Tender

Provision of Training and Development Resources

  • Scotland Gas Networks (SGN)

F05: Contract notice – utilities

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008810

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ebbf

Published 11 March 2025, 4:21pm



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Gas Networks (SGN)

St Lawrence House, Station Approach

Horley

RH6 9HJ

Email

nicola.deans@sgn.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.sgn.co.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://sgn.tlb.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=420

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://forms.office.com/e/8JGQN42my4

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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

Provision of Training and Development Resources

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

SGN is looking implement a Training and Development Resources framework to engage with providers to deliver a variety of courses to our engineers across 14 lots. These lots include a wide variety of training from General Health & Safety, ACS, NCO, NRWSA to more specialist industry specific requirements.

Providers can bid for any number of lots that are relevant to the services they deliver.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Domestic ACS

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - CESP1, MET1, MET4, REGT1, TPCP1A, Emergency service MLP

Optional bidding - CMIT1, CMA2LS, MET3LS, Appliances (SIU), Award in Gas Safety for Managers, CMIT1LS

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension period of an additional 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Industrial ACS

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - ICPN1, CMET1, CMET2, TPCP1

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension by an additional 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - NCO qualifications

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - NCO1, NCO2 Service Laying, NCO2 Mainlaying, NCO2 ELR, Main Layer up top 180mm, Mains Layer up to 355 mm, Mains Layer 400mm and above, Gas SHEA, Mainlaying for Managers, Service Laying for Managers

Form part of the qualification but not necessarily required - NRSWA LA & O1 Initial, NRSWA LA O1 - O5 & O8 Initial, Basic First Aid, Fire Control, Intermediate Pressure?, IP Services for Teams and Managers, 600mm - 800mm Electrofusion and Butt Fusion Jointing Techniques

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of additional 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - NSRWA Streetworks

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - NRSWA LA, O1 -O5 & O8 Initial, NRSWA LA, O1 -O5 & O8 Refresher, NRSWA LA & O1 Initial, NRSWA LA & O1 Refresher, NRSWA LA, S1 - S5 & S7 Initial, NRSWA LA, S1 - S5 & S7 Refresher, NRSWA LA & S1 Initial, NRSWA LA & S1 Refresher

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of additional 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Plant

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - 3.5t Mini Excavator (up to 10 ton), 360 Mini Excavator, Forward Tipping Dumper Truck, Forklift, Telescopic Handler, PASMA, NPORS Slinger Signaller, Scissor Lift

Optional bidding - Plant Protection Officer

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of additional 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - LGV & HGV

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - LGV, HGV, HIAB, Tail Lift, Lorry Loader, Driver CPC

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of additional 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - General H&S

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - Fire Control, Basic First Aid, Fire Warden, First Aid at Work, Basic First Aid (EL6)

Optional bidding - IOSH, Asbestos (non licenced), Lifting Operations, Lifting Operations & Silica briefings, Personal Safety/ Breakaway, CDM Awareness 1 Day, Working at Height, Harness Training, Manual Handling

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - Industry Specific H&S

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - n/a

Optional bidding - Utility Excavations Category 3 - 5 Proprietary Systems & Emergency Rescue, Utility Excavation Category 3 - 5 Proprietary Systems Manager Awareness, HDD, Butt Fusion,

Abrasive Wheels, Anchorage

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9 - GNIM

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - Metering and Process Variables (GNIM2), Safety Related Applications (GNIM7), Gas Network Instrumentation Module (GNIM1), Data-Loggers and Converters (GNIM6), Control Systems (GNIM5), Flow Weighted Average CV (GNIM3)

Optional bidding - Principal of fiscal flow metering (GNIM3)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10 - GNEM

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - Gas Network Electrical Module Statutory & Company Requirements (GNEM2), Gas Network Electrical Module Operational Site Familiarisation (GNEM3), Gas Network Electrical Module Site Working Practices (GNEM4)

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11 - EUSR Qualifications

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - SCO Core, SCO Permits to Work CP, SCO Permits to Work AE, SCO Forms of Authority, SCO Routine Operations,

SCO Non Routine Operations, Gas SHEA, Cross Country Pipeline SHEA

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - COMPEX

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - COMPEX EX01-EX04, COMPEX EX Foundation, COMPEX 14 Responsible Person, COMPEX Refresher,

compex foundation, COMPEX Foundation Plus ExF+, COMPEX Functional Safety Foundation

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 13 - ICORR

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - Cathodic Protection ICORR Level 2, Corrosion Cathodic Protection Buried Applications Level 1, Cathodic Protection ICORR Level 1, Cathodic Protection ICORR Level 3, Managers Corrosion and CP Awareness Training, ICORR Level 2

Optional bidding - n/a

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 14 - Confined Spaces

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services
  • 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services
  • 80561000 - Health training services
  • 80562000 - First-aid training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Mandatory bidding - Working in High Risk Confined Spaces, Confined Spaces, Working In Medium Risk Confined Spaces

Optional bidding - APA Mk3 Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus, SCBA, Breathing Apparatus

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Extension of 2 x 12 months

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

15 April 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Southern Gas Networks Plc

St Lawrence House,

Horley

RH6 9HJ

Country

United Kingdom