Rosseti has launched a record-breaking procurement tender for smart electricity meters and intelligent metering system equipment. The contract has a maximum value of 66.7 ₽ billion and covers the needs of 15 subsidiary companies for the period between 2027 and 2029.
The procurement is structured as a single, indivisible lot. This format requires the winning bidder to secure the entire contract, which includes supplying communication modems, outdoor metering cabinets, measuring transformers, and switching panels.
The tender terms mandate a security deposit or bank guarantee of at least 5% of the contract price, amounting to 3.3 ₽ billion. Market participants note that this high financial barrier significantly limits the number of potential bidders.
Financial data from 2025 highlights the disparity among industry players. NARTIS Plant reported revenue of 27.6 ₽ billion and a net profit of 13.2 ₽ billion, while Energomera recorded 12.2 ₽ billion in revenue and 602.5 ₽ million in profit.
Other market participants show significantly lower financial results, with some companies reporting revenue in the hundreds of millions of rubles or net losses. These figures suggest that only a limited number of manufacturers can meet the tender requirements.