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title: "DA/DC and MoP Services"
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# DA/DC and MoP Services

Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05552a

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## Summary

The procurement process for Data Aggregator/Data Collector (DA/DC) and Meter Operator (MOP) Services was initiated by Severn Trent Water Limited, Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig, and Severn Trent Green Power Limited. The contract, titled "DA/DC and MoP Services", falls under the utilities industry category and covers various regions across the United Kingdom. The process employed a competitive selective procurement method. The award phase was completed on 21 January 2026, with contracts awarded for a duration from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, potentially extendable to 2036. The procurement process involved splitting the services into two lots which were both successfully awarded.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electricity metering services, data collection, and aggregation. Companies that are large in scale, like Stark Software International Ltd and Stark Connect Limited, emerged as successful bidders. This contract encourages participation from suppliers accredited by OFGEM and capable of serving large utilities. It presents lucrative prospects for enterprises that provide repair and maintenance of electricity meters, ensuring sustained business engagements over a potential 10-year period with options for extensions. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale energy data for utilities could particularly benefit, opening avenues for service expansion and increased market share in the energy sector.

## Notice

Combined Contract for MoP and DC/DA Services The was split into different lots and will be awarded as two contracts: MOP A MOP is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electricity meters and communication (comms) links. DC/DA Severn Trent Water Limited, Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig & Severn Trent Green Power Limited require a single supplier to provide the DA/DC services for all of their estate. Severn Trent Water (STW) and Hafren Dyfrdwy (HD) require a single supplier to provide Data Collector/Data Aggregator (DC/DA) services. The Data Collector (DC) is an organisation that is accredited by OFGEM to collect half hourly metering system data and Smart meter data. The Data Aggregator (DA) is an organisation that is accredited by OFGEM to aggregate and validate the metering data that has been collected. The data then is provided to suppliers for billing and settlement purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Data Aggregator / Data Collector (DA/DC)

The Utilities are required by the energy regulator to have a data collector and aggregator contract in place; the existing agreement is up for renewal from the 1st of April 2026 and therefore the Utilities are running a competitive tender for these services. The Utilities require a single supplier to provide the DA/DC services for their estates. More information can be found in the tender document which can be accessed in SAP Ariba.

Renewal: Extension options to be triggered in line with the new Procurement Regulations 2023. Maximum value reflects a 5 year extension, however this may extended further in line with the regulations.

Lot 2 - Meter Operator (MOP) Services

The Utilities are required by the energy regulator to have a Meter Operator (MOP) in place for all their meters, the existing agreement is up for renewal from the 1st April 2026. More information can be found in the tender document which can be accessed in SAP Ariba.

Renewal: Extension options to be triggered in line with the new Procurement Regulations 2023. Maximum value reflects a 5 year extension, however this may extended further in line with the regulations.

### Planning Information

We are keen to engage with interested suppliers. Any future Tender Notice will be published and response to this pre market engagement is optional and does not contribute to any procurement process.
We invite interested suppliers to complete the following form:
Link to DC/DA: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMV2LAsr85SVFr0mE6Nvf5BxUMkQ0MVZCUFFaSU9UV1paSVZMT1dCMlU2Ni4u
Link to MOP: https://shorturl.at/9utsf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005227-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,820,000 |
| Lots value | £6,820,000 |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2LZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Ponciau |
| Westminster constituency | Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | STARK CONNECT; STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38554000 - Electricity meters
- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005227-2026
- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048322-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 13:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037129-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 12:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035793-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005227-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048322-2025
  13th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037129-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035793-2025
  27th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23362881

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMV2LAsr85SVFr0mE6Nvf5BxUMkQ0MVZCUFFaSU9UV1paSVZMT1dCMlU2Ni4u
- https://shorturl.at/9utsf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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