Award

Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2022 at 12:22

Award

20 Dec 2021 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works" was initiated by Northern Gas Networks Limited. This contract, which falls under the services related to the oil and gas industry sector, was officially signed on 17 December 2021, with an active award status. The contract is set for a period of four years starting from 1 February 2022, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method utilised for this process was limited, specifically through a negotiated agreement without the prior publication of a contract notice, due to the technical nature of the services required.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the oil and gas services sector, particularly those with capabilities in emergency response, pipeline maintenance, and non-destructive testing. Companies that specialise in providing emergency services or possess advanced technical expertise in pipeline systems would be well-positioned to compete for the non-emergency components of this contract. Given the strategic significance of the contracting authority and the ongoing demand for reliable pipeline services, successful bidders could expect to enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships in an essential industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works

Notice 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. Page 3 to 9 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

Lot Information

Emergency Pipeline Services

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 .

Options: 4 yr contract terms from 1st February 2022 with an option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter

Non Emergency Services Direct Award

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

Options: 4 yr contract terms beginning 1st February 2022 with the option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter

Non Emergency -Short Term

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.

Options: Short term contract from 1st February 22 for 10 months

Procurement Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002539-2022
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

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,684,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLD1 Cumbria, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL GRID GAS

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