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title: "Water meters and data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eae1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-13"
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# Water meters and data

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eae1

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Portsmouth Water Limited seeks to provide smart meter assets, network, and data services, with an estimated contract value of £40,000,000. This significant procurement activity falls under the "Water meters" industry category (CPV: 38421100) and involves a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The procurement process is currently active and primarily focused within the South East (England) region. Businesses are expected to engage through an electronic submission portal, with selection criteria emphasising management capability, IT and infrastructure, meter asset provision, and experience with similar projects. The contract period spans 20 years, starting from December 2024, allowing for the installation and subsequent maintenance of the smart meter assets.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water metering, telecommunications, and data services. Businesses with expertise in smart meter technology, network infrastructure, and data management services are well-suited to compete in this process. The long-term nature of the contract, along with the sizeable budget allocation, presents an excellent opportunity for growth and market presence within the utility services sector. Companies that can provide robust and reliable smart meter solutions, ensuring integrative compatibility with Portsmouth Water’s existing deployment plans and systems, stand to benefit significantly from this procurement engagement.

## Notice

Provide Portsmouth Water with meters and meter data securely and consistently. This is a mixed service and supply contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide Portsmouth Water with meters and meter data securely and consistently. This is a mixed service and supply contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009301-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 8 to 12 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO9 1LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Havant |
| Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's |
| Westminster constituency | Havant |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 38421100 - Water meters
- 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters
- 65500000 - Meter reading service
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009301-2025
- 8 Jan 2024 at 19:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000581-2024
- 27 Jul 2023 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021834-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://portsmouthwater.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/
- https://Portsmouthwater.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=915357627
- https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/

## Provenance

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