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Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework

Colchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Colchester City Council

Buyer Address: Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG, UK

Contact Name: Matt Howe

Contact Email: colchester@axiomutilities.com

Contact Telephone: +441253804204

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
5000000.0 GBP
Published
17 Jul 2025, 08:15
Deadline
13 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract Start
15 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
15 Jul 2029, 22:59
Category
goods
CPV
38551000 - Energy meters
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Energy Assets Ltd, IMServ Europe Limited, NPower, SMS Energy Services Limited, Stark Software International Limited, TMA Data Management Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Colchester City Council is creating a framework agreement for use by wider public sector for the provision of utility metering operation agreements, utility data collection services and utility data aggregation services. This will be a multi-supplier framework, designed to make the incumbent meter operators compliant as well as give the option for new supplier through competition. This opportunity to split in to two lots (bidders can apply for either or both): Lot1: Meter Operator - Energy and Water Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.

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