Award

Half Hourly Electricity Meters

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

27 Feb 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Planning

12 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has concluded the procurement process for providing meter operator services on their half-hourly electricity meters and associated equipment, through an open procedure under the category of general public services. The procurement process, identified as contract number CW0248, progressed from the planning stage in July 2024 to the award stage by March 2025, with a signed contract in place as of 20 March 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 66,533.51, was awarded to Scottish Power, a large-scale supplier. The service is to be delivered within the region of UKM72, targeting Fife House in Glenrothes. The procurement process was facilitated entirely through electronic submission, emphasizing efficiency and transparency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in meter operator services, particularly those within the electricity utilities sector. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, ensures sustained business growth and stability. Enterprises equipped with technical capabilities to handle half-hourly electricity meters and associated systems are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, businesses with a track record of high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing will find ample growth potential through collaboration with a respected local authority like Fife Council.

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Notice Title

Half Hourly Electricity Meters

Notice Description

Fife Council requires the services of an authorised and registered meter operator to provide meter operator services on their half hourly electricity meters and associated equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires the services of an authorised and registered meter operator to provide meter operator services on their half hourly electricity meters and associated equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000772368
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526571
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

38554000 - Electricity meters

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

65500000 - Meter reading service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,533 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Ross, Billie Robb, derek Hamilton
Contact Email
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk, billie.robb@fife.gov.uk, derek.hamilton@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTISH POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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