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COV-Meter Administrator for Street Lighting

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:28

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:17

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21 Jan 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for its Meter Administrator for Street Lighting contract. This contract, initiated under the tender process with the legal basis aligned with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, is categorised in the services industry focusing on the operation of electrical installations and data analysis services. The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, resulting in an active award to Power Data Associates Ltd, based in Milton Keynes. This award status was finalised on 26th February 2026, with the contract period slated to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, amounting to a gross contract value of £18,000.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in electrical installation and data analysis within the UK services sector. The nature of this 3-year contract could bring growth potential for large enterprises equipped to handle sophisticated meter administration projects and deliver monthly energy reports as part of the agreed metrics. With Power Data Associates Limited already awarded, SMEs might find indirect opportunities by exploring subcontracting or partnership avenues to leverage their expertise in related technical services associated with street lighting energy usage calculations. Engaging in public sector contracts with councils can enhance business credentials and expand market presence in the UK government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

COV-Meter Administrator for Street Lighting

Notice Description

Meter administrator services to calculate usage for unmetered street lighting equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017271-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

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


CPV Codes

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER DATA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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