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title: "SPS-02286 Meter Operator of Electricity Meters at all SPS Sites"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802658"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# SPS-02286 Meter Operator of Electricity Meters at all SPS Sites

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802658

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a contract titled "SPS-02286 Meter Operator of Electricity Meters at all SPS Sites." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within public order and safety, and covers all SPS locations across Scotland, with a focus on maintaining and operating both Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly electricity meters. The process is expected to progress with a future notice date set for 9th July 2025, indicating the imminent tender release. Key responsibilities will include the installation, maintenance, and data collection from electricity meters within the SPS estate, providing an opportunity for flexible service provision as sites may be added or removed as required.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in energy management services, particularly those with expertise in electricity metering operations. Firms that can provide high-quality maintenance, rapid response to faults, and seamless integration with current systems will find this contract appealing. Companies proficient in remote meter reading and experienced in working with public institutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasises the importance of proactive maintenance and prompt response times. This initiative by the SPS presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to establish a lasting partnership with a national agency engaged in providing essential services.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is looking for a supplier to become the meter operator of electricity meters for all SPS sites. The services shall include but not limited to; -Provision of Meter Operator Services, installation, maintenance and operation of both Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly electricity meters across the Scottish Prison Service estate. The SPS requires the flexibility to add or delete sites from the contract when required. -Maintenance of metering equipment and the provision of meter operator services. The reading of electricity metering equipment and the provision of remote data collection services. -It is expected that the supplier will work in conjunction with the current Electricity Supplier to ensure the smooth and seamless transition from the existing arrangements into any new data collection system. The supplier shall provide remote meter readings as per the requirements above and will provide ongoing maintenance to all meters across the SPS estate as listed below. This will include: - Scheduled maintenance and any resulting repairs due to faults discovered as requested by establishments. - Reactive maintenance to unexpected faults, with an anticipated response time of no longer than 6 hours in respect of any request received by the supplier. - Provide replacement equipment or parts following breakdown, subject to authorisation by the Purchaser at all times.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS will commence this procurement in good faith with the intention of awarding a contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533302 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533302

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533302
  SPS-02286 Meter Operator of Electricity Meters at all SPS Sites - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is looking for a supplier to become the meter operator of electricity meters for all SPS sites. The services shall include but not limited to; -Provision of Meter Operator Services, installation, maintenance and operation of both Half-Hourly and Non-Half-Hourly electricity meters across the Scottish Prison Service estate. The SPS requires the flexibility to add or delete sites from the contract when required. -Maintenance of metering equipment and the provision of meter operator services. The reading of electricity metering equipment and the provision of remote data collection services. -It is expected that the supplier will work in conjunction with the current Electricity Supplier to ensure the smooth and seamless transition from the existing arrangements into any new data collection system. The supplier shall provide remote meter readings as per the requirements above and will provide ongoing maintenance to all meters across the SPS estate as listed below. This will include: - Scheduled maintenance and any resulting repairs due to faults discovered as requested by establishments. - Reactive maintenance to unexpected faults, with an anticipated response time of no longer than 6 hours in respect of any request received by the supplier. - Provide replacement equipment or parts following breakdown, subject to authorisation by the Purchaser at all times.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802658
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802658

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