Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Rebecca Rowley
Telephone
+44 7935077342
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
IT Cloud + Storage and Hosting Extension
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
NGN look to put in place a contract extension for 6 months with the incumbent supplier of these services. The original contract was put in place to replace the arrangements and rationalise the data centres and provide a simplified and transparent Cloud+ Storage and Hosting arrangements. This contract also utilises modern secure private cloud hosting, reducing the overall cost and environmental impact of NGN's IT infrastructure, supported by an SCC Service Desk.
Various elements from the Contract have been decommissioned and moved over to our own AWS infrastructure, however, there are still some legacy applications which are still to be upgraded/replaced before we can host in AWS. This include GIS, CP Uptime, Brand, McAfee and Workbook Tracker, which are all active projects in 3iG's programme to enable the switch to AWS in the next 6-9 months.
This being the case, we therefore require a 1 year extension to cover the remaining requirements with SCC before it is fully moved over to AWS. As soon as these activities are complete, we can fully decommission our SCC estate.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN look to put in place a contract extension for 6 months with the incumbent supplier of these services. The original contract was put in place to replace the arrangements and rationalise the data centres and provide a simplified and transparent Cloud+ Storage and Hosting arrangements. This contract also utilises modern secure private cloud hosting, reducing the overall cost and environmental impact of NGN's IT infrastructure, supported by an SCC Service Desk.
Various elements from the Contract have been decommissioned and moved over to our own AWS infrastructure, however, there are still some legacy applications which are still to be upgraded/replaced before we can host in AWS. This include GIS, CP Uptime, Brand, McAfee and Workbook Tracker, which are all active projects in 3iG's programme to enable the switch to AWS in the next 6-9 months.
This being the case, we therefore require a 1 year extension to cover the remaining requirements with SCC before it is fully moved over to AWS. As soon as these activities are complete, we can fully decommission our SCC estate.
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:
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) intend to renew their agreement with SCC for a 6 month period. NGN cannot risk operational delivery and requires contract assurance as there are still some legacy applications which are still to be upgraded/replaced before we can host in AWS. No other suppliers are able to undertake the scope of requirements as this requirement is specifically meant for SCC to meet NGN's needs. This contract also utilises modern secure private cloud hosting, reducing the overall cost and environmental impact of NGN's IT infrastructure, supported by an SCC Service Desk.
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
2 November 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
SCC - Specialist Computer Centres
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
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: £240,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom