Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the provision of comprehensive electricity metering services across its portfolio with an estimated value of £5.8 million including VAT.

The appointed supplier will be responsible for providing meter operator, data collection, and data aggregation services, ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of Thames Water's electricity metering infrastructure and with a focus on supporting the water company's operational and strategic objectives

Scope covers the provision of electricity metering services for 100% of Thames Water's electric metering portfolio.

At the tender stage Thames Water specified that the successful partner must be suitably accredited and demonstrate compliance with all relevant electricity metering standards. In addition to technical competence, the partner would be expected to be proactive in contractual innovation and deliver high-quality performance throughout the contract period.

The contract will encompass all aspects of meter operation, data collection, and data aggregation, with a focus on supporting Thames Water's operational and strategic objectives

Stark Software International Ltd has been awarded the contract - earliest date the contract will be signed is 23 October 2026.

Current estimated start and end contract dates are 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with two further possible extension options up to 31 October 2035.