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Provision of Energy Metering application for on train energy billing

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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02 May 2025 at 18:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited (GTR), located in London, focuses on acquiring an energy metering application for on-train energy billing. Classified under the utilities special regime, this direct award tender was completed using the procurement method due to the unique compatibility provided by Atkins Realis Rail & Transit Limited's product offering, compatible with GTR's fleets. The direct award contract, valued at £689,472, covers the provision of metering instruments and spans from 16 May 2025 to 31 March 2028. This tender is part of maintaining compliance with Network Rail's billing interfaces, ensuring GTR avoids additional costs from billing discrepancies.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in energy metering technology and related goods to explore similar contracts in the rail industry. Companies with expertise in developing compatible systems for transportation fleets, particularly those adept at leveraging intellectual property for direct procurement processes, would find such tenders appropriate for their skillset. Although Atkins Realis Rail & Transit Limited secured this specific contract, it underscores the demand for advanced technical solutions within the railway sector, opening avenues for innovation and partnership among similar businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Energy Metering application for on train energy billing

Notice Description

GTR requires an on-ground billing data service to ensure that GTR is not at risk of any wash-up in VTAC/EC4T billing from Network Rail. AtkinsRealis provide an approved NR product which collects compliant data for correct billing. It is a fully automated service and without this GTR would be at risk of an additional wash-up cost. Energyx is fully compatible with GTR's onboard meters across all fleets and compliant to NR OTM billing interface. To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=946703499

Procurement Information

Atkins provide an approved NR product which collects compliant data for correct billing. Currently there is no other service which provides similar and which is compatible with all GTR fleets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018932-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38410000 - Metering instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£689,472 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Darren Pallett
Contact Email
darren.pallett@blueyonder.co.uk
Contact Phone
07815016610

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS RAIL & TRANSIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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