Award

Control Hub Safety Assurance System

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2023 at 10:10

Award

20 Dec 2022 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the buying organisation, Northern Gas Networks Limited, awarding a contract for the "Control Hub Safety Assurance System" in the IT services industry category. The procurement stage has reached completion with an awarded value of £118,500. The contract was signed on 19th December 2022, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract was essential for NGN to ensure continuity of service while exploring alternative solutions, highlighting a need for specialised services in this area.

This procurement opportunity by Northern Gas Networks Limited presents a chance for businesses offering consulting, software development, and support services to capitalise on the need for a Control Hub Safety Assurance System. Companies experienced in IT services tailored to the specific requirements of utilities and infrastructure organisations would be well-suited to compete. Understanding the strategic importance of ensuring plant, equipment, and personnel qualifications are maintained effectively is crucial for businesses aiming to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Control Hub Safety Assurance System

Notice Description

Control Hub is NGN's current system for DSP contract assurance, used both by NGN and the Supplier to ensure visibility on plant, equipment, vehicles and personnel qualifications, STC and training records.

Lot Information

Lot 1

6 month extension without prior call for competition

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: NGN's Ctrl Hub contract is being renewed whilst alternative solutions are being explored. This extension is short term to ensure continuity of service until the longer term plan is agreed. There is a risk to moving to a new supplier and these risks link to GSOS payments, RRP reporting and the risk to NGN in not having stable software if we were to change supplier against our license requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0392a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004127-2023
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
SME

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
£118,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20223 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
Harriet Wilkes
Contact Email
hwilkes@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7813523683

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

CTRL HUB

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