Award

Award of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Analysis Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 15:17

Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, UK, has recently completed an open procurement process to contract for Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Analysis Services. This tender was part of a below-threshold open competition and has been successfully awarded to Enica Ltd, an SME based in Pontypridd. Covering service delivery across several regions in the United Kingdom, the contract was signed on 12 January 2026 and will run until 11 January 2028, with potential extensions leading to a total duration of five years. The procurement process involved detailed evaluation criteria focused on quality and price, ensuring high standards for technical approach, maintenance, and energy efficiency.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in meter reading services, data services, and energy efficiency solutions. SMEs, particularly those experienced in energy management and data analytics, stand to benefit from this contract due to the emphasis on technical expertise and competitive pricing. The open competition method employed by the University allows for robust participation from a range of suppliers, whilst clearly defined evaluation criteria provide a transparent process fostering growth opportunities for businesses that excel in quality provision and innovative approaches to energy management solutions.

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Notice Title

Award of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Analysis Services

Notice Description

The University of South Wales has appointed a provider to deliver the Provision of automated meter reading (AMR) and analysis services, visualisation and export for the University to manage, report and target performance contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term is two years. The University wishes to extend for a further 3 years in 12 month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002347-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38421100 - Water meters

38551000 - Energy meters

38554000 - Electricity meters

45333200 - Gas meter installation work

65500000 - Meter reading service

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENICA

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