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Heat Networks Metering & Billing

Awarded to SYCOUS LIMITED

HOME GROUP LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 21 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 21 August 2026

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Overview

Home Group Limited is procuring a heat network Metering and Billing service provider to deliver annual metering and billing of heat network units, repair and maintenance of metering equipment, and installation or retrofit of heat meters, solenoid valves, and Secure Meters. The estimated contract value is £1 million with a submission deadline of 21 August 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 November 2025
Questions by
19 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Meter reading service

Award outcome

Awarded value
£492,381
Award date
21 October 2026
Contract period
21 October 2026 → 21 September 2028
Contract length
1 year 11 months
Could run to
3 December 2030
Against estimate
51% below
Bids received
7
Winner
  • SYCOUS LIMITED

This contract ends on 21 September 2028, or 3 December 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

SYCOUS LIMITED

Based in
Leeds
Public contracts won
11
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

7

5 from SMEs

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

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Quality60%
  • Commercial40%

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Market context

Typical award in Public utilities

£601,000

Median of 370 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 18% below the median.

HOME GROUP LIMITED in the last 12 months

6

contracts awarded, worth £110,977,829 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    22 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    27 July 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    26 May 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    21 November 2025

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