Smart Meter Asset, AMI Network and Data Provision

Description

This procurement is to provide Portsmouth Water with a smart meter data network capable of securely and consistently transmitting Smart meter data and the provision of AMI Smart meter asset in accordance with Portsmouth Water’s Smart Deployment Plan. This is a mixed service and supply contract. The Contractor will provide smart meters for domestic and non-household connections, as well as managing the smart meter assets (including faults/failures and aftercare). The Contractor will be required to work in collaboration with Portsmouth Water’s smart meter installation Contractor, which is the subject of a separate procurement. Lot 1: This procurement is to provide Portsmouth Water with a smart meter data network capable of securely and consistently transmitting Smart meter data and the provision of AMI Smart meter asset in accordance with Portsmouth Water’s Smart Deployment Plan. This is a mixed service and supply contract. The requirements are summarised as follows: Smart Meter Asset: The Contractor will procure new AMI smart meter assets that will be in operation across Portsmouth Water’s supply area (both domestic and non-household) as a crucial component of the overall smart network. The selected Smart Meter will be authorised for use within the UK and ideally be able to fit within Portsmouth Water’s existing meter chamber estate (to potentially reduce installation costs). The meter will also have to adhere to strict quality, flow and measurement standards that will be assessed through the procurement process and stipulated as requirements in the contract documents. Portsmouth Water’s requirement is to ensure the Smart Network is compatible with the meter and can demonstrate that the meter has been used successfully at scale with an existing AMI network to provide consistent data to customers. The Contractor will manage the smart meter assets, including faults, failures and aftercare. The Contractor will also be required to work in collaboration with Portsmouth Water’s smart meter installation Contractor, which is the subject of a separate procurement. Smart Network Provision: The Contractor will collect and transmit meter reading data for Portsmouth Water. The Contractor will provide over the air (OTA) transmission of meter reading data through a Head End System (HES) and into Portsmouth Water’s systems through integration with Portsmouth Water’s Meter Data Management System (MDMS). This will enable Portsmouth Water to provide rich data to customers regarding their water usage. For further detail of the goods and services to be provided, organisations are referred to the draft Service Requirements issued as part of the SQ documents. The Contract is expected to start in December 2024 and will be for a total period of 20 years, with the first 8 years to install the smart meters and a further 12 years to provide ongoing maintenance and communication services to smart meter customers. Portsmouth Water is considering the inclusion of a break clause from year 10 of the Contract. Further details will be provided in the draft Contract.