Non-Daily Metered Read Sampling Service Provision (NDMSP)

Tender description

Through this tender exercise Xoserve is seeking a vendor to undertake the role of the Non Daily Metered Read Sampling Service provider. REF: Change Proposal XRN 5143 : Discharge of Cadent, Wales & West Utilities and Northern Gas Network's Non-Daily Metered (NDM) sampling obligations covered under Uniform Network Code (UNC) TPD H1.6 for EUC Bands 2-8 Lot 1: This procurement is to select and appoint a new service provider to collect the daily NDM Sampling Reads required, and to work with the CDSP to manage the portfolio and maintain the correct coverage across each End User Category (EUC) Band / Local Distribution Zone(LDZ). The CDSP already receives and processes these NDM Sampling Reads, and this service will continue to utilise the existing systems and file formats. Key requirements of the service are: - to provide a valid daily meter read for each NDM Sampling Read site; - management of the NDM Sampling Read portfolio to ensure the required volumes and mix profile is maintained; - to roll-out and maintain the equipment required to deliver these services. Evaluation of tenders will be undertaken by an evaluation panel made up from key stakeholders including representatives from Xoserve (as the CDSP), and the Distribution Network Operators Cadent, Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities.