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title: "Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774649"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-07"
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# Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774649

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council has concluded a contracting process for a "Metering and Billing Solution" in North Ayrshire. The procurement falls under the General Public Services industry category. This contract was procured through a limited procurement method, with the award being finalised on 7th August 2024. The contract was awarded to Switch2, a company based in Bradford. The primary procurement stage was the award stage, dictated by the need for continuity and to avoid additional costs and disruption to residents. The main procurement category is services, and the contract is valued at £196,137.50.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in metering and billing solutions, particularly those capable of providing seamless integration with existing systems. As the procurement highlights the importance of avoiding extra costs and potential disruptions, businesses that can offer technical compatibility and operational continuity will find themselves well-suited. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Switch2 can leverage their specialised equipment and services to bid for similar public contracts, promoting business growth and expanding their client base within local government sectors.

## Notice

Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

### Procurement Information

As Switch2 Energy Limited's meters and billing equipment are already installed in North Ayrshire Council (NAC) properties, there will be no additional set up and installation costs to NAC or tenants. If a different contractor is appointed, there would be new costs to NAC and tenants for the billing and metering equipment and there would be disruption to residents due to new equipment being installed and new metering requirements. By continuing with Switch2 Energy Limited, NAC achieves best value because a new contractor would charge for and install new metering equipment, increasing the contract value significantly. Also, there is continuity of service for North Ayrshire residents and NAC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511582 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,137 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWITCH2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511582

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511582
  Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire - Metering and Billing Solution, North Ayrshire

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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