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SOL - Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) 2025

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Jun 2025 at 18:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SOL - Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) 2025" contract was conducted by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Solihull, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically pertaining to meter reading services for gas and electricity meters. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and concluded without competition. The status of the tender is complete, and the procurement stage has advanced to the award and contract stage as of 18th June 2025. The contract's active period commenced on 24th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 24th May 2030, involving readiness for the UK energy market reform, MHHS (Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in services related to automatic meter reading and utility management. Given the scale and nature of the contract, large-scale suppliers like Stark Software International Limited, the winning bidder, are well-suited to manage and execute such projects. The contract, with its focus on future energy market reform compliance, also provides a platform for businesses involved in technological advancements in energy management to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) 2025

Notice Description

Automatic Meter Reading Contract for both gas and electricity meters but also to include readiness for MHHS (Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement) which is the UK energy market reform aimed to modernise how electricity consumption is measured and settled it is due to commence from Sept 2025 and span an 18 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054720
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033443-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,557 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 May 2025 - 24 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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