Award

Provision of a Utilities Monitoring and Targeting Database

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is conducting a completed tender process for the "Provision of a Utilities Monitoring and Targeting Database." This procurement, categorised under services, is aimed at developing a database to manage utility invoices from multiple sources, and it is located in Motherwell, Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract value is set at £300,000. The process involves monitoring utility consumption to aid in achieving net zero carbon emissions. The contract was awarded on the 3rd of November, 2021, with a potential duration of three years, including options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management software and data services. Companies that can deliver effective utilities monitoring solutions, provide training, and support systems will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with experience in managing large databases and who comply with sustainability standards could significantly benefit from this contract, aligning their growth strategies with the growing emphasis on environmental responsibility within public procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Utilities Monitoring and Targeting Database

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) require to procure database software to store all utility invoices: from electricity, gas, water, biomass and oil suppliers. This database will hold utility invoices from NLC and Transform Schools NL. This system will allow reports to be run highlighting property performance, benchmark property performance to set targets to contribute to net zero carbon emissions and for annual reporting to Scottish Government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council are looking for the Supply of an Energy Management Bureau Service including Monitoring and Targeting (M&T) System, Bill Validation for multi-utilities at multiple sites and Online Portal for the entry of meter data for a three-year period with the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months at the end of the three-year period and an additional 12 months at the end of year four (3+1+1). The Contractor will appoint a single point of contact to manage the contract in full. The Contractor will be required to liaise with other North Lanarkshire Council contractors, where applicable, such as Utility Suppliers, Meter Operators and Facility Management Providers (FMP's). This will be in the form of both written and verbal communications. The Contractor shall minimise disruptions to North Lanarkshire Council, its staff and any other interested party involved in the provision or use of the service. The Contractor shall in no way jeopardise the reputation of North Lanarkshire Council or their representatives, nor risk bringing them into disrepute. The Contractor will also be required to deal with Utility Bill Validation and Processing, Billing Query System, Energy Management Software, Data Transfer and Database Setup, Online Energy Reporting, Profile Data Reports, Invoice Data Reports, Asset Reports, Self-Read Meter Reading Portal, Quality Data Checking, KPI Management and Reporting, Additional/Regular Energy Reporting Requirements, Half-hourly and Smartmeter/AMR Data Management, Provision of a Help Desk, Provision of Training, Maintenance of a Quality System, Calculation of Third-Party Electricity Charges, Ad-hoc Software Development and Population of Third-Party System with energy data and invoices. Further details regarding each point listed can be found within the Specification.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Council intends to include an additional 2 x 12 month extension period which can be utilised should circumstances arise that such an extension is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000661211
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20214 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stewartpa@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698403876

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422244
    Provision of a Utilities Monitoring and Targeting Database - North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) require to procure database software to store all utility invoices: from electricity, gas, water, biomass and oil suppliers. This database will hold utility invoices from NLC and Transform Schools NL. This system will allow reports to be run highlighting property performance, benchmark property performance to set targets to contribute to net zero carbon emissions and for annual reporting to Scottish Government.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431990
    Provision of a Utilities Monitoring and Targeting Database - North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) require to procure database software to store all utility invoices: from electricity, gas, water, biomass and oil suppliers. This database will hold utility invoices from NLC and Transform Schools NL. This system will allow reports to be run highlighting property performance, benchmark property performance to set targets to contribute to net zero carbon emissions and for annual reporting to Scottish Government.

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