Planning

Electricity Meter Operating Services (MOP)

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority sub-central government agency based in Bradford, involves the upcoming Electricity Meter Operating Services (MOP) contract. This planned tender aims to cover the installation, maintenance, and operation of electricity meters across various locations within the United Kingdom, including regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKJ, UKK, UKI, and UKH. The procurement, at the planning stage as of 21st May 2025, addresses services within the energy sector, focusing on both residential and business meters. The estimated contract value is £500,000, and the tender is expected to accommodate the needs of SMEs and VCSEs, with a communication update slated for 9th September 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electricity meter installation and maintenance services, making it ideal for companies with expertise in the energy sector, particularly those focused on enhancing meter operation and data accuracy. With a contract period starting in April 2026 and ending in March 2029, a wide array of businesses, especially medium and small enterprises as well as social enterprises, will find this a compelling opportunity to expand their reach and secure a long-term government contract. The procurement process is designed to foster competition and innovation, enabling qualified suppliers to contribute to the reliable operation of Anchor’s extensive meter estate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity Meter Operating Services (MOP)

Notice Description

This contract covers the installation, maintenance and operation of electricity meters across Anchor's estate, including a number of half hourly meters in business locations, and residential meters. The meter operator is responsible for ensuring that the meters are operating correctly, transmitting accurate data and comply with regulations. Anchors estate of meters is maintained to provide accurate billing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024176-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

38551000 - Energy meters

51220000 - Installation services of checking equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
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
9 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
facilities.procurement@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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