Metering Audit & Test Assurance Services

LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 16:56

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Metering Audit & Test Assurance Services" was undertaken by the Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd, a central government authority based in London. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting auditing services. The procurement was executed using an open and competitive flexible procedure, and the contract was awarded to IMSERV EUROPE LIMITED with a gross value of £432,670. Key milestones include the completion of the tender phase, the award on 17th June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1st July 2026 and running until 30th June 2029, with a possible renewal for another 12 months. The geographic focus of this procurement is the UKI region (United Kingdom).

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in metering, auditing, and related assurance services. The process was competitive, with a total of three bids received and a stipulation that only members of the Association of Meter Operators could participate, highlighting the specialised nature of the services required. Large businesses specialising in these services, particularly those capable of meeting the technical and economic selection criteria, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With the potential for future renewals, there are ongoing opportunities for suppliers to further engage and expand within this sector.

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Notice Title

Metering Audit & Test Assurance Services

Notice Description

This procurement will establish a Contract for the provision of Metering Audit & Test Assurance Services for the Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd ("LCCC").

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057335-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,558 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,558 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£360,558 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOW CARBON CONTRACTS COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMSERV EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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