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title: "Meter Operator Services MOP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04728f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Meter Operator Services MOP

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04728f

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## Summary

The public procurement process by Cornwall Council has been completed under the title "Meter Operator Services MOP," focusing on the industry category of public utilities within the UK. The process involved the provision of services covering installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance for the council’s electricity metering estate. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st April 2026, valued at £325,884.36. Stark Software was the awarded supplier for this selective procurement, ensuring critical operational support through their active service provision.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public utility services, particularly those equipped to provide comprehensive metering solutions. With a focus on quality and price, businesses that can deliver high service standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness are well-suited to compete in similar upcoming tenders. Such opportunities are ideal for companies within the utility services and data collection domains, aiming to expand their footprint in regional UK markets, as demonstrated by Stark Software’s contribution through its large-scale operations.

## Notice

This contract covers the provision of Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) services to support the Council's electricity metering estate, including installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance activities

### Lot Information

Gas Metering Service

This contract covers the provision of Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) services to support the Council's electricity metering estate, including installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance activities

Electricity Metering Services

Lot 2, of the framework will allow the award of contracts for the supply of Electricity Metering Services, through mini competition or direct award. Direct award may be based on the highest scoring supplier at framework tender stage overall or in individual areas, of price, quality of service, social value or continuity of supply of existing services.

Water Metering Services

Lot 3, of the framework will allow the award of contracts for the supply of Water Metering Services, through mini competition or direct award. Direct award may be based on the highest scoring supplier at framework tender stage overall or in individual areas, of price, quality of service, social value or continuity of supply of existing services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055806-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £325,884 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A LASER) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | NPOWER COMMERCIAL GAS; STARK SOFTWARE; STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL; WATER PLUS; WAVE UTILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 39370000 - Water installations
- 50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters
- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
- 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055806-2026
- 17 Oct 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033548-2024
- 26 Jul 2024 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023419-2024
- 25 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019471-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=896113179
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95JS3Y82Z3
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-measuring-apparatus./95JS3Y82Z3
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-measuring-apparatus./95JS3Y82Z3

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