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title: "Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048896"
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# Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048896

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for a Metering and Billing Solution in North Ayrshire. The procurement, identified with the tender ID NAC/STA/5248, falls under the meter reading service industry category (CPV 65500000). This service is located in North Ayrshire, UKM93 region, and utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The main procurement stage documented is the award phase, with the contract being signed on 7th August 2024. The winning supplier, Switch2, will provide the metering and billing solutions already in use, ensuring continuity of service and avoiding additional costs for installation.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in utility services, particularly those specialising in metering and billing solutions. Companies that can offer bespoke, integrated services and possess the technical expertise required for such contracts stand to benefit substantially. By focusing on similar tenders, businesses can position themselves as reliable partners capable of delivering cost-effective and seamless service transitions, which is crucial in areas requiring minimal disruption to residents and existing infrastructure.

## Notice

Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

### Procurement Information

As Switch2 Energy Limited's meters and billing equipment are already installed in North Ayrshire Council (NAC) properties, there will be no additional set up and installation costs to NAC or tenants. If a different contractor is appointed, there would be new costs to NAC and tenants for the billing and metering equipment and there would be disruption to residents due to new equipment being installed and new metering requirements. By continuing with Switch2 Energy Limited, NAC achieves best value because a new contractor would charge for and install new metering equipment, increasing the contract value significantly. Also, there is continuity of service for North Ayrshire residents and NAC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024900-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,137 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCH2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024900-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774649
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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