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title: "Soft Market Test for the Provision of Heat Metering Operations/Administrative Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-30"
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# Soft Market Test for the Provision of Heat Metering Operations/Administrative Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-357ca9a2-5219-46b1-b8e2-e9d941e9a8fb

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## Summary

The Sheffield City Council is initiating a soft market test for the provision of heat metering operations and administrative services. This procurement, classified under the Meter Reading Service category, is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 30th August 2018. Suppliers can gain access to further details by registering their interest on the provided platform, with initial documents published on 25th May 2018. The contracting authority is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in metering services, energy solutions, and administration. Companies with expertise in installing and managing energy meters, as well as those offering metering support services, would likely be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process can enable these businesses to expand their client base and secure contracts within the public sector, fostering growth in their operational capabilities.

## Notice

Soft market test only. Please refer to attached document at www.yortender.co.uk (DN34399) for further information. You will need to register for free and then register interest on DN34399. Please follow the link emailed to you to gain access to the document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669580ea-1882-4bf5-bd38-cea74c7d917e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38550000 - Meters
- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 08:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669580ea-1882-4bf5-bd38-cea74c7d917e
- 25 May 2018 at 14:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669580ea-1882-4bf5-bd38-cea74c7d917e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669580ea-1882-4bf5-bd38-cea74c7d917e
  30th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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