Award

IT Cloud + Storage and Hosting Extension

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2021 at 15:41

Award

02 Nov 2021 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northern Gas Networks Limited (NGN) seeking a contract extension for their IT Cloud, Storage and Hosting services with the incumbent supplier, SCC - Specialist Computer Centres. This procurement falls under the IT services category, classified by CPV as 72000000. The current procurement stage is in the Award phase, with a significant contract value of £240,000, which was signed on 2nd November 2021. The services will be delivered in Leeds, UK, and the procurement is being conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focusing on IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions, software development, and support. Companies with expertise in legacy system upgrades and experience in facilitating transitions from traditional IT infrastructures to modern cloud-based systems will find this contract particularly relevant. With the need for seamless integration and support for ongoing legacy applications, this opportunity is ideal for IT firms looking to expand their portfolio and client base in the growing cloud services market.

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Notice Title

IT Cloud + Storage and Hosting Extension

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Procurement Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f2ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028829-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rebecca Rowley
Contact Email
rrowley@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7935077342

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCC - SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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