Scope
Procurement reference
C365/2025/2026
Procurement description
A new MOP Services Framework is being established to:• Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters• Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme• Include sub-metering and gas data logging services• Provide flexibility for customers to appoint their preferred providers• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1000000 GBP to 1000000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Identification register:
Address 1: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 3NQ
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://gov.wales
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Email: CommercialProcurement.Utilities@gov.wales
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Framework
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Award method when using the framework
With and without reopening competition
Contracting authority locations
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Welsh public sector or third sector bodies. Further details provided in the tender documentation hosted on eTenderWales.
Framework operation description
Direct award procedure to single supplier awarded to each Lot.
Lots
Divided into 2 lots
Meter Operator Provider (MOP) Services (North Wales)
Lot number: 1
Description
For North Wales Region:
• Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters
• Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme
• Include sub-metering and gas data logging services
CPV classifications
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
Lot value (estimated)
300000 GBP Excluding VAT
360000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Meter Operator Provider (MOP) Services (South Wales)
Lot number: 2
Description
For South Wales:
• Enable direct award of MOP and DC services for Non-Half Hourly AMR meters
• Support the smart meter transition under the Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Programme
• Include sub-metering and gas data logging services
CPV classifications
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
Lot value (estimated)
700000 GBP Excluding VAT
840000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 00:00AM
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 00:00AM
Date of award of contract
17 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtmlproject_61804 - WGCD Meter Operator Provider Services Frameworkitt_122533 - WGCD Meter Operator Provider Services Framework
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 00:00AM
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 00:00AM
Date of award of contract
17 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtmlproject_61804 - WGCD Meter Operator Provider Services Frameworkitt_122533 - WGCD Meter Operator Provider Services Framework
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published