Planning

Meter Operator Services

WEST MERCIA ENERGY

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process initiated by West Mercia Energy involves the planning stage for the "Meter Operator Services" contract. This project is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide Half Hourly Meter Operating Services to existing and new sites across the United Kingdom. Located in Shrewsbury, West Mercia Energy is a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process is classified under the industry category of goods, with the key area involving electricity meters and electrical installation work. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2030, with a future notice date scheduled for 1st March 2026. This project operates under a framework agreement basis, providing structured procurement expectations for potential suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations and metering services to expand their operations and establish long-term partnerships with a public authority. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in the installation and management of electricity meters would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Establishing a relationship with West Mercia Energy could offer consistent revenue streams across the contract's four-year duration, bolstered by the structured nature of a framework agreement, making it an attractive prospect for business growth and network expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meter Operator Services

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a single supplier to provide Half Hourly Meter Operating Services (MOP) to exisiting and new sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024146-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

38554000 - Electricity meters

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA ENERGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
customerservices@westmerciaenergy.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 5DE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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