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DNCS SCADA renewal

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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07 Sep 2023 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Gas Networks Limited has awarded a contract to Schneider Electric for the renewal of the DNCS SCADA application. The procurement process was completed under the services category. The contract is for 3 years and is aimed at extending the SCADA application used in NGN and across the UK Gas sector. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides an opportunity for IT service providers specializing in consulting, software development, and support to engage in a 3-year contract extension for the SCADA application. Businesses with expertise in gas network operations and safety critical systems would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract has been awarded to Schneider Electric, a large-scale supplier, and is valued at £495,855 GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNCS SCADA renewal

Notice Description

The contract for the SCADA application that is used in NGN (and across the UK Gas has sector) is being extended for 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Schneider SCADA application that is used in NGN (and across the UK Gas has sector) has been developed for NGN with a number of bespoke specialist features (SCADA extensions) which are used to support the operation of gas assets in NGN. These applications have been developed over the years to meet specific safety critical and compliance activities relating to the operation of the network and decision making activities and to make the operation of a SCADA product applicable to the requirements and nature of a gas network. The applications contain a series of bespoke algorithms and analysis features that aid the safe and effective operation of the network and assets. The contract is being extended for 3 years.

Procurement Information

The intention to extend the contract for 3 years based on the SCADA app having been developed for NGN with a number of bespoke specialist features (SCADA extensions) which are used to support the operation of gas assets in NGN. These applications have been developed over the years to meet specific safety critical and compliance activities relating to the operation of the network and decision making activities and to make the operation of a SCADA product applicable to the requirements and nature of a gas network. To move away from this would present significant risk as the applications contain a series of bespoke algorithms and analysis features that aid the safe and effective operation of the network and assets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026479-2023
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
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
£495,855 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20232 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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Further Information

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