Contract

GD3 Framework

  • NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

F06: Contract award notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-007621

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02874b

Published 3 March 2025, 10:27am



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

1100 Century Way

Colton Leeds

LS158TU

Contact

Becky Handforth

Email

rhandforth@northerngas.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE42 - Leeds

Companies House

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

Internet address(es)

Main address

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

GD3 Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is a contract award notice for a framework of strategic partners to support the development its strategic business plan for GD3.

Framework partners will support NGN on various technical aspects of the strategic business plan and submissions to external parties. The Framework is split in to 10 LOTs of services, which are -

1. Market Research and Analysis

2. Regulatory Finance

3. Regulatory Strategy

4. Cost assessment and efficiency

5. Incentivisation

6. Strategic Positioning

7. Business Plan Project Support and Design

8. Efficiency and Effectiveness Assessments of business functions, Innovation, and future energy transition

9. Governance and Assurance

10. Review and Validation

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKD - North West (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
  • UKF - East Midlands (England)
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
  • UKH - East of England
  • UKI - London
  • UKJ - South East (England)
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a contract award notice for a framework of strategic partners to support the development its strategic business plan for GD3.

Framework partners will support NGN on various technical aspects of the strategic business plan and submissions to external parties. The Framework is split in to 10 LOTs of services, which are -

1. Market Research and Analysis

2. Regulatory Finance

3. Regulatory Strategy

4. Cost assessment and efficiency

5. Incentivisation

6. Strategic Positioning

7. Business Plan Project Support and Design

8. Efficiency and Effectiveness Assessments of business functions, Innovation, and future energy transition

9. Governance and Assurance

10. Review and Validation

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-000004


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

Title

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aqua Consultants

Harrogate

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House

Aqua Consultants

The contractor is an SME

Yes


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

Title

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baringa Partners LLP

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Baringa Partners LLP

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ChandlerKBS Limited

Cardiff

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL - Wales
Companies House

ChandlerKBS Limited

The contractor is an SME

Yes


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CRA International (UK) Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

CRA International (UK) Limited

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Deecon Consulting Limited

Uxbridge

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House

Deecon Consulting Limited

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases

Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DNV Services UK Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

DNV Services UK Limited

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.6) Price paid for bargain purchases

Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Economic Insight Limited (

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Economic Insight Limited (

The contractor is an SME

Yes


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Efficio Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Efficio Limited

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framwork

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Environmental Resources Management Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Environmental Resources Management Limited

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Frontier Economics Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Frontier Economics Limited

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Guidehouse Europe Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Guidehouse Europe Ltd

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ICS Consulting Limited

Leeds

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Companies House

ICS Consulting Limited

The contractor is an SME

Yes


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG LLP

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

KPMG LLP

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forvis Mazars LLP

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Forvis Mazars LLP

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Oxera Consulting LLP

Oxford

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Companies House

Oxera Consulting LLP

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PA Consulting Services Limited

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

PA Consulting Services Limited

The contractor is an SME

No


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SIA Partners UK Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
Companies House

SIA Partners UK Ltd

The contractor is an SME

Yes


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

GD3 Framework

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

4 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited

Leeds

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE42 - Leeds
Companies House

Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Limited

The contractor is an SME

No


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Northern Gas Networks

Leeds

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.northerngasnetwork.co.uk