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title: "Project for the Design, Development, Build, Supply & Maintenance of an End-to-End Solution consisting of Pre-payment Gas Metering Equipment and associated Meter Management System '23"
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# Project for the Design, Development, Build, Supply & Maintenance of an End-to-End Solution consisting of Pre-payment Gas Metering Equipment and associated Meter Management System '23

Buyer: PHOENIX NATURAL GAS (TRADING AS PHOENIX ENERGY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dde7

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## Summary

Phoenix Natural Gas Limited, trading as Phoenix Energy, is leading a procurement process for the design, development, build, supply, and maintenance of an end-to-end pre-payment gas metering solution and associated meter management system. The tender, classified under CPV code 38552000 for electronic meters, falls within the goods category and covers the Northern Ireland region (UKN). The procurement process, currently at the award stage, seeks to appoint a suitably experienced service provider. The procurement method used is selective, following a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 7th February 2025, and the process involves a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period for any challenges to the award decision.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in electronic metering and associated management systems to secure a substantial contract, with potential values estimated between £40M and £65M depending on regulatory approvals. Companies with expertise in database management systems and data collection services would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the framework agreement could extend third-party rights to various natural gas network operators and suppliers, ensuring long-term growth and collaboration opportunities within the gas distribution and supply sector. Businesses that are willing to engage in a negotiated procedure and can demonstrate robust design and build capabilities stand to benefit most from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This tender process is being led by Phoenix Natural Gas Limited in conjunction with, and for the benefit of, all of the clients specified in Section VI.3 below. Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd, acting as a Central Purchasing Body, seeks to appoint a suitably experienced Service Provider to design, develop, build, supply & maintain an end-to-end solution that delivers a robust network consisting of a Pre-payment Gas Metering Solution and associated Meter Management System. Further details of the supplies and services required are set out in the draft Invitation to Tender documentation, made available with the associated Pre Qualification Ref: pqq_4442.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplies/ services required through this procurement exercise entail the design, development, build and provision of an end to end pre-payment gas metering solution which includes an associated meter management system. 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: The estimated value of this project could be between PS40M and PS65M. The maximum value range represents the estimated maximum potential value of work that could be awarded 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013765-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PHOENIX NATURAL GAS (TRADING AS PHOENIX ENERGY) |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013765-2025
- 30 Jun 2023 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018696-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk

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