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Asset Investment Decision Support Tool C55

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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06 Dec 2021 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northern Gas Networks Limited, which is seeking to extend its contract with Copperleaf Technologies Inc. for the Asset Investment Decision Support Tool C55. This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 6th December 2021, and the total value of the contract is £1,680,000. The delivery of services is expected in the Leeds region (UKE42), with the existing contract set to expire in May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those specialising in software development and consulting. Companies that can offer similar asset investment decision support tools, or those capable of providing innovative solutions within the gas and energy sector, would be well-suited to compete. The renewal of this contract with Copperleaf signifies a continued partnership, highlighting the importance of maintaining operational continuity and regulatory compliance, which could lead to further business opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asset Investment Decision Support Tool C55

Notice Description

The Copperleaf system has been implemented at NGN to support 4 areas: Monetised Risk Annual Reporting Regulatory Business Plan submission CAPEX & REPEX programme valuation Business as usual outperformance of the NOMs target

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Copperleaf system has been implemented at NGN to support 4 areas: Monetised Risk Annual Reporting Regulatory Business Plan submission CAPEX & REPEX programme valuation Business as usual outperformance of the NOMs target NGN have been using Copperleaf's asset investment decision support tool C55 to meet the needs of the risk and asset health reporting, the RIIO-GD2 submission and the deployment of the RIIO-GD2 plan. NGN are looking to extend the contract with Copperleaf for 4 years in line with the RIIO-GD2 period.

Procurement Information

Copperleaf were awarded the implementation project after being identified as the preferred (and least cost) supplier from an OJEU process in 2017. The current contract with Copperleaf expires in May 2022. Justification for Single Source: 1. It would take at least 9 months to implement a different system to meet the same requirements, which is expected would bear a significant cost in terms of Capex, as well as an increased licence fee, however in order to ensure that reporting requirements can be met, this system would need to be in place for April 2022. 2.The implementation of the decision support tool C55 or any other equivalent system has not been budgeted for in RIIO-GD2. 3. If the contract was not renewed with Copperleaf in May 2022, we would lose access to the system and would be unable to meet our annual reporting requirements for NARMs. Previously this was done using excel spreadsheets, however these are now obsolete and do not produce the data requirements from Ofgem as part of RRP. 4. In addition to the Capex cost avoidance and increased license fee, it is anticipated that Copperleaf will provide a further discount due to a longer contract period. Based on the above justification, NGN's intention is to single source this contract to Copperleaf.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fd66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030191-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Maija Narimanidze
Contact Email
mnarimanidze@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7814042782

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
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COPPELEAF TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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