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title: "Highways England - National Meter Administrator Contract (2018)"
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# Highways England - National Meter Administrator Contract (2018)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f23686c-34ef-4ba1-9150-f2a49f140633

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking suppliers for the National Meter Administrator Contract (2018), focused on procuring un-metered electrical energy for road lighting and lit traffic signs on Motorways and Trunk Roads across England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd August 2018. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st October 2018 and will last for three years, ending on 30th September 2021. This tender falls under the services category with a specific classification of electricity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy supply and management services, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that hold the necessary compliance and approval as Meter Administrators to BSCP520 will find this tender particularly suitable, allowing them to expand their market reach while contributing to the efficient operation of electrical services on the UK’s major roads.

## Notice

This is a notice to make suppliers aware of opportunity to tender for the 'Highways England - National Meter Administrator Contract (2018)' Highways England procures un-metered electrical energy from bulk electricity suppliers, for its road lighting and lit traffic signs on Motorways and Trunk Roads in England. As these electricity supplies are unmetered and traded Half Hourly (HH), the Service Information is required to conform to an industry procedure BSCP520 (Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure) and a Meter Administrator (MA), must be appointed. Suppliers must be compliant/approved MA to BSCP520 Additional information: Dates are indicative contract award dates which may vary. Contract is for a total of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36560f35-eed9-4f8e-92f0-63ed18f36712 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2018 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36560f35-eed9-4f8e-92f0-63ed18f36712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36560f35-eed9-4f8e-92f0-63ed18f36712
  20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- http://ttps://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:315394-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
  OJEU link

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