Smart Metering Solution - Installation Partners

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) are looking for expressions of interest to join our framework for Smart Metering Installation Works and Services in the Northumbrian Water (NW) and Essex and Suffolk (ESW) Operating Areas. NWG require installation partners to support our ongoing Smart Metering Transformation programme. The scope of the works covers external and internal meter exchanges and new smart meter installations, for both household and non-household premises. Installation partners will be responsible for tactical planning, premises surveys, excavation, backfill and reinstatement, traffic management, meter and communication device installation and meter issue resolution as required as part of the installation requirements. The requirement will be split into three lots as per below. Suppliers are invited to express their interest against one/multiple/all lots. Lot 1 - Northumbrian Operating Area Lot 2 - Essex Operating Area Lot 3 - Suffolk Operating Area It should be understood that the Client's direct labour workforce will undertake some similar activities within the same operational areas as the Contractor in relation to some of the workstreams in scope of this procurement. Further information and the full details of works and services required can be found within the tender documents on NWL's e-tendering platform 'Ariba'. The estimated award date for this requirement is November 2024 with a start date in Q1 2025.