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Full LoRaWAN Network Rollout

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2023 at 09:27

Award

27 Feb 2023 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Gas Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the "Full LoRaWAN Network Rollout." The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract involves the rollout of new communications technology across NGN's network, providing coverage to various regions across the NGN network. The contract was signed on 28th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods and technology solutions related to pressure management and LoRaWAN technology. The contracting process has progressed to the award stage, offering potential suppliers a chance to engage in delivering the specialized services required for the full implementation of this technology across the NGN network. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and gas solutions may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Full LoRaWAN Network Rollout

Notice Description

NGN have worked with Westwood technical and combined expertise to develop pressure management solutions utilising LoRaWAN technology. Following a successful trial in Hull and further deployment in Leeds and Middlesborough this contact represents the full role out of this technology and comprises a further 270 gateways and subsequent installation at 135 NGN sites providing full coverage of the NGN region. Currently there are no alternative LoRaWAN based pressure management solutions available for use on the gas network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NGN have worked with Westwood technical and combined expertise to develop pressure management solutions utilising LoRaWAN technology. Following a successful trial in Hull and further deployment in Leeds and Middlesborough this contract represents the full role out of this technology and comprises a further 270 gateways and subsequent installation at 135 NGN sites providing full coverage of the NGN region. Currently there are no alternative LoRaWAN based pressure management solutions available for use on the gas network.

Procurement Information

This procurement relates to the ongoing roll out of new communications technology to the the NGN network and is the result of joint research between the contracting parties. Previous contracts have been awarded to this supplier supported by VEAT notices as required by legislation. This contract represents the full roll out of this proprietary technology across the NGN network and is in accordance with Regulation 50 "(c) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons (iii), where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ac84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009095-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32430000 - Wide area network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 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
Andrew Christophers
Contact Email
achristophers@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7510367358

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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