associated equipment. The procurement, classified under industry code 65500000 for meter reading services, was conducted through an open procedure and covered by GPA regulations. The award was completed on 20th March 2025 to Scottish Power, who will deliver services in the UKM72 region. The contract, worth £66,533.51, began on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electricity meter services, including installation, repair, and maintenance. Companies that are authorised and registered as meter operators are well-suited to compete, especially those that can offer competitive pricing coupled with high-quality service. The procurement fosters business growth by enabling companies to secure long-term contracts and establish robust partnerships with regional authorities like Fife Council. Business entities that specialise in electronic submission systems and can respond efficiently to tender updates also have an advantage.

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Notice Title

Half Hourly Electricity Meters

Notice Description

Fife Council requires the services of an authorised and registered meter operator to provide meter operator services on their half hourly electricity meters and associated equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires the services of an authorised and registered meter operator to provide meter operator services on their half hourly electricity meters and associated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010703-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

38554000 - Electricity meters

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,533 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
billie.robb@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTISH POWER

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