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Water meter data management solution

AFFINITY WATER LIMITED

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has resulted in the award of a contract to Itron Metering Solutions UK Limited for a solution concerning data capture from non-smart water meter reads. The buyer for this contract is Affinity Water Limited, located in Hatfield, UK. The contract supports the 'services' industry category and aligns with the utility services sector. This procurement is at the contract award stage with the award notice published on 6th October 2025. The work encompasses various regions in the United Kingdom and carries a significant award value of £160,000, part of a larger gross amount of £192,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and extend until 31st December 2031, with a potential renewal based on ongoing requirements. The procurement method used was a direct award, ensuring continuity and compatibility with the current non-smart metering system.

This contract presents growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in metering solutions, cloud-based data services, and utility service applications. Businesses adept in meter reading services and data management within the utilities sector would find this tender particularly advantageous. This opportunity is well-suited for enterprises that can leverage their expertise in integrating and managing data capture solutions compatible with existing infrastructure. Given the contract's renewal clause, there is potential for businesses to secure a long-term relationship, providing sustained service improvements as the transition to smart metering progresses.

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Notice Title

Water meter data management solution

Notice Description

Affinity Water requires the continued service of a hosted, cloud-based solution to capture data from its existing fleet of non-smart meters. Over the next ten years, the need for the non-smart meter data capture solution will decline significantly, in line with the increasing rollout of smart meters. As part of its smart metering programme, Affinity Water will be utilising a different system for capturing data from smart meters. The contract for this new system has already been awarded following a UCR tender process.

Procurement Information

This award is for repeat services relating the the data capture of non-smart water meter reads, where it is critical that the solution is compatible with the current configuration of Affinity Water's metering technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
AFFINITY WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementsupportteam@affinitywater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9EZ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Villages
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITRON METERING SOLUTIONS

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