Planning

NEPO303 Meter Operator Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 08:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited is planning a procurement process for the reprocurement of the NEPO303 Meter Operator Services Framework. This procurement aims to ensure the continuity of services related to half-hourly electricity meters, supporting accurate billing, statutory compliance, and effective energy management. The framework will be applicable across the UK, focusing on public utility services within the meters industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a market consultation submission deadline on 12 June 2026, and an expected notice for tender competition on 17 September 2026. The planning phase includes prior market engagement activities, allowing potential suppliers to participate in virtual consultation meetings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the public utility sector, particularly those specialising in meter operation and management services. As it is a framework agreement, it offers the potential for sustained business growth and long-term partnerships, catering to the energy management needs of both Member and Associate Authorities across sub-central government bodies in the UK. Companies with expertise in managing and operating electricity meters, and those focused on enhancing energy efficiency and compliance, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The engagement phase provides a platform for businesses to understand market requirements better and prepare for the forthcoming tender, facilitating informed and competitive bids when the procurement process formally opens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO303 Meter Operator Services

Notice Description

The NEPO Meter Operator Services Framework is being reprocured to ensure continuity of a critical service as the current agreement approaches the end of its extended term. The framework underpins the effective operation of half-hourly electricity meters across Member and Associate Authorities, supporting accurate billing, statutory compliance and effective energy management.

Planning Information

NEPO seeks to procure a framework agreement for Meter Operator Services. The purpose of this notice is to provide prior information to the market on the intentions of NEPO to procure such a framework agreement. This notice also provides an open invite to market consultation meetings. NEPO intends to hold market consultation meetings with suppliers prior to this procurement project. The market consultation meetings are advertised openly using this notice. A Market Consultation Questionnaire will be made accessible via the Open eTendering system on 29 May 2026, with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on 12 June 2026. Suppliers wishing to access and complete the Market Consultation Questionnaire must first register on the eTendering system using the following link: https://www.open-uk.org Within the questionnaire, suppliers will be given the opportunity to register for a market consultation meeting via an Eventbrite link. Market consultation meetings are limited in number and will take place during June and July 2026 . Appointments will be no longer than one hour, and NEPO intends to conduct these sessions virtually through online meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams or other secure meeting platforms. Attendance at market consultation is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute an intention to tender. Dates may be subject to change depending on availability and supplier uptake. Please note the above information may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a84f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050589-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

38550000 - Meters

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Aug 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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