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WGCD Meter Operator Provider Services Framework

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Address: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: CommercialProcurement.Utilities@gov.wales

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1200000 GBP
Published
20 Jan 2026, 15:50
Deadline
20 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

A new MOP Services Framework is being established to:• Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters• Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme• Include sub-metering and gas data logging services• Provide flexibility for customers to appoint their preferred providers• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004956-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Meter Operator Provider (MOP) Services (North Wales)

Lot Description: For North Wales Region: • Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters • Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme • Include sub-metering and gas data logging services

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 360,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)

Lot Title: Meter Operator Provider (MOP) Services (South Wales)

Lot Description: For South Wales: • Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters • Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme • Include sub-metering and gas data logging services

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 700,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 840,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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