--- title: "Heat Meter and Billing Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-25" --- # Heat Meter and Billing Services Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774.json) ## Summary Fife Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Heat Meter and Billing Services," focusing on the utilities industry within the Glenrothes, UKM72 region. The procurement is geared towards developing a second-generation framework for heat meter and billing services that aligns with current regulations and capabilities provided by the Heat Trust. Important relevant documents have been published starting on 25th November 2021, with a future notice expected on 21st February 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete an RFI (Request for Information) document as part of their engagement with the council. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in utilities, specifically those equipped to supply and install heat metering equipment and offer billing services. Companies that can adapt to the transition towards real-time consumption and charging models may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Local authorities and housing associations also stand to benefit from participating in the framework, thus encouraging a collaborative approach to energy management and billing solutions. ## Notice Fife Council is tendering the 2nd Generation of the Framework for our own requirements, which should build upon the capabilities and guidance provided by the Heat Trust the range of capable solutions available from manufacturers and the regulations which are currently in use. The framework will support the transition from the legacy approach of payment in arrears to a real time consumption and charging model. This would remove the use of flat rate recharging mechanisms, which do not promote personal responsibility for energy consumption, as well as the energy costs from tenancy debt. We are currently considering how the Contract shall be structured for the next generation and are also developing our award criteria. ### Lot Information Heat Metering Equipment, Supply and Installaiton Supply and Installation for Heat Meters Meter Billing Services Meter Billing Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433977 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 6GH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 38550000 - Meters - 38551000 - Energy meters - 65500000 - Meter reading service ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433977 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433977&idx=1 25th November 2021 - RFI Heat Meter and Billing Gen 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433977&idx=2 25th November 2021 - Framework Participation Form HMB - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433977 Heat Meter and Billing Services - Fife Council is tendering the 2nd Generation of the Framework for our own requirements, which should build upon the capabilities and guidance provided by the Heat Trust the range of capable solutions available from manufacturers and the regulations which are currently in use. The framework will support the transition from the legacy approach of payment in arrears to a real time consumption and charging model. This would remove the use of flat rate recharging mechanisms, which do not promote personal responsibility for energy consumption, as well as the energy costs from tenancy debt. We are currently considering how the Contract shall be structured for the next generation and are also developing our award criteria. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=674774 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000674774.json.