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title: "Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework"
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# Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b4

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for a "Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework." This framework is active and caters to the energy meters industry, with a focus on goods. Located in the United Kingdom, the framework supports various UK public bodies, including local authorities and NHS entities. The procurement was split into two lots: Meter Operator and Data Aggregator/Collector for both energy and water utilities. The award was made on 14th July 2025, and six suppliers have been named as awarded contractors. The tender was initiated in February 2025 and completed in July 2025, with a procurement value of £5,000,000.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in energy meters and related goods or services. SMEs like Energy Assets Ltd and SMS Energy Services Limited have successfully participated, highlighting the inclusiveness of smaller-scale businesses. The open procedure and framework agreement are designed to accommodate multiple suppliers, offering avenues for business expansion through direct awards or mini competitions for contracts up to five years. Businesses specializing in utility data services, meter operation, and maintenance, particularly those compliant with public sector requirements, stand to benefit the most from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot1: Meter Operator - Energy and Water Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Meter Operator - Energy and Water

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot1: Meter Operator - Energy and Water Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040760-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY ASSETS; IMSERV EUROPE; NPOWER; SMS ENERGY SERVICES; STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL; TMA DATA MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 38554000 - Electricity meters
- 45333200 - Gas meter installation work
- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040760-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006789-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963642790
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Energy-meters./858M9J466Z

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