Planning

Heat Networks Metering & Billing

HOME GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, as part of its planning stage, involves Home Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Newcastle, UK. This initiative aims to procure a heat network Metering and Billing provider, focusing on the service industry category. The coverage spans multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UK regions among others. The formal contract for this procurement is set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and end on 2nd August 2030. Currently, preliminary market engagement is underway, with a key deadline on 23rd January 2026 for engagement activities. Potential suppliers are encouraged to contact Home Group procurement for further engagement details.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in meter reading services, particularly those capable of providing annual metering and billing, as well as maintenance and installation of heat metering equipment. It's ideal for firms with expertise in heat network management and related services looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Engaging with this pre-market phase could position businesses advantageously in anticipation of the formal procurement opportunity, allowing them to establish connections and understand the buyer’s requirements more deeply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Networks Metering & Billing

Notice Description

Please note, the below is purely pre-market engagement. This is not a formal opportunity. Home Group Limited is looking to procure a heat network Metering and Billing (M&B) provider to undertake the following services: - Annual Metering and Billing of heat network units - Repair & maintenance of heat network metering equipment - Installation/retrofit of heat meters, solenoid valves and Secure Meters - Assistance with water management Further services are yet to be defined.

Planning Information

Engagement will be undertaken on an individual organisation basis. In the first instance please get in touch with Home Group procurement and you will directed to those carrying out the engagement. Please note, this is pre-market engagement. Not a formal opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075871-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 4BX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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