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title: "Heat Metering and Billing"
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# Heat Metering and Billing

Buyer: OPTIVO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b491eb5b-f4af-4df2-93fa-0b4f80bef95e

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## Summary

The buying organisation Optivo has awarded a contract for Heat Metering and Billing services in England, United Kingdom to Watkins Energy Limited. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £287,050 GBP, with a contract period from June 20, 2022, to June 19, 2027. The tender period ended on April 7, 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the metering instruments and billing system industry to grow their business by providing services in heat metering and billing. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of delivering the required services in England. Optivo's selection of Watkins Energy Limited indicates a preference for suppliers who can fulfil the contract requirements within the specified time frame.

## Notice

Heat Metering and Billing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a3b21b-513c-44e2-aeba-41fa7c3d2f0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,050 |
| 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 | OPTIVO |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATKINS ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38410000 - Metering instruments
- 48444100 - Billing system

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2022 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a3b21b-513c-44e2-aeba-41fa7c3d2f0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a3b21b-513c-44e2-aeba-41fa7c3d2f0a
  21st September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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