---
title: "Provision of Meter Reading Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c439"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRMUS ENERGY (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED"
published: "2023-04-26"
---

# Provision of Meter Reading Services

Buyer: FIRMUS ENERGY (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c439

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Firmus Energy (Distribution) Limited involves the provision of Meter Reading Services, with an estimated annual contract value exceeding GBP300,000. The procurement falls under the services category in the industry classification of Meter reading service. The tender is in the active stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by June 2, 2023. The location for service delivery is in Northern Ireland, and the procurement method is a "Restricted procedure".

This tender for Meter Reading Services by Firmus Energy presents business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing systematic meter reading services for domestic, industrial, and commercial customers. Additionally, businesses offering annual check reads, prepayment check reads, and other related services are well-suited to compete. The procurement requires specific criteria to be met by suppliers, including security clearances and qualifications, to ensure compliance with the terms of the tender.

## Notice

Natural Gas Supplier - Provision of Meter Reading Services estimated annual cost of the contract is anticipated to be in excess of GBP300,000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Natural Gas Supplier - Provision of Meter Reading Services The Meter Reading contract includes but is not limited to the following services: -The Systematic Reading (Habitual Meter Reading) of domestic, and industrial and commercial meters to enable monthly and quarterly billing of customers on actual meter reads. It is anticipated that the current number of meter points required to be read will increase as the company continues to grow. -Opening Meter Reads - Opening meter reads must be provided for customers using the Phoenix Network (which serves the Greater Belfast area) upon switching to firmus. The reads must be provided within the period of two days before and two days after the switch. -Annual Meter Reads: -Prepayment check reads - The prepayment meters on supply in our own network area and Belfast must be read every year. -Annual Check Reads - The self-read customer's meters must be read annually. -Other duties include: the carrying out of special reads upon request, reporting broken meter boxes, unsafe meter boxes and tampered meters, reporting error flags and error codes displayed on the meter display screen (s) and any other issue which may compromise the metering equipment, as well as recording access information & reporting on potential gas escapes. -Apply and attending court to obtain a warrant of entry for those properties who have not had their meter inspected every two years, as part of our health safety licence requirement.

Renewal: option to extend the contract for a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011940-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIRMUS ENERGY (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 4LZ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Antrim Centre |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011940-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.firmusenergy.co.uk
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229254
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA37889

## Provenance

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