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Meter Operator Services MOP

Awarded to Npower Commercial Gas Limited, Stark Software, Stark Software International Limited +2 more

Kent County Council (T/a LASER)(buyer)

Published
Published 25 June 2024
Deadline
Closed 30 July 2024

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Overview

Cornwall Council has awarded a contract for Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) services covering installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance for its electricity metering estate. The contract was awarded on 31 March 2026 to five providers: Npower Commercial Gas Limited, Stark Software, Stark Software International Limited, Water Plus Limited, and Wave Utilities Limited, with a combined value of £325,884.36.

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Lots (3)

  • Gas Metering Service

    This contract covers the provision of Meter Operator (MOP) and Data Collector (DC) services to support the Council’s electricity metering estate, including installation, maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance activities

    £5,000,000Won by Stark Software International LimitedWon by Stark Software
  • Electricity Metering Services

    Lot 2, of the framework will allow the award of contracts for the supply of Electricity Metering Services, through mini competition or direct award. Direct award may be based on the highest scoring supplier at framework tender stage overall or in individual areas, of price, quality of service, social value or continuity of supply of existing services.

    £8,000,000Won by Stark Software International LimitedWon by Npower Commercial Gas Limited
  • Water Metering Services

    Lot 3, of the framework will allow the award of contracts for the supply of Water Metering Services, through mini competition or direct award. Direct award may be based on the highest scoring supplier at framework tender stage overall or in individual areas, of price, quality of service, social value or continuity of supply of existing services.

    £2,000,000Won by Stark Software International LimitedWon by Wave Utilities LimitedWon by Water Plus Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£15,000,000
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
25 June 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Water installationsRepair and maintenance services of water metersRepair and maintenance services of electricity metersInstallation services of electricity distribution and control equipmentPublic utilitiesMeter reading service

Award outcome

Awarded value
£325,884
Award date
31 March 2026
Contract period
— → 23 September 2028
Against estimate
98% below
Bids received
1
Winners
  • Npower Commercial Gas Limited
  • Stark Software
  • Stark Software International Limited
  • Water Plus Limited
  • Wave Utilities Limited

This contract ends on 23 September 2028.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

Open and restricted tenders in Public utilities drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 17% received only one.

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Price 100% · Quality 0%

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  • Price100%

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Market context

Typical award in Public utilities

£601,000

Median of 366 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 46% below the median.

Kent County Council (T/a LASER) in the last 12 months

81

contracts awarded, worth £3,412,691,648 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 June 2026

  2. Contract

    17 October 2024

  3. Tender Update

    26 July 2024

  4. Contract Notice

    25 June 2024

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