Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Non-Household Customers: AMI Smart Water Meters, Networks and Data services

SCOTTISH WATER

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 08:07

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 13:58

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 12:55

TenderUpdate

29 May 2025 at 14:37

Tender

26 May 2025 at 08:24

Planning

01 Nov 2024 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water, a public organisation based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) featuring smart water meters, networks, and data services tailored for non-household customers. The procurement initiative, identified as "SW25/INF/1494", falls primarily under the services category of wide area network services according to the CPV classification 72720000. The project is expected to commence from early 2026, aiming for completion by 2032, pending final business case approval. The selective procurement method utilised a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition to ensure the selection of suitable partners facilitated under a framework agreement. This project follows after a successful pilot in Inverness and Orkney and seeks to substantially reduce water demand by 80 million litres per day.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in smart water metering technologies, communication networks, and data service management. Businesses adept at operating within Scotland’s diverse geography, and those who can deliver comprehensive solutions through consortium and subcontracting partnerships would find this tender advantageous. The substantial scale and complexity of the project, with a focus on effective consortium forming, makes it well-suited for large and medium enterprises with the capability to manage sophisticated network integrations and service management solutions. The initiative supports advanced technological integration, making it ideal for firms aligned with smart data management and sustainability practices.

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Notice Title

Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Non-Household Customers: AMI Smart Water Meters, Networks and Data services

Notice Description

Scottish Water is planning an accelerated, nationwide rollout of AMI smart metering for our <br/>non-household customers from 2026-2032, subject to final business case approval. This <br/>initiative follows a successful pilot with approximately 3,000 business customers in Inverness <br/>and Orkney.<br/><br/>The primary driver is to achieve a sustainable demand reduction of 80 million litres per day <br/>(80MLd) through a combination of customer and network side interventions.<br/>This programme will involve full replacement of the existing mechanical meter estate. It is <br/>planned that Implementation will be prioritised based on water deficit areas to maximise impact, <br/>with installations beginning early 2026.<br/><br/>This framework will support the nationwide rollout of AMI smart metering for our non-household <br/>customers, the scope of which includes:<br/>* Smart water meters for non-household customers<br/>* Supporting Headend systems <br/>* Communication networks<br/>* Overall service management and front-line support<br/><br/>Scottish Water will also require a Meter Data Management System (MDMS), which will be <br/>procured separately, but must integrate with the solution provided through this procurement.<br/>Installation services are not included in the scope of this procurement.<br/>It is expected that the successful Bidder will supply smart water meters, headend system/s and <br/>communication networks to fulfil the requirements of the rollout. Given Scotland's diverse <br/>geography and challenging conditions, it is anticipated that a mixed network provision will be <br/>required to achieve maximum connectivity. Bidders will likely need to form a consortium of <br/>partners through subcontracting arrangements to deliver the full spectrum of solutions, but we <br/>will require a lead bidder.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water is planning an accelerated, nationwide rollout of AMI smart metering for our
non-household customers from 2026-2032, subject to final business case approval. This
initiative follows a successful pilot with approximately 3,000 business customers in Inverness
and Orkney.

The primary driver is to achieve a sustainable demand reduction of 80 million litres per day
(80MLd) through a combination of customer and network side interventions.
This programme will involve full replacement of the existing mechanical meter estate. It is
planned that Implementation will be prioritised based on water deficit areas to maximise impact,
with installations beginning early 2026.

This framework will support the nationwide rollout of AMI smart metering for our non-household
customers, the scope of which includes:
* Smart water meters for non-household customers
* Supporting Headend systems
* Communication networks
* Overall service management and front-line support

Scottish Water will also require a Meter Data Management System (MDMS), which will be
procured separately, but must integrate with the solution provided through this procurement.
Installation services are not included in the scope of this procurement.
It is expected that the successful Bidder will supply smart water meters, headend system/s and
communication networks to fulfil the requirements of the rollout. Given Scotland's diverse
geography and challenging conditions, it is anticipated that a mixed network provision will be
required to achieve maximum connectivity. Bidders will likely need to form a consortium of
partners through subcontracting arrangements to deliver the full spectrum of solutions, but we
will require a lead bidder. Additional information: To access this opportunity, please register using the following link . https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b35a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSTER WATER METERING T/A HONEYWELL

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