Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Cetury Way,Thorpe Park Business Centre, Colton
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Andrew Christophers
achristophers@northerngas.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7510367358
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE42 - Leeds
Companies House
05167070
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
QVD Framework - Pipe
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings - Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings - Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts - High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs - High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs - High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts - High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral - metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings - Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges - Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings.
Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN's intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN's intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
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)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings - Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings - Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts - High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs - High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs - High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts - High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral - metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings - Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges - Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings.
Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN's intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN's intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
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)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings - Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings - Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts - High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs - High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs - High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts - High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral - metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings - Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges - Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings.
Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN's intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN's intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to a procedure with prior call for competition
Explanation:
The published aim of the aforementioned procurement process was to achieve 5 qualified suppliers per lot. The low take up did not enable this to happen as such NGN is adding additional suppliers to the framework on the basis that Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in the following cases- (a) where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to a procedure with a prior call for competition, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered;
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
3 June 2024
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom