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title: "Supply of Smart Water Meters; Goods & Services"
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# Supply of Smart Water Meters; Goods & Services

Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dfb1

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## Summary

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Thames Water Utilities Limited, based in Reading, is spearheading a procurement process for the supply of Smart Water Meters, categorised under goods. This comprehensive contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1a involves the supply of Concentric Smart Meters, NB-IoT Radio Modules (LCE), and associated Head End Systems, while Lot 1b is for the supply of In-Line Meters, NB-IoT Radio Modules (LCE), and associated Head End Systems. The framework agreement, valued at approximately £181.8 million, aims to collect meter data efficiently over LPWA networks utilising NB-IoT and deliver it to Thames Water's applications. Covering the Thames Valley & London regions, the initial contract duration is three years with potential extensions, culminating in an eight-year maximum term. Of significant note, installations must be operational by March 2025, a deadline rooted in the Green Economic Recovery (GER) funding provided by Ofwat.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in the production and integration of smart metering technologies. Companies with expertise in water meters, data management services, and NB-IoT communication modules are particularly well-suited. The extensive value and renewable nature of the contract offer long-term engagement and repeated business prospects for reliable suppliers. By participating, businesses can align themselves with one of the largest water utility providers in the UK, enhancing their market credentials and fostering new innovations in utility management. Furthermore, the possibility of extended terms and supplementary programmes funded by Thames Water ensures ongoing business continuity and scalability for winning suppliers.

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## Notice

The supply of Smart Water Meters (SWM) including Local Communication Equipment (LCE) and Head End Systems (HES) to support collection of measurement data and meter events over LPWA networks employing NB-IoT (Narrow Band Internet of Things) for eventual submission to Thames Water applications. The estimated gross value of this contract is PS181.8 million broken down by each lot : Lot Gross Value over 8 Year Term (ex-Vat) Lot 1 (a) PS133,346,309 Lot 1 (b) PS48,499,826

### Lot Information

Supply of Concentric Smart Meters, NB-Iot Radio Modules (LCE) and associated Head End System

The supply of Concentric Smart Water Meters (SWM) including Local Communication Equipment (LCE) and Head End System (HES) to support collection of meter data information (AMR/AMI) into Thames Waters Meter Data Management System (MDMS) enabling on going operational management of meters and LCE deployed over a NB-IoT LPWA network. It is estimated that during the initial term up to 177,500 concentric meters of various sizes with an associated LCE (NB-IoT) and Head End service may be purchased at an estimated contract value of PS18.5million over the initial three-year term and over the maximum term of the framework this could exceed PS133.3 million. Additional information: The business objective of this agreement during the initial term is defined by Green Economic Recovery (GER) funding made available to the Purchaser by Ofwat whose scope is for supply of 204,700 meters that are capable of connecting via Vodafone UK NB-IoT Network. All meters have to be installed and operational by March 2025. Additional meters may be funded through other Purchaser programs and asset management plans (AMP)

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend either on 1,2,3,4 or 5 year increments up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Any Call off contracts for services related to the Head End System (HES) to support collection of meter data information (AMR/AMI) into the Thames Water Meter Data Management System (MDMS) is required for the life time of the Smart Water Meters (SWM), which are estimated at between 10 and 12 years, this being the life of the Smart Water Meters. The call off contracts may therefore be required for the lifetime duration of assets following installation of the last SWM at the end of the 8-year framework term.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8 years with options to extend either on 1, 2 ,3, 4 or 5 year increments

Supply of In-Line Meters, NB-Iot Radio Modules (LCE) and associated Head End System

The supply of In-Line Smart Water Meters (SWM) including Local Communication Equipment (LCE) and Head End System (HES) to support collection of meter data information (AMR/AMI) into Thames Waters Meter Data Management System (MDMS) enabling on going operational management of meters and LCE deployed over a LPWA network employing NB-IoT. It is estimated that during the initial term up to 26,500 in-line meters of various sizes with an associated LCE (NB-IoT) Head End service may be purchased at an estimated contract value of PS6.7million over the initial contract term and over the maximum term of the framework this could exceed PS48.5 million. Additional information: The business objective of this agreement during the initial term is defined by Green Economic Recovery (GER) funding made available to the Purchaser by Ofwat whose scope is for supply of 204,700 meters that are capable of connecting via Vodafone UK NB-IoT Network. All meters have to be installed and operational by March 2025. Additional meters may be funded through other Purchaser programs and Asset Management Plans (AMP).

Options: Any agreement awarded would be for an initial duration of 3 years, with options to extend either on 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 year increments up to a maximum overall term of 8 years. Any Call off contracts for services related to the Head End System (HES) to support collection of meter data information (AMR/AMI) into the Thames Water Meter Data Management System (MDMS) is required for the life time of the Smart Water Meters (SWM), which are estimated at between 10 and 12 years, this being the life of the Smart Water Meters. The call off contracts may therefore be required for the lifetime duration of assets following installation of the last SWM at the end of the 8-year framework term.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years with options to extend up to a maximum duration of 8-years, with options to extend either on 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 year increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035625-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3-8 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £181,500,000 |
| 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 | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ELSTER WATER METER; SENSUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38421100 - Water meters
- 38550000 - Meters
- 65500000 - Meter reading service
- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035625-2024
- 7 Jul 2023 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019418-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thameswater.co.uk/procurement
- https://www.thameswater.co.uk/

## Provenance

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