Award

P-0751 MOP DCDA Services for Electricity Supplies

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 completed the procurement process for Meter Operators' Data Collector and Data Aggregated (MOP DCDA) services related to electricity supplies, with an award on 12th December 2025. The tender was categorised under the repair and maintenance services of electricity meters, and covers Manchester City Council's wards in the United Kingdom, falling under public authority - sub-central government. Managed through an open procedure, the contract period is set from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2031, worth £250,000 excluding VAT. An award has been pending for Stark Software International Ltd., marking the contract's completion without an extension option. Critical dates include the standstill period ending on 23rd December 2025 and the expected contract signature by 29th December 2025.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electricity metering operations, particularly for large corporations like Stark Software International Ltd., who have been awarded the contract. The procurement required expertise in maintaining the integrity of electricity meters and grid operations, ensuring safety standards. Open to various submissions, it also catered to SMEs, given the competitive landscape with bids for the final stage that stood at four, all from small and medium enterprises, illustrating a favourable environment for these businesses. Suppliers with capabilities in aggregate electricity usage and OFGEM compliance in the repair services sector could find significant opportunities through extensions of services during the contract term.

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Notice Title

P-0751 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/082356-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082356-2025
    12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059708-2025
    25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053528-2025
    3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • http://www.the-chest.org.uk
    The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th October 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

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