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Quality Vendor Database - Framework

  • NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-029390

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-040836

Published 5 October 2023, 12:32pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

1100 Century Way Thorpe Park

LEEDS

LS158TU

Contact

Amanda Nyamunda

Email

ANyamunda@northerngas.co.uk

Telephone

+44 7935012877

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE42 - Leeds

Companies House

005167070

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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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

Per-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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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)

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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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

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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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

Housing & 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)

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 eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against 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 31st December 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

Negotiated without a prior call for competition

  • Additional deliveries by the original supplier

Explanation:

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 started the the process of tendering for the the new frameworks which have been divided into 4 that correspond with the 16 Lots.

Framework 1 - Pipe, Flanges, Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings and Nuts, Bolts & washers - currently in contracts negotiations

Framework 2 - Valves, filters, Safety devices and Fittings - PQQ evaluation in progress

Framework 3 - Power Supplies, Cathodic Protection and Pre-Heating Equipment - PQQ has been issued out on Achilles UVDB

Framework 4 - Impulse Pipework, PRI Equipment, Calorimeters, Housings & Cabinets and Metering - PQQ has been issued out on Achilles UVDB

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

4 October 2023


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Northern Gas Networks

Leeds

Country

United Kingdom