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PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:02

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has successfully awarded the contract for the project titled "PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)". The award was announced on 5th February 2026 and aims to provide services in the meter reading industry category. The contract, valued at £417,487, has been awarded to Stark Software International Ltd., with the agreement being signed on 4th February 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, fully compliant with the European Union legal framework under the scheme CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement activities fall under the services category and are located within the Perth area, specifically in the region coded UKM77.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the energy management and meter operations sectors. Companies equipped with proficiency in managing energy meters and offering related energy services would find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the contract's emphasis on quality and pricing, with a notable weighting on competitive pricing (60%), businesses that can efficiently deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality (40%) are well-suited to tender for such projects. By aligning with regional, public service needs, this award facilitates engagement with public authorities, potentially leading to further collaboration and market expansion within and beyond Perth & Kinross Council's jurisdiction.

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Notice Title

PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to act as the Data Collector (DCDA) and Meter Operator (MOP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to act as the Data Collector (DCDA) and Meter Operator (MOP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

38551000 - Energy meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£417,487 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Anton
Contact Email
canton@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

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