Smart Communications Network & Smart Water Meters (Meter as a Service) Northumbria Region

Concepts

• wide area network
• durham
• nwl
• smart communications network
• smart water meters
• northumbrian water limited
• water meters
• smart communications network & smart water
• wide area network provision
• end-to-end 'meter

Location

Tees Valley and Durham:

Description

Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) plan to appoint a prime supplier (Communication Service Provider), to partner with primary and secondary sub-contractors (Meter Supplier(s)) to deliver an end-to-end 'Meter as a Service' to cover the NWL requirements for smart metering requirements in our Northumbria operating region. The requirement is for the supply of smart water meters for both domestics and commercial properties with compatible communications devices, a wide area network provision covering all devices in the operating area, AMI services (e.g., Head-end systems, installation and commissioning tools, reporting, etc.), and any required Integration & IT services with core NWL systems. The deployment will be split into 3 phases with the winning supplier needing to demonstrate a successful rollout in the phase 1 area before being able to progress to the following phases.

Total Quantity or Scope

As main description covering our Northumbria operating area. The full specification for this requirement can be found within the procurement documents.

Renewal Options

After the initial 60 months a 60 + 60 months extension is available.

CPV Codes

• 32430000 - Wide area network
• 38421100 - Water meters

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba'. Expressions of interest for this tender must be sent to the e-mail address expressions@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of Friday 4th August 2023 at 5pm. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. The deadline for return of the completed PQQ is Friday 11th August 2023 at 4pm. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1)Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, Email address and telephone Please note that the Ariba portal only accepts ONE contact.