Colchester Borough Council has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
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| Title: | Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice - Utilities |
| Authority: | Colchester Borough Council |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 17/07/2025 09:10 |
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Section I: Contracting Entity
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Colchester City Council
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1253804204, Email: colchester@axiomutilities.com
Contact: Jonathan Akers
Main Address: www.colchester.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKH3
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.6) Main activity:
Other activity: Local Authority
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Utility Metering & Associated Services Framework
Reference number: 0427
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
38551000 - Energy meters.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Agree to publish? Yes
Value: 5,000,000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
II.2.1) Title:Meter Operator - Energy and Water
Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
38554000 - Electricity meters.
50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters.
45333200 - Gas meter installation work.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: 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 Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Agree to publish? Yes
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
II.2.1) Title:Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water
Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
72314000 - Data collection and collation services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: 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): Lot 2: Data aggregator/ Data Collector - Energy and Water. Axiom Utilities Ltd are acting on behalf of the council in administering this framework agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Agree to publish? Yes
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 60
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2025/S 000-006789
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Agree to publish? Yes
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agree to publish? Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Energy Assets Ltd, 1
6 Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7540308643, Email: lisaberry@energyassets.co.uk
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
Award Of Contract (No.2)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Agree to publish? Yes
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agree to publish? Yes
Contractor (No.1)
IMServ Europe Limited, 1
Cygnus Sunrise Parkway, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1908696000, Email: justin.vroone@imserv.com
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Agree to publish? Yes
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
Award Of Contract (No.3)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Agree to publish? Yes
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agree to publish? Yes
Contractor (No.1)
NPower, 1
2 Princes Way, Solihull, B91 3ES, Solihull, B91 3ES, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2476180261, Email: david.christakis@npower.com
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Agree to publish? Yes
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
Award Of Contract (No.4)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Agree to publish? Yes
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agree to publish? Yes
Contractor (No.1)
SMS Energy Services Limited, 1
Prennau House, Copse Walk, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8XH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7770555550, Email: chris.mawer@smsenergy.com
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Agree to publish? Yes
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: GBP
Award Of Contract (No.5)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Agree to publish? Yes
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agree to publish? Yes
Contractor (No.1)
Stark Software International Limited, 1
Sentinel House, 10-12 Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7DE, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7778134296, Email: masmith@stark.co.uk
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Agree to publish? Yes
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
Award Of Contract (No.6)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 14/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Agree to publish? Yes
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agree to publish? Yes
Contractor (No.1)
TMA Data Management Limited, 1
Laura.millgate@tma.co.uk, 145 London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, England, KT2 6SR, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 132471174, Email: Laura.millgate@tma.co.uk
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Agree to publish? Yes
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 5,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
V.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases
Value excluding VAT: Not Provided
Currency: Not Provided
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: All 6 suppliers named as awarded contractors to this framework opportunity have been appointed to both Lots namely:
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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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Not Provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/07/2025