Planning

Heat Meter and Billing Services

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Nov 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Heat Meter and Billing Services," focusing on the utilities industry within the Glenrothes, UKM72 region. The procurement is geared towards developing a second-generation framework for heat meter and billing services that aligns with current regulations and capabilities provided by the Heat Trust. Important relevant documents have been published starting on 25th November 2021, with a future notice expected on 21st February 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete an RFI (Request for Information) document as part of their engagement with the council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in utilities, specifically those equipped to supply and install heat metering equipment and offer billing services. Companies that can adapt to the transition towards real-time consumption and charging models may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Local authorities and housing associations also stand to benefit from participating in the framework, thus encouraging a collaborative approach to energy management and billing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Meter and Billing Services

Notice Description

Fife Council is tendering the 2nd Generation of the Framework for our own requirements, which should build upon the capabilities and guidance provided by the Heat Trust the range of capable solutions available from manufacturers and the regulations which are currently in use. The framework will support the transition from the legacy approach of payment in arrears to a real time consumption and charging model. This would remove the use of flat rate recharging mechanisms, which do not promote personal responsibility for energy consumption, as well as the energy costs from tenancy debt. We are currently considering how the Contract shall be structured for the next generation and are also developing our award criteria.

Lot Information

Heat Metering Equipment, Supply and Installaiton

Supply and Installation for Heat Meters

Meter Billing Services

Meter Billing Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433977
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38551000 - Energy meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Billie Mitchell
Contact Email
billie.mitchell@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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