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# Heat Network Framework - Metering and Billing

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heat-network-framework-metering-and-billing-ocds-h6vhtk-067ba9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Clarion Housing Group: "Heat Network Framework - Metering and Billing". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £8,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 May 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: atamis-clarionhousing--prospend.vf.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Clarion Housing Group](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/clarion-housing-group-rsh-lh4087)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £8,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 May 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Billing system, Energy meters, General management consultancy services, Meter reading service, Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heat-network-framework-metering-and-billing-ocds-h6vhtk-067ba9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067ba9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heat-network-framework-metering-and-billing-ocds-h6vhtk-067ba9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [atamis-clarionhousing--prospend.vf.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-clarionhousing--prospend.vf.force.com%2Fapex%2FCS_ContractPage%3Ffilters%3D%26page%3D1%26Preview%3DYes%26searchStr%3D%26SearchType%3DProjects%26sortStr%3DAlphabetical%26uid%3Da1MWT000003noun2AA%26sfdcIFrameOrigin%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fatamis-clarionhousing.lightning.force.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heat-network-framework-metering-and-billing-ocds-h6vhtk-067ba9#participate

## Description
A framework for the provision of all heat network goods, works and services relating to metering and billing

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Suppling, installation and/or commissioning
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 38551000, 48444100
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Suppling, installation and/or commissioning of heat network equipment relating to metering and billing
- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 11/10/2030

### Lot 2: Upgrade/retrofit
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 38551000, 48444100
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Upgrade/retrofit of heat network equipment relating to metering and billing
- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 11/10/2030

### Lot 3: Repairs and maintenance
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50711000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **Description:** Repairs and maintenance of heat network equipment relating to metering and billing
- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 11/10/2030

### Lot 4: Metering and billing services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 65500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Metering and billing services for residential heat networks
- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 11/10/2030

### Lot 5: Software systems (SaaS/platforms)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72268000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** Provision of Software systems (SaaS/platforms) relating to metering and billing of heat networks
- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 11/10/2030

### Lot 6: Consultancy and expert services
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79411000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **Description:** Consultancy and expert services for heat networks, relating to metering and billing
- **Contract Period:** 11/10/2026 to 11/10/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030818-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-02T11:05:56.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T05:21:45.631Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-067ba9