---
title: "SOLAR PV AUTOMATED METER READER SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e132"
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buyer: "DERBY HOMES LIMITED"
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# SOLAR PV AUTOMATED METER READER SERVICE

Buyer: DERBY HOMES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e132

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## Summary

DERBY HOMES LIMITED, a public authority in Derby, awarded a contract for the "SOLAR PV AUTOMATED METER READER SERVICE" to METER MANAGER LIMITED. This procurement process falls within the services industry category and is classified as monitoring and control services. The procurement process, conducted through an open competition method, began with a tender notice published in November 2025 and concluded with the contract award on 15 January 2026. The project is aimed at managing data from GSM Smart Meters monitoring solar PV generation in Derby and is scheduled to start on 1 April 2026, with possible extensions until 2032. The contract is valued at £175,000, with a gross amount of £210,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in energy monitoring solutions and data management services. The open competition nature of the procurement process encourages diverse business participation, particularly those capable of delivering technical quality coupled with competitive pricing. Businesses that excel in sustainable energy management and have capabilities in expanding smart metering solutions can leverage this contract for visibility and further expansion opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

Provision of automated reading service to manage data from Global System Mobile Communications (GSM) Smart Meters that monitor solar PV generation across multiple sites within Derby City.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A likely 2 x 2 year extension. Contract extension may be required if the original scope still needs to be fulfilled and the extension will not materially alter the nature, scope or economic balance of the contract. This extension possibility falls within the permitted modification provisions of the Procurement Act 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003938-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY HOMES LIMITED |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Alvaston North |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METER MANAGER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003938-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073874-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003938-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073874-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://metermanager.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KFT5D2324D
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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