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title: "Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services"
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# Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b27b48da-aa6f-445a-92b9-2b2e1fe17c1b

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently seeking services for the "Provision of Gas Meter and Electricity Meter Testing Services". This procurement falls within the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th May 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 26th November 2019 and continue until 25th November 2025. The procurement method adopted is a selective restricted procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, consultancy, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in the examination and certification of gas and electricity meters, as well as those able to provide consultancy support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the services required indicates a demand for both domestic and industrial-level capabilities, opening avenues for growth in a critical sector of utility management.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has GB (i.e England, Scotland and Wales) statutory responsibility for testing gas and electricity meters when accuracy is disputed. These duties are described by section 17 of the Gas Act 1986 and Schedule 7 of the Electricity Act 1989. The services are presently undertaken under contract due to expire November 2019. Scope: Gas * Examination and certification of disputed domestic, commercial, and industrial gas meters * In-situ examination of industrial gas meters following minor repair by manufacturers and/or meter owners * Stamping of GB approved meters after refurb or repair Electricity * Examination and determination of disputed domestic, commercial, and industrial electricity meters * Type approval of new designs of industrial electricity meter outside the scope of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) * Certification of GB approved meters after refurb or repair General * Consultancy support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968239e6-75ca-4d06-9340-000de87e676b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2019 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968239e6-75ca-4d06-9340-000de87e676b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968239e6-75ca-4d06-9340-000de87e676b
  11th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Technical-testing%2C-analysis-and-consultancy-services./ZN7FV9K84M
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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