512_16 – Half Hourly Electricity Meter Operator & Data Services

Tender description

ESPO wishes to create a 4 year multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Half Hourly Electricity Meter Operator and Data Services. The framework will be divided into 3 lots: Lot 1: Half Hourly Meter Operator Service; Lot 2: Data Collection / Data Aggregation Services; Lot 3: A combined service of Lot 1 and Lot 2. The Framework will be in place for a firm period of 4 years with no further extension option. The Framework is available for use by eligible Public Sector establishments throughout England and Wales. It is anticipated that between 1 and 8 suppliers/service providers per lot shall be awarded a place on the framework or a sufficient number to provide national coverage. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.