Scope
Description
As part of NGN's digitalisation strategy, we are exploring innovative ways of using our data, and the data available through the wider CK Group businesses, to create operational efficiencies.
NGN and CK Delta have developed a model that will predict the numbers of public reported escapes which we will receive in the near future. This prediction will be for selected geographical areas within NGN's Network to reflect our 5 patch model given the predictive weather forecast (specifically wind and temperature) and other factors, such as the mains replacement program. This is fully automated, and supports Operations to move resource,
pause other work streams etc. to best prepare for an area about to experience an increased workload which could possibly exceed the existing recourses ordinarily available in that area.
By doing this, NGN's resilience in safe guarding life and property by achieving our 1 & 2 hour standard of service will be greatly improved.
Contract 1. Gas Escape Forecasting Tool Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £96,425 excluding VAT
- £115,710 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 July 2025 to 31 May 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD1 - Cumbria
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This solution is built and hosted by CK Delta on their infrastructure. Only CK Delta can support this solution.
Supplier
CKH IOD UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 11324057
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDC-8934-CXHG
Hutchison House 5 Hester Road
London
SW11 4AN
United Kingdom
Email: etenders@ckdelta.ai
Region: UKI34 - Wandsworth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Gas Escape Forecasting Tool Support
Contracting authority
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
- Companies House: 05167070
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNB-9357-PVLR
1100 Century Way
Colton Leeds
LS15 8TU
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Private utility