Smart Electricity Meters Tender

Scope As many as 1.2 million smart electricity meters will be installed in a phased manner across Oman as part of efforts to upgrade power supply services to consumers. Roll-out is planned over the next five years.This is in line with the objectives set out in Oman Vision 2040 which aims to align Omans modernisation with global trends notably through the deployment of technology to deliver effective and efficient electricity services. This is also in keeping with our goal to develop sustainable cities in the Sultanate. As part of the strategic national project old-style mechanical electricity meters will be replaced with advanced digital meters that come with a number of features and advantages. The smart meters will not only facilitate the process of meter reading with ease and convenience they will also provide accurate readings. smart meters allow consumers to monitor their usage patterns and rationalise their consumption when necessary.Moreover distribution companies if they choose can opt to capture meter readings remotely without the need for home visits. The smart meters are designed to communicate readings via the networks directly to the distribution company concerned which then sends an accurate invoice reflecting the exact electricity usage. Furthermore smart meters allow consumers to monitor their usage patterns and rationalise their consumption when necessary. Commercial losses in the network will be reduced as well once the new meters are installed and operated.