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title: "Heat Meter Replacement Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601ad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Heat Meter Replacement Scheme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601ad

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council, a public authority under sub-central government classifications, had initiated a procurement process for their "Heat Meter Replacement Scheme". Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the council intended to replace heat meters and install M-bus data collection systems at two major residential sites: St Ann's Estate and Cruddas Park House. With an estimated value of £2,200,000, the procurement was aimed at enhancing energy monitoring and billing accuracy. Initially planned on 8th January 2026, the procurement proceeded to the tender stage in February, with submissions ending on 10th March 2026. However, as per the latest update on 14th April 2026, the award was cancelled, and the procurement status was marked complete.

Although cancelled, this procurement had significant potential to offer growth opportunities for businesses specialising in heating works, particularly those in energy management and data integration systems. Open to competition below the threshold, it was an attractive prospect for SMEs that could provide comprehensive solutions under a single contract, maximising efficiency and value. This could have encouraged businesses with experience in heat meter systems and central M-bus data implementations to engage with Newcastle City Council. Such opportunities can catalyse business expansion and offer visibility to suppliers capable of delivering complex infrastructure projects in residential environments. Suppliers were encouraged to register on the OPEN Procurement Portal for updates on similar tenders and potential market engagement by the council.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council intends to procure works for the replacement of heat meters and installation of M-bus data collection systems across two major residential sites: St Ann's Estate: Replacement of heat meters and M-bus data collection on 258 properties. Estimated value: PS1,200,000. Cruddas Park House: Replacement of heat meters and M-bus data collection on 159 properties. Estimated value: PS1,000,000. Scope of Works: The project will deliver new heat meters and a centralised M-bus data collection system at both locations, supporting accurate energy monitoring and billing. Procurement Approach: Both schemes will be tendered as a single procurement exercise to maximise efficiency and value for money. The Council will seek a contractor to deliver both elements under one contract. This pipeline notice is for information only. At this stage, no further details are available beyond what is published here. When this opportunity progresses, a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform. If Newcastle City Council seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement Notice will be issued at that time, along with any relevant information. Suppliers are advised to register on the OPEN Procurement Portal to receive updates and notifications as they become available: www.open-uk.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035875-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,999 |
| Lots value | £219,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232141 - Heating works

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035875-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012017-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001372-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035875-2026
  21st April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012017-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001372-2026
  8th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.orgfortenderingsubmissionsviatheOPENportal.

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