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Replacement of profilers across multiple sites

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS OPERATIONS LIMITED

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:36

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08 Feb 2024 at 11:57

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12 Jan 2024 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS OPERATIONS LIMITED has recently updated the contract for the "Replacement of profilers across multiple sites" under the Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies category. As a buyer, they are based in Colton Leeds, United Kingdom, and this specific procurement, initiated as a tender, focuses on the replacement of profilers with a contract value of approximately £1,046,950. The industry classification for the project is CPV 31700000, and the initiative is mainly staged under the contract and award phase. The replacement project spans multiple locations in the UK regions of UKC and UKE, with a contract duration of 180 days from the signing date on 6th October 2025. YZ Systems Ltd has been named as the successful supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supply sectors, especially those capable of delivering sophisticated profiling equipment. The procurement method involving a framework agreement suggests a preference for committed, long-term suppliers that can deliver quality goods reliably across multiple sites. Businesses that have experience partnering with public utilities or have capabilities in maintaining equipment reliability over extensive contracts would find this solicitation particularly advantageous. The specific engagement with YZ Systems underlines the importance of tailored solutions that meet technical specifications, making it especially lucrative for businesses with specialised electronics expertise.

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Notice Title

Replacement of profilers across multiple sites

Notice Description

This contract relates to the supply, installation & commissioning of 800 Pressure monitors & further supports the rollout out of the Lorowan communication system for loggers and other such equipment accross Northern Gas Networks estate. The Lorowan system is proprietary to YZ systems and has been developed on NGN's behalf. Also these are the only products on the market which provide real time data in this form and are battery powered which are fundamental requirements for NGN.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This variation covers the replacement of additional profilers across multiple sites, up to the value of PS150k

Procurement Information

This contract further supports the rollout out of the LoRaWAN communication system for loggers and other such equipment throughout the Northern Gas networks (NGN) estate. The LoRaWAN system was produced by YZ systems in collaboration with NGN and remains proprietary so currently there are no equivalent devices available. These are the only products on the market which provide real time data on solely battery power with a battery life of 6 years or more. This is a fundamental requirement for NGN and as such complies with regulation 50 and in particular (1) Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in the following cases- (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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062503-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,046,950 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 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 OPERATIONS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

Contact Name
Andrew Christophers, Harriet Wilkes
Contact Email
achristophers@northerngas.co.uk, hwilkes@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7510367358, +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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YZ SYSTEMS

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