Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Sharon Muirhead
Telephone
+44 7580795487
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Scope - Emergency Pipeline Services.
Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services in respect of Non-Steel Pipe work and Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency. The Emergency Pipeline Services shall be provided 24 hours 365 days per annum and include:
maintenance and certification of specialist equipment and emergency materials; and · Training and audit activities to maintain competency of the Supplier Personnel.
The Emergency Pipeline Services comprises the following:
Make safe for Non-Steel Pipework in the event of an Emergency; · The Supplier may be called upon to perform the following services on the Non-Steel Pipe work:
• a) Emergency response capability to assess damage.
• b) Emergency response capability to install approved connections for bypass lines to maintain gas flows.
• c) Emergency response capability to effect specialist flow stopping. · Make safe and Emergency repairs for Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency; Emergency response capability to assess damage, the repair / replacement of damaged pipelines and associated equipment or a repair to the Steel Systems as described below. ·
Inspection and non-destructive testing for Steel Systems. · Assessment and recommendation for Steel Systems. · Temporary repair to the Steel Systems.
Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services (Planned Works)
Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services comprise the following services in relation to the Customer Assets.
• a)hot tap and flow stop services to suit all sizes up to 48" and pressure ranges up to 85 bar.
• b) CCTV and swagelining services.
• c) workshop fabrication, inspection, and non-destructive testing activities
• d) pressure testing.
• e) long range ultrasonic inspection service.
• f) planned repairs for non-routine maintenance to the Customer Assets.
• g) the hire of specialist equipment such as Preparatory Pigging Equipment,
• h) Non-Standard Works on request
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,875,965.92
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Emergency Pipe Line Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scope SCHEDULE 1A - Emergency Pipeline Services.
The Supplier will provide Emergency Pipeline Services in respect of Non-Steel Pipe work and Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency. The Emergency Pipeline Services shall be provided 24 hours 365 days per annum and include:
maintenance and certification of specialist equipment and emergency materials; and · Training and audit activities to maintain competency of the Supplier Personnel.
The Emergency Pipeline Services comprises the following:
Make safe for Non-Steel Pipework in the event of an Emergency; · The Supplier may be called upon to perform the following services on the Non-Steel Pipe work:
• a) Emergency response capability to assess damage.
• b) Emergency response capability to install approved connections for bypass lines to maintain gas flows.
• c) Emergency response capability to effect specialist flow stopping. · Make safe and Emergency repairs for Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency; Emergency response capability to assess damage, the repair / replacement of damaged pipelines and associated equipment or a repair to the Steel Systems as described below. ·
Inspection and non-destructive testing for Steel Systems. · Assessment and recommendation for Steel Systems. · Temporary repair to the Steel Systems.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
4 yr contract terms from 1st February 2022 with an option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non Emergency Services Direct Award
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non - Emergency - Life of Contract
f) planned repairs for non-routine maintenance to the Customer Assets.
• g) the hire of specialist equipment such as Preparatory Pigging Equipment,
• h) Non-Standard Works on request
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
4 yr contract terms beginning 1st February 2022 with the option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non Emergency - Short Term
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services (Planned Works) Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services comprise the following services in relation to the Customer Assets.
• a)hot tap and flow stop services to suit all sizes up to 48" and pressure ranges up to 85 bar.
• b) CCTV and swagelining services.
• c) workshop fabrication, inspection, and non-destructive testing activities
• d) pressure testing.
• e) long range ultrasonic inspection service.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
4 yr contract from 1st February 22 with an option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter
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:
Emergency Provision
It is a Mandatory obligation from Ofgem for the services described in - Emergency Pipeline Services. Monopoly service from legacy of network sale with National Grid. At point of sale, National Grid established PMC Ambergate (branch of National Grid) to continue providing the specialist services.
Non -Emergency Direct Award
2 of the non-emergency elements must be awarded directly to National Grid due to how specialised the requirement is in line with the above.
Non - Emergency Short Term
The provision for the non emergency services will be directly awarded to National Grid for a period of 10 months to allow an above threshold tender event to be carried out in line with UCR 2016 contract regulations. An EOI was published in Nov 21 to engage with the market.
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
17 December 2021
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom