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Half Hourly Metering Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for "Half Hourly Metering Services," falling under the services industry category. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and this procurement was conducted under the framework of LASER’s Electricity Flex 2020 – 2024. The award was finalized on 30th November 2020, with Stark Software International Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract is currently active and valued at £157,000, serving the requirements for the provision of Half Hourly Metering Operator Services and Data Collection and Aggregation in Aberdeenshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the energy services sector, particularly those that specialise in metering services and data management related to electricity supply. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in operational services or those familiar with regulatory requirements for metering could find this contract to be a suitable competitive opportunity. Given the framework allows local authorities to direct award contracts, businesses capable of meeting specific service standards could benefit from collaborations with public bodies, thus leading to growth in the local market.

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Notice Title

Half Hourly Metering Services

Notice Description

A service contract for the provision of Half Hourly Metering Operator Services and Data Collection and Aggregation - as a mandatory requirement for the supply of electricity

Lot Information

Lot 1

LASER Energy is part of Kent County Council's Commercial Services Energy Division. Lot 2 of LASER's Electricity Flex 2020 - 2024 (Y18003) framework provides an OJEU compliant procurement route for metering services which are independent of any supply agreement. The framework allows local authorities to direct award contracts without opening for further competition. Aberdeenshire Council currently has 146 Electricity Supplies that require a service contract to be in place for the provision of Half Hourly Metering Operator Services and Data Collection and Aggregation - as a mandatory requirement for the supply of electricity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637705
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401057
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

38554000 - Electricity meters

48771000 - General utility software package

72212771 - General utility software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
euan.aitken@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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