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26-A-2653 Comprehensive sub-metering solution

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Comprehensive sub-metering solution" was initiated by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, located at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, and falls under the services category for electrical power systems design. The procurement method is a direct award to ensure technical compatibility and interoperability with the existing supplier, Stark Software International Limited, located in Horley, Surrey. This contract, valued at over £191,112.05, involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of sub-metering infrastructure at approximately 410 metering points within the Trust's estate. The contract's completion status is set for award, with key dates including a standstill period ending on 7 April 2026, and a contract period from 6 April to 8 June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies involved in energy management solutions, particularly those capable of providing sophisticated sub-metering systems. Enterprises with expertise in electrical power systems design and remote data communication, such as Stark Software International Limited, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. The tender encompasses installation, commissioning, reconfiguration, and integration of metering infrastructure, thus presenting a lucrative opportunity for large-scale providers with technical resources to support both standard and out-of-hours operations. Continuing partnerships with existing suppliers like Stark may ensure service continuity and prevent disruptions in power systems, thus highlighting technical compatibility as a pivotal requirement.

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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. This includes the supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of sub-metering infrastructure across approximately 410 metering points, incorporating both new and existing (adopted) assets. The scope of goods and services includes: Supply of hardware and metering equipment to enable remote data capture and communication from all metering points Installation, commissioning, and fabrication of metering infrastructure at agreed circuit locations, including both standard and out-of-hours works where required Reconfiguration and integration of existing (adopted) metering points into a unified monitoring system and provision of remote data collection services.

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/027526-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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