Elektrodistribucija Srbije has not responded to questions about who conducted the electricity meter readings in April. Unofficial sources suggest that Elektrodistribucija employees carried out the readings, as the company previously contracted to handle the task, a consortium led by “Montop HRS” owned by Marko Bosanac, no longer has a valid agreement.
For 2023 and 2024, Elektrodistribucija allocated over 4.7 billion dinars (40 million euros) for meter reading services. However, a new public procurement for this service, covering over 3 million meters across multiple cities, has encountered issues. Despite a lower bid from another consortium, Elektrodistribucija awarded the contract to “Montop HRS” after reevaluating offers following a complaint. However, this procurement process has been delayed by legal challenges, with a second complaint filed in March 2025, which halted further action until the Republic Commission makes a decision.
Until the procurement issue is resolved, Elektrodistribucija employees have been conducting the readings in April, though only smart meters are read remotely. Customers can also report their meter readings digitally through an app, though only about 50,000 users have done so.
The framework agreement for the meter reading service, originally valued at 3.79 billion dinars, was extended but is currently under review due to issues with previous agreements and complaints. The contract will be finalized once the procurement process is complete, pending the Republic Commission’s decision.
