Award

Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Metering and Billing Solution in North Ayrshire. The procurement, identified with the tender ID NAC/STA/5248, falls under the meter reading service industry category (CPV 65500000). This service is located in North Ayrshire, UKM93 region, and utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The main procurement stage documented is the award phase, with the contract being signed on 7th August 2024. The winning supplier, Switch2, will provide the metering and billing solutions already in use, ensuring continuity of service and avoiding additional costs for installation.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in utility services, particularly those specialising in metering and billing solutions. Companies that can offer bespoke, integrated services and possess the technical expertise required for such contracts stand to benefit substantially. By focusing on similar tenders, businesses can position themselves as reliable partners capable of delivering cost-effective and seamless service transitions, which is crucial in areas requiring minimal disruption to residents and existing infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

Notice Description

Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

Procurement Information

As Switch2 Energy Limited's meters and billing equipment are already installed in North Ayrshire Council (NAC) properties, there will be no additional set up and installation costs to NAC or tenants. If a different contractor is appointed, there would be new costs to NAC and tenants for the billing and metering equipment and there would be disruption to residents due to new equipment being installed and new metering requirements. By continuing with Switch2 Energy Limited, NAC achieves best value because a new contractor would charge for and install new metering equipment, increasing the contract value significantly. Also, there is continuity of service for North Ayrshire residents and NAC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024900-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£196,137 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324220

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCH2

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