Portsmouth Water tenders £40m smart meter contract

Portsmouth Water is seeking a supplier for a 20-year, £40m deal to roll out smart meters across its supply area. The chosen partner will be responsible for supplying and installing smart technology for both domestic and non-household customers.

Pre-qualification for the tender is open until 8 February. There are two key components:

• meter asset supply: providing and managing smart water meters for both domestic and non-household connections, ensuring adherence to strict water quality, flow, and measurement standards, and integrating with the current network seamlessly; and

• smart data network provision: establishing a robust network for secure and consistent data transmission, enabling over-the-air meter reading collection.

The contract is anticipated to commence in December 2024. The initial eight years will be focused on smart meter installation, followed by ongoing meter maintenance and data services requirements to support water efficiency targets, improved service and operational efficiency.