This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 16:41

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 11:05

TenderUpdate

25 Sep 2025 at 12:52

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for "MOP DCDA Services for Electricity Supplies," focusing on Meter Operators Data Collector and Data Aggregation services. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, will ensure the safety and integrity of electricity supplies across all wards of Manchester. It commenced on 14th April 2026 and is set to run for five years, ending on 13th April 2031. The contract, valued at £300,000 gross, involves significant repair and maintenance services for electricity meters and aligns with public sector regulations under UK legislation (2023/54). The procurement process reached its award stage on 27th May 2026, cementing the council's commitment to maintaining quality service delivery in the electricity sector.

The awarded contract presents significant possibilities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in utility services, infrastructure maintenance, and energy management. The successful supplier, STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL LTD., is a large enterprise, indicating opportunities for substantial service providers with the capacity to handle comprehensive data and maintenance tasks. The focus on open procurement methods allowed for a competitive environment in which six bids were initially submitted, with four progressing to the final stage, all from SMEs. This showcases the inclusive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to partake and significantly contribute to the public sector's infrastructure development and service efficiency improvements.

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Notice Title

MOP DCDA Services for Electricity Supplies

Notice Description

The procurement is for Meter Operators Data Collector and Data Aggregated (MOP DCDA) services for electricity supplies. A supplier is required to provide mandated (MOP DCDA) services for electricity supplies across all wards in Manchester City ensuring the safety of electricity meters and the integrity of the grid. The contract period will be for 5 years with no option to extend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will allow for meter points to be added throughout the contract and Manchester City Council reserve the right to increase the rebate per site on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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