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Provision of Measuring Instruments Directive (M.I.D) Approved U6 Credit Meters (Natural Gas)

PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 15:27

Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Phoenix Energy Group Ltd is seeking a suitably experienced Service Provider for the delivery of Measuring Instruments Directive (M.I.D) Approved U6 Credit Meters (Natural Gas). This procurement falls under the "goods" category within the industry classification of "Meters" (CPV: 38550000 and 38410000 for additional classifications), with the main delivery location being Northern Ireland (UKN). The procurement process has utilized both the open and negotiated procedures, initially starting with a tender stage on 4th September 2024 with a deadline for submission on 4th October 2024, followed by an award on 21st February 2025. This procurement has been completed and awarded, ensuring compliance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Further details are available in the associated Pre Qualification Ref: pqq-4581, where Phoenix Energy Group intends to appoint a contractor who can reliably supply and deliver the specified meters.

This tender offers a considerable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in the production and delivery of metering instruments, specifically natural gas credit meters. The Phoenix Energy Group, known for its prominent role in domestic gas credit meters in Northern Ireland, provides a clear framework and specific requirements, ensuring that qualified suppliers with relevant experience can compete effectively. The contract valued at £1,398,000 guarantees a substantial and extended engagement, ideal for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the gas utilities sector. The tender is particularly suited for businesses that can meet rigorous performance and compliance standards, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a regulated market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Measuring Instruments Directive (M.I.D) Approved U6 Credit Meters (Natural Gas)

Notice Description

The Phoenix Energy Group Ltd, seeks to appoint a suitably experienced Service Provider for the delivery of M.I.D Approved U6 Credit Meters (Natural Gas). Further details of the supplies required are set out in the draft Invitation to Tender documentation, made available with the associated Pre Qualification Ref: pqq-4581

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Phoenix Energy Group Ltd, seeks to appoint a suitably experienced Service Provider for the delivery of M.I.D Approved U6 Credit Meters (Natural Gas). Additional information: Phoenix Energy Group Ltd reserve the right at any time to; reject any, or all, repsonses and to cancel or withdraw from this procurement process at any stage; award a Contract without prior notice; change the bais, the procedures and timescales set out - or referred to - within the tender documentation; require any Applicant or subsequent Tenderer, to clarify any submissions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38410000 - Metering instruments

38550000 - Meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,398,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,398,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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
PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Michael Magill
Contact Email
michael.magill@phoenixenergyni.com
Contact Phone
+44 2890555847

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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