--- title: "512_19 Utility Metering" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2019-05-02" --- # 512_19 Utility Metering Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d9da190-93b3-4809-a76a-ad02275463e1.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) for the contract titled "512_19 Utility Metering." This opportunity falls within the utilities industry and aims to provide comprehensive utility metering services, including Meter Operations, Automated Meter Reading, Data Aggregation, and Data Collection for public sector customers across the UK. The planning stage is currently underway, with an estimated budget of £20,000,000 for the initial 24-month term expected to commence on 1st October 2019, lasting until 30th September 2021. Interested parties are invited to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) process throughout May 2019, with a notice for future updates set for 28th June 2019. This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in utility metering, maintenance, and data services relevant to both electricity and gas sectors. Companies that provide Meter Operations, installation services, and energy data analytics are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on comprehensive service delivery to various public bodies, including local authorities and educational establishments. The contract's flexible nature, allowing for additional agreements with third-sector organisations, further enhances the attractiveness for businesses looking to expand their reach within public procurement. ## Notice Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. A framework for the provision of utility metering services, to include; Meter Operations (MOP), Automated Meter Reading (AMR), Data Aggregation (DA) and Data Collection (DC) across Electricity (Non Half-Hourly and Half Hourly) and Gas to Public Sector customers. The framework will cover the provision and maintenance of meters with a communication link, with suppliers also offering web-based data services which will allow customers to; review, report and analyse their energy consumption. Lot 1: Electricity (Half Hourly) Metering Lot 2: Electricity (Non Half Hourly) Metering Lot 3: Gas Metering Interested tenderers are invited to submit responses to our RFI process, taking place throughout May 2019. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '512_19', (d) Express an interest. Additional information: The following information is applicable to all lots: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da7c9e-0ee0-48cb-aca6-9b25951a13f2 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jun 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 38550000 - Meters - 45333200 - Gas meter installation work - 50411200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas meters - 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters - 65500000 - Meter reading service ## Release History - 2 May 2019 at 08:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da7c9e-0ee0-48cb-aca6-9b25951a13f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7da7c9e-0ee0-48cb-aca6-9b25951a13f2 2nd May 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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