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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement \"PME\" for the Provision of Metered District Heating Billing Solution and/or service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a506"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement "PME" for the Provision of Metered District Heating Billing Solution and/or service

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a506

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for the Provision of Metered District Heating Billing Solution and/or service." This process is focused on the industry category of district heating and software package and information systems, specifically in the region UKF21, Leicester, United Kingdom. The purpose of this PME is to assess market interest and gather information on available solutions for billing services related to district heating in residential properties. This preliminary process is open for engagement until the 29th of October 2025, with a formal tender expected in 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete a questionnaire by the specified deadline to express their interest.

This PME presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in metering and billing solutions, particularly those offering district heating solutions or involved in software and information systems. Companies that provide innovative billing technologies or have experience in managing extensive metering systems may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth. Suppliers who can offer either in-house solutions or externally managed services will be well-suited to meet the needs of this procurement. The anticipated contract, with a potential value of up to £220,000, is set to start on the 1st of September 2026 and could extend as late as the 30th of August 2031. Engaging in this process can provide a platform for future collaboration and expansion within the public sector for successful bidders.

## Notice

Procurement description Leicester City Council (the Council) is commencing a formal Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of initiating a potential procurement process in relation to District Heating and associated services for billing from the meters installed in our residential properties. The Council is open to delivery through: * a meter reading service from data loggers for in-house billing. * a metering/billing solution to enable in-house billing. * an externally delivered metering and billing service. The purpose of this engagement is to: * Understand the level of market interest. * Gather market intelligence on available solutions * Explore potential delivery models, including in-house and outsourced provision. * Identify risks, opportunities, and innovative practices. * Inform the Outline Business Case and the procurement strategy.

### Planning Information

The council have published a PME document that includes a questionnaire we need completing by any prospective supplier in advance or no later than the deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060931-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060931-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060931-2025
  30th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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