NEPO303 Meter Operator Services

This tender closed on 23 October 2026.

Buyer
The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)
Value
£15,000,000
Closed
23 October 2026
Where
Gateshead, the North East
Type
Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)

In plain English

A local authority group (NEPO) is setting up a framework agreement to buy electricity meter operator services for multiple councils across the North East. This is about managing electricity meters and the data they produce for public sector buildings.

What the buyer wants

• Provide electricity metering services and meter reading operations for council buildings and facilities • Manage metering data and ensure compliance with industry settlement rules • Maintain service continuity across multiple local authority clients

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This is a £15 million framework contract requiring significant operational scale and specialist knowledge of energy industry metering systems. Most small businesses lack the infrastructure, technical expertise, and financial capacity to bid alone, though you may be able to join as a subcontractor to a larger operator.

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