SLH - Heat Meters Billing, Maintenance
MERCELL UK LTDEstimated Value
£227,085 – £0
Deadline
16 October 2025
Published
15 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Heat meters services, billing and maintenance. via Procure Public - Meters and Billing Framework.
AI Analysis
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This is a contract for providing heat meter services including billing and maintenance for a UK public sector organisation (likely a housing provider or local authority). The work will be delivered through the Procure Public - Meters and Billing Framework, which is a pre-approved supplier list.
Requirements
- Must be on or able to join the Procure Public - Meters and Billing Framework
- Experience in heat meter installation, maintenance and billing services
- Ability to manage meter readings and billing administration
- Understanding of heat metering regulations and standards
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for detailed qualifications, certifications, insurance, and technical standards required
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Install and maintain heat meters at properties
- Read and record meter data
- Process and issue billing based on meter readings
- Respond to maintenance calls and repair faulty meters
- Provide customer support for meter-related queries
How to Read This Tender
- 1This notice is framework-based — it's not a direct tender. You need to understand how the Procure Public - Meters and Billing Framework works. Visit their website to see if you're already listed or what the application process involves.
- 2The description is very brief. Download and read the full tender documents immediately — they will contain technical specifications, service levels, volume estimates, and pricing expectations that aren't shown here.
- 3Look carefully for the contract value, contract length, and whether this is a single-lot or multi-lot framework. This affects how many bidders will be selected.
- 4Check if there are specific performance standards (e.g. meter reading accuracy, response times for repairs, billing deadlines) — these drive your costs.
- 5Identify who the actual customer is ('SLH' — likely South London Housing or similar) and understand their property portfolio size, as this determines workload.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not already on the Procure Public framework, check eligibility and application deadlines first — joining the framework itself can take time before you can bid for individual contracts.
- Consider partnering with a larger metering company or subcontracting to specialists if you lack in-house capability — many SMEs win framework spots by offering complementary services or regional focus.
- Billing and maintenance contracts often score heavily on social value and local employment — highlight any local staff, training opportunities, or community benefits in your bid.
Award Details
SWITCH2 ENERGY SOLUTIONS
£227,085
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City of Doncaster CouncilKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
16 October 2025
Renewal expected40% confident
February 2028
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (27 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Feb 2028).
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