Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Maija Narimanidze
MNarimanidze@northerngas.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7814042782
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
FWoW Connections Portal - Phase 1
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In 2020 during the FWoW Connections project it was
identified that an online self-serve portal would benefit both the connections team but also
our connections customers by improving the time it takes to raise and complete a quotation
or job. It would also improve the overall customer experience because customers would have
access to real time information about their application status.
TPoint have built the
majority of the functionality in the portal, and in June 2021 a VEAT notice was issued for tPoint to integrate the customer portal into 1Spatial in SAP.
This VEAT is for some additional costs to implement Phase 1 of the portal for go live to include standard connection, alterations and disconnections with a view to develop the 3PX, large loads and biomethane solution as part of Phase 2.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £60,925
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE42 - Leeds
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In 2020 during the FWoW Connections project it was
identified that an online self-serve portal would benefit both the connections team but also
our connections customers by improving the time it takes to raise and complete a quotation
or job. It would also improve the overall customer experience because customers would have
access to real time information about their application status.
TPoint have built the
majority of the functionality in the portal, and in June 2021 a VEAT notice was issued for tPoint to integrate the customer portal into 1Spatial in SAP.
This VEAT is for some additional costs to implement Phase 1 of the portal for go live to include standard connection, alterations and disconnections with a view to develop the 3PX, large loads and biomethane solution as part of Phase 2.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
TPoint have built the
majority of the functionality in the portal, and in June 2021 a VEAT notice was issued for tPoint to integrate the customer portal into 1Spatial in SAP.
This VEAT is for some additional costs to implement Phase 1 of the portal for go live to include standard connection, alterations and disconnections with a view to develop the 3PX, large loads and biomethane solution as part of Phase 2.
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
Title
FWoW Connections Portal - Phase 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 October 2021
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
TPoint Solutions Limited
Reading
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £60,925
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Email to mnarimanidze@northerngas.co.uk