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26-A-2653 Comprehensive sub-metering solution

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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Award

27 May 2026 at 09:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 16:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 16:32

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract for a comprehensive sub-metering solution aimed at improving energy consumption monitoring across its facilities. This falls under the industry category of electrical power systems design services and is based in Leicester, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 13 April 2026, covering a term from 14 April to 14 June 2026. The method employed was a direct award, chosen for technical compatibility reasons, facilitating continuity with Stark Software International Limited, the existing supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management systems and electrical power services, particularly those capable of integrating advanced sub-metering infrastructure with existing systems. Companies with expertise in remote data collection and system integration technologies would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, opening doors to future collaborations within the healthcare public sector. With a project value exceeding £191,000, the contract underscores potential for significant business growth and long-term establishment in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26-A-2653 Comprehensive sub-metering solution

Notice Description

The Trust is procuring a comprehensive sub-metering solution to enable enhanced monitoring and management of energy consumption across its estate.

Procurement Information

Continuation with the existing supplier is required for technical compatibility and interoperability. The Trust's metering estate, communications architecture, and reporting systems are already configured within Stark's environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067438
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049454-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,260 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£159,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 14 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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