Tender

Contract for the supply and maintenance of Gas Detection Equipment

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently conducting a tender for the supply and maintenance of gas detection equipment, specifically seeking a single supplier to provide approximately 200-250 units. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically gas-detection apparatus (CPV: 38431100), and is taking place in various regions across the UK. The initial contract period is set for 3 years, with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year terms. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 10:00 on 28 August 2022, and the tender period concludes on 25 August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and maintenance of gas detection technologies. Companies that can offer approved, ready-to-use products meeting stringent performance criteria, including portability, advanced sensing capabilities, and ATEX compliance, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Firms in related sectors such as environmental monitoring or safety equipment manufacturing may also find this project aligns well with their offerings, allowing them to expand their market presence and enhance service capabilities within the gas industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply and maintenance of Gas Detection Equipment

Notice Description

Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to supply and maintain/service circa 200-250 gas detection units for use on their network. The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 4 x 1 years. PLEASE NOTE - THE SUPPLIER MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR PROPOSED UNIT IS AN APPROVED MARKET READY PRODUCT THAT CAN MEET ALL OF NGNS STATED CRITERIA (LISTED BELOW) BEFORE EXPRESSING AN INTEREST AS NGN WILL NOT ACCEPT PRODUCTS/SERVICES THAT ARE STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS AND/OR IN PRODUCTION.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to supply and maintain/service circa 200-250 gas detection units for use on their network across the 7 year contract term. The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 4 x 1 years. The gas detection unit MUST as a minimum meet the following criteria and be ready to use on the gas network at the point of contract award: * Have an infrared sensor * Must have a GPS and Bluetooth Interface as we wish to be able to track the resources route when surveying sites, with the device able to plot both route swept and any readings that are detected on a print out / digital report that can be uploaded to a cloud dashboard * Have colour and audible alarm indicators * Must be able to detect readings from 1ppm to 100% vol of gas * Must be able to perform a gas quality check to determine type of gas being detected (mine, swamp, sewer or natural gas) * Must be able to detect all of the following - Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Propane, Butane, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide and Ethane * Must be ATEX approved as is used in gaseous atmospheres, ideally the devices will be explosion-proof * Must be portable and light weight, with a clear, easy to read and use display (even in dark / night) * Will ideally include a strap for carrying around neck when operational * Must be able to be charged in operational vehicles * Must have an in vehicle cradle for when in transit in NGN vehicles * Must have a range of attachments that can be used on site when undertaking site surveys * Must have a long handle for reaching heights * Must have a probe that can facilitate "pulling gas from the ground" * Units proposed must have the capability to be serviced by NGN resources * Units proposed must have the capability to run for several months without the need for calibration on a monthly basis, thus negating monthly visits to the depot for all NGN operational resources - this will also save on gasses to calibrate seekers, which further reduce running costs If you would like to express you interest in the above opportunity please do so by emailing Ashley Haddock (ahaddock@northerngas.co.uk) by no later than 10am on 28/08/2022. Any expression of interest received after this date & time will not be accepted. THE SUPPLIER MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR PROPOSED UNIT IS AN APPROVED MARKET READY PRODUCT THAT CAN MEET ALL OF NGNS STATED CRITERIA (LISTED BELOW) BEFORE EXPRESSING AN INTEREST AS NGN WILL NOT ACCEPT PRODUCTS/SERVICES THAT ARE STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS AND/OR IN PRODUCTION.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend by mutual agreement for a further 4 x 1 year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020328-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,790,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,790,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ashley Haddock
Contact Email
ahaddock@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7779414590

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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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