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# Not applicable

Buyer: PHOENIX NATURAL GAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030ec3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd involves the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of pre-payment and credit (Natural Gas) metering solutions and associated services. The process includes three Lots: supply of metering equipment, provision of meter management/data collection system, and electronic cash collection services network. Applicants need to complete a Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to state their Lot preference. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure, and each Lot is estimated to have different potential values. The tender period ends on February 16, 2022, with a review period of a minimum of 10 calendar days.

The framework agreement created through this tender process presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat. Natural Gas Network Operators and Suppliers are targeted for this tender. Businesses suited to compete in this procurement are those capable of providing solutions related to gas metering equipment, data management systems, and electronic cash collection services. The means for participation include completing the PQQ, leading to potential contract awards for successful Applicants. The tender aims to establish long-term partnerships for the provision of critical services in the natural gas sector.

## Notice

The tender was divided into 3 Lots. No award was made for either Lot.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Supply of Pre-payment Enabled and Credit Metering Equipment Only

Lot 1 is for the supply of pre-payment enabled & credit natural gas metering equipment to be utilised by domestic customers. The meter will be a stand-alone gas metering solution without the requirement for a wired connection for power supply or connectivity. The meter must be compatible with a Meter Management System to facilitate the provision of both online and physical payment via retail outlets, in accordance with Lot 2 and Lot 3 of the framework agreement, as detailed in this contract notice. Further details of the clients' requirements are available in the Specification released with this contract notice. Additional information: Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd reserve the right at any time to: reject any, or all, responses and to cancel or withdraw from this procurement process at any stage; award a Contract without prior notice; change the basis, the procedures and timescales set out - or referred to - within the tender documentation; require any Applicant or subsequent Tenderer, to clarify any submissions.

Options: Applicants may be in the form of Consortia. The estimated value of this Lot is between PS23,000,000 and PS49,000,000. The maximum value range represents the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded under this Lot in the event that the Utility Regulator approves an accelerated roll out of meter replacement. Please note that, in the absence of such approval, the lower value represents the clients' current expectations of the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded under this Lot.

Lot 2: Provision of Meter Management/Data Collection System Only

Lot 2 is for the supply of a data management system capable of reading customer usage, meter reading and meter health data for transmission back to either the Network Operators and/or Gas Suppliers and includes options in relation to the provision of ongoing support services. The system must be compatible with the accompanying meter, to have the provision of both online and physical payment via retail outlets. It must provide or fully interact with an online payment facility. The system must be user friendly and intuitive. Further details of the clients' requirements are available in the Specification released with this contract notice. Additional information: Phoenix reserve the right at any time to: reject any, or all, responses and to cancel or withdraw from this procurement process at any stage; award a Contract without prior notice; change the basis, the procedures and timescales set out - or referred to - within the tender documentation; require any Applicant or subsequent Tenderer, to clarify any submissions

Options: Applicants may be in the form of Consortia. The estimated value of this Lot is between PS7,000,000 and PS15,000,000. The maximum value range represents the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded under this Lot in the event that the Utility Regulator approves an accelerated roll out of meter replacement. Please note that, in the absence of such approval, the lower value represents the clients' current expectations of the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded under this Lot.

Provision of Electronic Cash Collection Services Network Only

No Contract award took place. Additional information: No Contract Award took place.

Options: Applicants may be in the form of Consortia. The estimated value of this Lot is between PS10,000,000 and PS19,000,000. The maximum value range represents the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded under this Lot in the event that the Utility Regulator approves an accelerated roll out of meter replacement. Please note that, in the absence of such approval, the lower value represents the clients' current expectations of the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded under this Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027380-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000,000 |
| Lots value | £83,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PHOENIX NATURAL GAS |
| Additional buyers | PHOENIX NATURAL GAS LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 38552000 - Electronic meters
- 48612000 - Database-management system
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027380-2022
- 24 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002090-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phoenixnaturalgas.com
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk

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