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Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Kirklees Council seeking services for the District Heat Network within the Huddersfield area, falling under industry category CPV 65500000 for meter reading services. The contract was awarded following a limited procurement method, specifically through a further competition via YPO DPS 001056, with no prior publication of a call for competition. Although the tendering lot was eventually cancelled, Sycous Limited was identified as a supplier under this initiative. The contract, valued at £1,318,149, commences on 1st April 2026 and extends until 31st March 2029, with potential for a further two-year extension. The tender process, categorised under services, concluded with the contract signed on 23rd March 2026.

Businesses specialising in metering and billing services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises like Sycous Limited, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities arising from regional or local authorities governing public services. The scope initially covered the installation and commissioning of 1,042 payment meters along with ongoing billing and metering provisions, outlining an opportunity for companies proficient in these areas to expand their portfolio. Such contracts present avenues for firms with strong quality service offerings and social value contributions, as quality constituted 55% and social value 10% of the award criteria, providing a competitive edge to businesses focused on excellence and community impact.

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Notice Title

Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services

Notice Description

Kirklees Council conducted a further competition process under the YPO Metering and Meter Data Services DPS-1056 (the "Framework Agreement"). Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-007172 This procurement exercise was for the Purchase of Meters & the Provision for Billing and Metering Services for the District Heat Network. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2029 with the provision to extend for a 2-year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the procurement includes: 1. The purchase, installation and commissioning of 1,042 payment meters. 2. Billing and Metering Services of the 1,042 payment meters. The purchase and installation of new payment meters is a one-off purchase at the start of the contract. The Billing and Metering Services is a re-occurring provision to facility the day-to-day administration for residents such as top ups and availability credit, credit control & Debt recover, repairs and maintenance & tariff reviews.

Procurement Information

This was a further competition via a YPO DPS 001056 Metering and Meter Data Services. This publication to be a part of the DPS, YPO published and the Contract Notice identifier number is: 2021/S 000-007172

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06889b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,318,149 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYCOUS

Further Information

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