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SOLAR PV AUTOMATED METER READER SERVICE

DERBY HOMES LIMITED

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 14:20

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

DERBY HOMES LIMITED, a public authority in Derby, awarded a contract for the "SOLAR PV AUTOMATED METER READER SERVICE" to METER MANAGER LIMITED. This procurement process falls within the services industry category and is classified as monitoring and control services. The procurement process, conducted through an open competition method, began with a tender notice published in November 2025 and concluded with the contract award on 15 January 2026. The project is aimed at managing data from GSM Smart Meters monitoring solar PV generation in Derby and is scheduled to start on 1 April 2026, with possible extensions until 2032. The contract is valued at £175,000, with a gross amount of £210,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in energy monitoring solutions and data management services. The open competition nature of the procurement process encourages diverse business participation, particularly those capable of delivering technical quality coupled with competitive pricing. Businesses that excel in sustainable energy management and have capabilities in expanding smart metering solutions can leverage this contract for visibility and further expansion opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

SOLAR PV AUTOMATED METER READER SERVICE

Notice Description

Provision of automated reading service to manage data from Global System Mobile Communications (GSM) Smart Meters that monitor solar PV generation across multiple sites within Derby City.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A likely 2 x 2 year extension. Contract extension may be required if the original scope still needs to be fulfilled and the extension will not materially alter the nature, scope or economic balance of the contract. This extension possibility falls within the permitted modification provisions of the Procurement Act 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e132
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003938-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Nonye Ndukwe-Onuoha
Contact Email
dh-procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8UZ
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METER MANAGER

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