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title: "Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06889b"
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buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES"
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# Further Competition via YPO DPS - 1056 District Heat Network Meters and Metering & Billing Services

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06889b

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Kirklees Council seeking services for the District Heat Network within the Huddersfield area, falling under industry category CPV 65500000 for meter reading services. The contract was awarded following a limited procurement method, specifically through a further competition via YPO DPS 001056, with no prior publication of a call for competition. Although the tendering lot was eventually cancelled, Sycous Limited was identified as a supplier under this initiative. The contract, valued at £1,318,149, commences on 1st April 2026 and extends until 31st March 2029, with potential for a further two-year extension. The tender process, categorised under services, concluded with the contract signed on 23rd March 2026.

Businesses specialising in metering and billing services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises like Sycous Limited, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities arising from regional or local authorities governing public services. The scope initially covered the installation and commissioning of 1,042 payment meters along with ongoing billing and metering provisions, outlining an opportunity for companies proficient in these areas to expand their portfolio. Such contracts present avenues for firms with strong quality service offerings and social value contributions, as quality constituted 55% and social value 10% of the award criteria, providing a competitive edge to businesses focused on excellence and community impact.

## Notice

Kirklees Council conducted a further competition process under the YPO Metering and Meter Data Services DPS-1056 (the "Framework Agreement"). Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-007172 This procurement exercise was for the Purchase of Meters & the Provision for Billing and Metering Services for the District Heat Network. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2029 with the provision to extend for a 2-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the procurement includes: 1. The purchase, installation and commissioning of 1,042 payment meters. 2. Billing and Metering Services of the 1,042 payment meters. The purchase and installation of new payment meters is a one-off purchase at the start of the contract. The Billing and Metering Services is a re-occurring provision to facility the day-to-day administration for residents such as top ups and availability credit, credit control & Debt recover, repairs and maintenance & tariff reviews.

### Procurement Information

This was a further competition via a YPO DPS 001056 Metering and Meter Data Services. This publication to be a part of the DPS, YPO published and the Contract Notice identifier number is: 2021/S 000-007172

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036634-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,318,149 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYCOUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036634-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.go.uk

## Provenance

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