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title: "SMS (MOP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ff3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# SMS (MOP)

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ff3

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a procurement process for services within the energy industry, specifically related to energy meters and energy-management services. The contract, titled "SMS (MOP)", has been awarded to SMS Energy Services Ltd, designating them as the Meter Operative for the council's half-hourly meters and photovoltaic portfolio. Located in Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, the council conducted this process under the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54, adhering to a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown". The contract award was completed on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. Although the procurement stage has passed from tender to award, Portsmouth City Council remains an active participant and buyer in regional energy service procurement.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for firms involved in energy management and related services. SMEs like SMS Energy Services Ltd, based in Cardiff, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, bringing specialised expertise and agile capabilities to address the requirements of public authorities like Portsmouth City Council. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through expanded portfolios and regular, predictable revenue streams, while contributing to regional energy management initiatives. Eligible businesses with the capabilities to support energy service delivery and management should consider participation in future opportunities of similar nature for strategic expansion in public sector projects.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council have nominated SMS Energy Services LTD to be the Meter Operative for the HH meters and PV portfolio

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,776 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMS ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018567-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018567-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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