Award

Quality Vendor Database - Framework

  • NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-016328

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03466d

Published 14 June 2022, 4:25pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

1100 Century Way Thorpe Park

LEEDS

LS158TU

Contact

Andrew Christophers

Email

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

Quality Vendor Database - Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Pipe

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Valves

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

PRI Equipment

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44300000 - Cable, wire and related products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Filters

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Pre-Heating Equipment

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Safety Devices

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Metering

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fittings

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Flanges

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Impulse Pipework

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Bolts & Washers

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Gaskets

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Calorimeters

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Power Supplies

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31120000 - Generators

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cathodic Protection

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Housings & Cabinets

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
  • UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of retendering this Framework and to date has issued two Expressions of Interest on the Achilles UVDB platform to gauge interest and alert the market to the opportunity against some of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 30th May 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed

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:

The purpose of this contract (Framework) extension is enable the ongoing supply of goods and products to for NGN for the execution of its ongoing capital works programme whilst a full and robust procurement is undertaken in accordance with procurement regulations to renew and optimise these contracts. The procurement process is already underway and so far two Expressions of Interest have already been undertaken via the Achilles UVDB platform and are currently being assessed. NGN is committed to concluding this procurement by the end of this contract extension

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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022

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/concessionaire

Bells Power Ltd

Belvedere

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI - London
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022

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/concessionaire

MacLellan Rubber Ltd

Wolverhampton

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

Yes


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


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

14 June 2022


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Northern Gas Networks

Leeds

Country

United Kingdom