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Tender for the Provision of Electricity & Gas Meter Operator Provider (MOP) Services and Data Collector/Aggregator (DCDA) Services

Dundee City Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 15 Oct 2026, 16:56.

Opportunity overview

Dundee City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and committed supplier to provide electricity and gas meter operator provider (MOP) services and data collector and data aggregator (DCDA) services across the Council’s estate. The procurement will consolidate the supply of MOP services to a single supplier to improve upon the quality of Data Collection and Aggregation Services across the council portfolio. The appointed supplier shall manage the seamless transfer and adoption of all existing metering assets from current providers, including asset registration, meter technical details, communications arrangements with no disruption to data collection or settlement activities.

Classification

  • CPV65500000 — Meter reading service

Lots

  • Dundee City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and committed supplier to provide electricity and gas meter operator provider (MOP) services and data collector and data aggregator (DCDA) services across the Council’s estate. The procurement will consolidate the supply of MOP services to a single supplier to improve upon the quality of Data Collection and Aggregation Services across the council portfolio. The appointed supplier shall manage the seamless transfer and adoption of all existing metering assets from current providers, including asset registration, meter technical details, communications arrangements with no disruption to data collection or settlement activities. The appointed supplier shall provide Dundee City Council with services in accordance with the specification detailed below. Electric Half Hourly Meters (Code of Practice 3, 5 and 10) Electric Non-Half Hourly Meters & Automated/Advanced Meter Reading devices (AMRs). Gas Meters and AMRs Data Collector and Data Aggregator (DCDA) services for Gas & Electricity meters. The appointed supplier shall provide MOP and DCDA services for all designated Meter Point Administration Number (MPANs) for both electric and gas supply points to include installation, maintenance and operation for each meter type i.e. Hourly Meters Non-half hourly Meters (NHH) and AMR (NHH AMR) Gas Supply Points Dundee City Council is seeking 90 – 95% AMR / Smart Meter Coverage across the portfolio, wherever technically and economically feasible. Appointed suppliers will be expected to support Dundee City Council in achieving these forecasted targets and this will form part of the contract management process.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DCC/CD/87/26
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
65500000
Description
Meter reading service

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Communication

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Please refer to Tender documents

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to tender documents

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to Tender documents

Applies To

supplier

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
20 Nov 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
22 Mar 2027, 23:59

Expected award period

Starts
20 Nov 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
20 Nov 2026, 12:00
Description
Procurement Category Officer

Address

Street Address
Dundee

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Dundee City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and committed supplier to provide electricity and gas meter operator provider (MOP) services and data collector and data aggregator (DCDA) services across the Council’s estate. The procurement will consolidate the supply of MOP services to a single supplier to improve upon the quality of Data Collection and Aggregation Services across the council portfolio. The appointed supplier shall manage the seamless transfer and adoption of all existing metering assets from current providers, including asset registration, meter technical details, communications arrangements with no disruption to data collection or settlement activities. The appointed supplier shall provide Dundee City Council with services in accordance with the specification detailed below. Electric Half Hourly Meters (Code of Practice 3, 5 and 10) Electric Non-Half Hourly Meters & Automated/Advanced Meter Reading devices (AMRs). Gas Meters and AMRs Data Collector and Data Aggregator (DCDA) services for Gas & Electricity meters. The appointed supplier shall provide MOP and DCDA services for all designated Meter Point Administration Number (MPANs) for both electric and gas supply points to include installation, maintenance and operation for each meter type i.e. Hourly Meters Non-half hourly Meters (NHH) and AMR (NHH AMR) Gas Supply Points Dundee City Council is seeking 90 – 95% AMR / Smart Meter Coverage across the portfolio, wherever technically and economically feasible. Appointed suppliers will be expected to support Dundee City Council in achieving these forecasted targets and this will form part of the contract management process.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service Delivery
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 2
Name
Metering Operations
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 3
Name
Data Collection & Validation
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
Contract Management & Reporting
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Name
Change Management & Regulatory Compliance
Type
quality
Description
8
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month periods

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
65500000
Description
Meter reading service

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Delivery Location

Description
Dundee

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Dundee City Council
Id
GB-FTS-122330

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee City Council

Address

Street Address
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Locality
Dundee
Region
UKM71
Postal Code
DD1 1QE
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Ann Conway
Telephone
+44 1382433401

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Dundee Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-186344

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
Sherriff House, 6 West Bell Street
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 9AD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1314443300

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Organisation 3
Name
Scottish Court Service
Id
GB-FTS-101533

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Court Service

Address

Street Address
Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH11 3XD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1314443300

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dundee · UKM71 · DD1 1QE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM71

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 097605-2026tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Dundee City Council is seeking one supplier for electricity and gas Meter Operator Provider (MOP) and Data Collector/Data Aggregator (DCDA) services across its estate. The supplier will take over existing metering assets, support metering installation, maintenance and operation, and provide DCDA services for electricity and gas meters.

Who this may suit

Best suited to suppliers able to provide combined electricity and gas MOP and DCDA services, including metering-asset transfer and AMR/smart-meter coverage support.

Key points identified

  • Combined service scopeProvide MOP and DCDA services for electricity and gas meters.Evidence: "provide electricity and gas meter operator provider (MOP) services and data collector and data aggregator (DCDA) services"
  • Metering asset transitionManage seamless transfer and adoption of existing metering assets, including registrations, technical details and communications arrangements, without disrupting data collection or settlement.Evidence: "manage the seamless transfer and adoption of all existing metering assets... with no disruption to data collection or settlement activities"
  • Metering activitiesProvide installation, maintenance and operation for designated electricity and gas meter points.Evidence: "to include installation, maintenance and operation for each meter type"
95% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
097605-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0788cb
First published
15 Oct 2026
Last checked
15 Oct 2026, 16:56
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
15 Oct 2026
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