University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust Sub-metering Solution Tender Award
Summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for a comprehensive sub-metering solution to Stark Software International Limited for £191,112.05. This award follows a direct award justification based on technical reasons and the need for compatibility with the Trust's existing metering infrastructure.
What changed
This notice announces the award of a contract by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to Stark Software International Limited for a comprehensive sub-metering solution. The contract, valued at £191,112.05 including VAT, involves the supply, installation, commissioning, and operation of sub-metering infrastructure across approximately 410 metering points. The award was made via a direct award procedure due to technical reasons, specifically the need for compatibility and interoperability with the Trust's existing Stark Software environment.
While this is an award notice and not a rule change, it signifies a completed procurement process for essential energy management infrastructure within a healthcare setting. Compliance officers should note the contract value and the specific supplier chosen, which may be relevant for future vendor management or internal energy efficiency initiatives. The contract is estimated to run from April 6, 2026, to June 8, 2026.
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26-A-2653 Comprehensive sub-metering solution
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-027519
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067438 (view related notices)
Published 25 March 2026, 4:32pm
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Description
The Trust is procuring a comprehensive sub-metering solution to enable enhanced monitoring and management of energy consumption across its estate. This includes the supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of sub-metering infrastructure across approximately 410 metering points, incorporating both new and existing (adopted) assets.
The scope of goods and services includes:
Supply of hardware and metering equipment to enable remote data capture and communication from all metering points
Installation, commissioning, and fabrication of metering infrastructure at agreed circuit locations, including both standard and out-of-hours works where required
Reconfiguration and integration of existing (adopted) metering points into a unified monitoring system and provision of remote data collection services.
Contract 1. Comprehensive sub-metering solution
Supplier
Contract value
- £159,260.04 excluding VAT
- £191,112.05 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 8 June 2026
- 2 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Electrical power systems design services
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Failure to deliver contract could comprise UHL power systems, resulting in disruptions to service delivery and higher utility bills.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Continuation with the existing supplier is required for technical compatibility and interoperability. The Trust’s metering estate, communications architecture, and reporting systems are already configured within Stark’s environment.
Supplier
Stark Software International Limited
- Companies House: 02911704 Sentinel House 10-12 Massetts Road Horley, Surrey
Horley
RH6 7DE
United Kingdom
Email: office@stark.co.uk
Website: http://www.stark.co.uk
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Comprehensive sub-metering solution
Contracting authority
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXN-8614-MPHH Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 6WW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tonita North
Email: uhl-tr.procurementmailbox@nhs.net
Website: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk /
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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