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title: "Metering Infrastructure"
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# Metering Infrastructure

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fa9e6b2-90da-4139-a1e9-b08a4391c28e

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## Summary

Bedford College is inviting tenders for a project titled "Metering Infrastructure" as part of its commitment to enhancing the data quality for electricity and gas usage across its facilities. This procurement falls under the works category and is classified under the CPV codes for electrical supplies and accessories as well as gas meter installation work. The open tender process is now complete, with the contract awarded on 12th February 2021, and a total value of £43,828 for the awarded supplier, Stark Software International Ltd. The contract duration is set from 15th February 2021 to 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 5th February 2021.

This project presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in metering systems, electrical supplies, and utility data management. Companies involved in installation services for sub-meters, data collection systems, and software development could find this tender particularly relevant to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract allows suppliers to expand their market presence in the education sector, strengthen their portfolio in sustainability projects, and foster relationships with public sector clients that value innovation in energy management.

## Notice

Bedford College has secured funding for a grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). As part of the works the college need to improve the quality of the data received for Electricity and Gas used across their portfolio. The Scope of Works outlines the tender requirements of a project to ensure the college has a new metering system with a web/cloud based Graphical User Interface detailing half hourly data (Day +1) of all electricity and gas meters and also new sub-meters that need to be installed where main utility meters are not installed. The contractor is to provide costs for installing new sub-meters where necessary and assisting the college in obtaining half hourly data from all existing utility meters, either by transferring responsibility of data collection or installing additional data loggers to the existing meters to ensure the data is fed into the new metering system. The Tender shall also allow for the first year's subscription costs for the metering software and all commissioning and training required to train 3no. users separately in how to access and use the software. Additional information: Tender packs can be obtained from Craig Pullen by email at craig@cpconsulting.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387e36ce-efa2-4ad6-80e2-d1f0adcf7811 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,828 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 45333200 - Gas meter installation work

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387e36ce-efa2-4ad6-80e2-d1f0adcf7811
- 25 Jan 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b6affd-11b8-4095-86be-7b71826850ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387e36ce-efa2-4ad6-80e2-d1f0adcf7811
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b6affd-11b8-4095-86be-7b71826850ab
  25th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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