CR19101 - Smart metering research into vulnerable consumer

Tender description

* THIS PROCUREMENT IS CLOSED * The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 24th January 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) is aiming to upgrade 53 million electricity and gas meters in households and small businesses across Great Britain with smart meters. The rollout of smart meters is a cross-industry Programme; the regulatory framework and associated consumer protections have been put in place by Government, whilst energy suppliers are responsible for offering smart meters to their customers and successfully carrying out installations. As of the end of September 2019, 15.6 million smart and advanced meters were operating in homes and small businesses across Great Britain. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: Delta Link. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.