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Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Colchester City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:05

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for a "Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework." This framework is active and caters to the energy meters industry, with a focus on goods. Located in the United Kingdom, the framework supports various UK public bodies, including local authorities and NHS entities. The procurement was split into two lots: Meter Operator and Data Aggregator/Collector for both energy and water utilities. The award was made on 14th July 2025, and six suppliers have been named as awarded contractors. The tender was initiated in February 2025 and completed in July 2025, with a procurement value of £5,000,000.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in energy meters and related goods or services. SMEs like Energy Assets Ltd and SMS Energy Services Limited have successfully participated, highlighting the inclusiveness of smaller-scale businesses. The open procedure and framework agreement are designed to accommodate multiple suppliers, offering avenues for business expansion through direct awards or mini competitions for contracts up to five years. Businesses specializing in utility data services, meter operation, and maintenance, particularly those compliant with public sector requirements, stand to benefit the most from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Notice Description

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot1: Meter Operator - Energy and Water Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

Lot Information

Meter Operator - Energy and Water

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot1: Meter Operator - Energy and Water Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040760-2025
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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

CPV Codes

38551000 - Energy meters

38554000 - Electricity meters

45333200 - Gas meter installation work

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Colchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Energy Assets Ltd

IMServ Europe Limited

NPower

SMS Energy Services Limited

Stark Software International Limited

TMA Data Management Limited

Further Information

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