Planning

Smart Metering Engineering Services

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Smart Metering Engineering Services" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial, a central purchasing body located in London, UK. This upcoming tender, expected to open for further notice on 5th September 2025, falls within the services category with a specific focus on engineering services related to smart metering. The estimated contract value stands at £2,800,000. The tender, identified by its CPV classification 71300000, involves activities such as engineering design, signal propagation, and protocol specification. These services are essential for supporting the rollout of smart metering systems across the UK, thereby driving advancements in metering and communication protocols.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, technical design, and professional services pertinent to the communications and gas industries. Companies with expertise in smart metering technologies, particularly those with knowledge in radio frequency signal propagation and security protocols, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of conducting device trials and advising on technical issues would find this tender especially suitable. The project under the auspices of a national authority offers potential growth and prestige for successful bidders in facilitating a high-impact initiative that aligns with government and industry standards.

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Notice Title

Smart Metering Engineering Services

Notice Description

The requirement is for services relating to engineering, technical design, signal propagation and protocol specification for smart metering-related devices. The service provider develops and maintains specifications led by DESNZ on behalf of industry covering smart metering systems and related devices and the communications protocols underpinning the end-to-end system. It requires detailed knowledge of smart metering devices and their communications & security protocols, government and industry specifications and assurance processes, radio frequency signal propagation, the design and conduct of device trials and an ability to advise on technical issues identified during the rollout.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for services relating to engineering, technical design, signal propagation and protocol specification for smart metering-related devices. The service provider develops and maintains specifications led by DESNZ on behalf of industry covering smart metering systems and related devices and the communications protocols underpinning the end-to-end system. It requires detailed knowledge of smart metering devices and their communications & security protocols, government and industry specifications and assurance processes, radio frequency signal propagation, the design and conduct of device trials and an ability to advise on technical issues identified during the rollout.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05580b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036997-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

71300000 - Engineering services

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanna.protopapas@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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