Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Andrew Christophers
achristophers@northerngas.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7510367358
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Undertake, Oversee and Deliver the overall Master Testing Plan
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Following the design and build of the H21 test facility in Middlesbrough by DNV under a separate fixed price contract. DNV will undertake, oversee and deliver the overall Master Testing Plan at the test facility over a 6 month period. The scope of scheduled tests and demonstrations will be undertaken on the mains and services within the site to confirm the suitability of existing industry procedures when used in conjunction with other assets containing 100% hydrogen. The tests will address all elements of local LP distribution maintenance and include; commissioning, decommissioning, new connections, pressure reduction, flow analysis, flow stop operations and new innovation methods. The associated costs within this contract are to cover time and materials associated with management of site, travel and subsistence, procedure writing, technical report writing, undertaking operational activates on site and site security arrangements.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Following the design and build of the H21 test facility in Middlesbrough by DNV under a separate fixed price contract, the time and materials option E services contract will serve for DNV to undertake, oversee and deliver the overall Master Testing Plan at the test facility over a 6 month period. The scope of scheduled tests and demonstrations will be undertaken on the mains and services within the site to confirm the suitability of existing industry procedures when used in conjunction with other assets containing 100% hydrogen. The tests will address all elements of local LP distribution maintenance and include; commissioning, decommissioning, new connections, pressure reduction, flow analysis, flow stop operations and new innovation methods. The associated costs within this contract are to cover time and materials associated with management of site, travel and subsistence, procedure writing, technical report writing, undertaking operational activates on site and site security arrangements.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
As this is NGN's first project of this nature in a public space it was recognised that NGN needed to utilise an organisation with history and experience in this field to oversee the design, build and subsequent operation of this facility for the duration of the trial whilst also to develop the required safe operating procedures. As being NGN's project partners and having been appointed to design and build this facility, it was always the intention that they would also have control and operation whilst the trial is ongoing. This approach will ensure DNV GL have end to end control of the site, ensuring safe operation and best protect NGNs overall accountability. Any other approach would have significantly increased risk and project continuity
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 February 2022
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom