Meters and Billing Framework
Meters and Billing Framework

Meters and Billing Framework

Meters and Billing Framework

Overview

Our framework offers public sector clients a simple and effective route to engage with suppliers who can manage energy usage and heating distribution systems.

This framework provides access to a range of expert suppliers offering services in metering, billing, and district heating management, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and enhancing operational efficiency.

The suppliers on ProcurePublic’s Meters, Billing, and District Heating Framework offer a comprehensive suite of services, including:

– Installation and maintenance of heat meters for district heating systems
– Accurate and transparent billing services based on actual energy usage
– Design, installation, and management of district heating networks
– Energy efficiency assessments and improvements for district heating systems
– Compliance auditing and reporting for metering and billing practices
– Customer service and support for residents connected to district heating systems

This framework provides public sector clients with the tools and expertise necessary to manage energy distribution, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver accurate billing to end-users.

To learn more about how to access these services, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on Step 1.

Summary

  • Contract Notice

    2024/S 000-020675

  • Award Notice

    2024/S 000-025346

  • Start Date

    02-09-2024

  • Expiry Date

    02-09-2028

  • Framework Capacity

    £50,000,000.00

  • NUTS Code

    UK

  • Direct Selection

    Yes

  • Cost/Quality Split

    60% Quality/40% Cost (10% +/- allowance)

  • Contract Type

    Client specified, JCT, TPC, Framework Contract

  • Cost Model

    Schedule of Rates

  • Access Fee

    Nil

  • Insurance Levels

    Public Liability Insurance no less than £5,000,000 for each event, events unlimited. Employer’s Liability Insurance no less than £10,000,000 for each claim for all customary risks. Professional Indemnity Insurance no less than £2,000,000 for each claim.

  • CPV Codes

    09323000 : District heating
    38410000 : Metering instruments
    38421110 : Flowmeters
    38550000 : Meters
    38551000 : Energy meters
    38552000 : Electronic meters
    38554000 : Electricity meters
    42515000 : District heating boiler
    45259300 : Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
    45331000 : Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
    45333000 : Gas-fitting installation work
    45333200 : Gas meter installation work
    48444100 : Billing system
    50000000 : Repair and maintenance services
    50410000 : Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
    50411000 : Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus
    50411100 : Repair and maintenance services of water meters
    50411200 : Repair and maintenance services of gas meters
    50411300 : Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
    50430000 : Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
    65500000 : Meter reading service
    71600000 : Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Downloads

Framework Appointees

Ranking Order
Please consult the User Guide for further information.

  1. 1

    SME
    Switch2 Energy Limited

    Switch2 Energy Limited

  2. 2

    Vital Energi Utilities Limited

    Vital Energi Utilities Limited

  3. 3

    SME
    Sycous Limited

    Sycous Limited

  4. 4

    Nottingham City Council

    Nottingham City Council

  5. 5

    SME
    Insite Energy Limited

    Insite Energy Limited

Call-Off Process

How to use this Framework?

Our simple step process allows for both Direct Selection or Mini-Competition. Further information can be found below. Please note that clients may enter into a contract for any duration that best allows for the performance of the requirement to be achieved.

Direct selection

With the Direct Selection method, you may select the contractor who is ranked number 1, or any other Contractor/Consultant on the following basis:

  • Where you have an existing relationship with the Contractor/Consultant.
  • Where the Call Off has substantial similarities to a previous project the Contractor/Consultant was involved with (under this Framework Agreement or not).
  • For reasons of urgency, where it is not reasonably practical to award the Call-Off Contract by way of a Mini-Competition.
  • Capability Criteria, determining that only one framework appointee is capable of carrying out the Call-Off Contract.
  • Where you are able to determine which Contractor/Consultant will provide the most economically advantageous offer.
  • Where a Contractor/Consultant has introduced the site.
  • Rank based on filter categorisation by region and/or contract value, of which the supplier has pre-selected.

Mini competition / Competitive Selection

Our Mini-Competition / Competitive Selection process lets you expand beyond the framework’s original specification to meet your specific requirements. The framework partners from the relevant lot are invited to tender (where capable). This process typically takes 2-4 weeks. The capability criteria can be defined by the following:

  • The contractors capability to carry out a project of the size and complexity of the proposed project.
  • The contractors capability to carry out works and services in the locality of the proposed project.
  • The insurances held by the contractor.
  • The contractors financial stability and standing.
  • The contractors health and safety record.
  • The contractors capacity, taking into account the value of Works and Services already awarded to it under the Framework Agreement.
Call-off Forms

Call-off Procedure (E-Sign)

ProcurePublic has simplified the Call-off process to 4 steps allowing you access to our framework within minutes. The 4 steps include E-sign and details (or guidance) can be found below; alternatively, you can choose Mini-Competition.

Confidentiality Agreement

Please note that this form is designed for Public Sector clients only. If you are an interested supplier, please use our live chat button.

This form is designed to protect the commerciality of suppliers and the integrity of the framework. Clients will need to complete the fields prompted within the form, to allow password-protected access for Steps 2, 3, this will be supplied via email on completion. Once countersigned by Procure Public, a finalised pdf copy will be issued to your email address.

(If you’re unable to view our form, please click here to open it in a new window.)