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Meter Operated Services (Non Half Hourly)

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for "Meter Operated Services (Non Half Hourly)", focusing on non-half-hourly automatic meter readers. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically for meter reading services. The contract was awarded to EDF Energy Customers Limited and is set to be executed across the UK, specifically in the UKC region. The procurement stage is at the award and contract phase, dated 2nd March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement method was below threshold, with a total contract value of £211,200. Northumberland County Council, acting as the buyer, is a public authority within the sub-central government classification.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in providing meter reading services and energy management solutions. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in energy services and capacity for national operations, akin to EDF Energy Customers Limited, may find opportunities to expand their reach and showcase their capabilities in delivering consistent and reliable services over extended periods. This contract opens avenues for businesses capable of managing sophisticated operations across various UK regions, leveraging technological advancements in automatic meter reading systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meter Operated Services (Non Half Hourly)

Notice Description

Provider for non half hourly automatic meter readers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£211,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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