--- title: "MOP DCDA Services for Electricity Supplies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059320.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-27" --- # MOP DCDA Services for Electricity Supplies Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059320.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for "MOP DCDA Services for Electricity Supplies," focusing on Meter Operators Data Collector and Data Aggregation services. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, will ensure the safety and integrity of electricity supplies across all wards of Manchester. It commenced on 14th April 2026 and is set to run for five years, ending on 13th April 2031. The contract, valued at £300,000 gross, involves significant repair and maintenance services for electricity meters and aligns with public sector regulations under UK legislation (2023/54). The procurement process reached its award stage on 27th May 2026, cementing the council's commitment to maintaining quality service delivery in the electricity sector. The awarded contract presents significant possibilities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in utility services, infrastructure maintenance, and energy management. The successful supplier, STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL LTD., is a large enterprise, indicating opportunities for substantial service providers with the capacity to handle comprehensive data and maintenance tasks. The focus on open procurement methods allowed for a competitive environment in which six bids were initially submitted, with four progressing to the final stage, all from SMEs. This showcases the inclusive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to partake and significantly contribute to the public sector's infrastructure development and service efficiency improvements. ## Notice The procurement is for Meter Operators Data Collector and Data Aggregated (MOP DCDA) services for electricity supplies. A supplier is required to provide mandated (MOP DCDA) services for electricity supplies across all wards in Manchester City ensuring the safety of electricity meters and the integrity of the grid. The contract period will be for 5 years with no option to extend. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract will allow for meter points to be added throughout the contract and Manchester City Council reserve the right to increase the rebate per site on an annual basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049978-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £525,000 | | Lots value | £525,000 | | Awards value | £250,000 | | Contracts value | £250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 16:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049978-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082356-2025 - 25 Sep 2025 at 12:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059708-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 12:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053528-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049978-2026 27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082356-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059708-2025 25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053528-2025 3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - http://www.the-chest.org.uk The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 14th October 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=43bf18ad-3b88-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ - https://www.stark.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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