Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial
London
joanna.protopapas@energysecurity.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Smart Metering Engineering Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71300000 - Engineering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The requirement is for services relating to engineering, technical design, signal propagation and protocol specification for smart metering-related devices. The service provider develops and maintains specifications led by DESNZ on behalf of industry covering smart metering systems and related devices and the communications protocols underpinning the end-to-end system. It requires detailed knowledge of smart metering devices and their communications & security protocols, government and industry specifications and assurance processes, radio frequency signal propagation, the design and conduct of device trials and an ability to advise on technical issues identified during the rollout.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement is for services relating to engineering, technical design, signal propagation and protocol specification for smart metering-related devices. The service provider develops and maintains specifications led by DESNZ on behalf of industry covering smart metering systems and related devices and the communications protocols underpinning the end-to-end system. It requires detailed knowledge of smart metering devices and their communications & security protocols, government and industry specifications and assurance processes, radio frequency signal propagation, the design and conduct of device trials and an ability to advise on technical issues identified during the rollout.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 September 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes