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title: "PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d9d

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council has successfully awarded the contract for the project titled "PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)". The award was announced on 5th February 2026 and aims to provide services in the meter reading industry category. The contract, valued at £417,487, has been awarded to Stark Software International Ltd., with the agreement being signed on 4th February 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, fully compliant with the European Union legal framework under the scheme CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement activities fall under the services category and are located within the Perth area, specifically in the region coded UKM77.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the energy management and meter operations sectors. Companies equipped with proficiency in managing energy meters and offering related energy services would find this tender particularly beneficial. Given the contract's emphasis on quality and pricing, with a notable weighting on competitive pricing (60%), businesses that can efficiently deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality (40%) are well-suited to tender for such projects. By aligning with regional, public service needs, this award facilitates engagement with public authorities, potentially leading to further collaboration and market expansion within and beyond Perth & Kinross Council's jurisdiction.

## Notice

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to act as the Data Collector (DCDA) and Meter Operator (MOP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractor to act as the Data Collector (DCDA) and Meter Operator (MOP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010571-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £417,487 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 65500000 - Meter reading service
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010571-2026
- 14 Aug 2025 at 15:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048890-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804147
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372

## Provenance

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