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QVD Framework - Pipe

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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13 Jun 2024 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the QVD Framework - Pipe, led by NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED, a buyer in the gas and heat production industry based in Leeds, United Kingdom, has successfully reached the award stage on 13th June 2024. The procurement involved the supply of various pipeline-related items, following a limited procurement method negotiated without publication of a contract notice. Key requirements included pipes, flanges, bolts, nuts, washers, gaskets, and soft iron rings. The aim was to attract multiple suitable suppliers, but only a few responded. As a result, NGN decided to engage with suppliers directly to establish a robust supply base.

This tender for the QVD Framework - Pipe by NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED presents opportunities for businesses in the gas industry supply sector, particularly those providing pipe, flanges, and related items. Suppliers need to meet the gas industry specification and engage with NGN directly to be considered for inclusion in the awarded framework. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can strengthen their partnerships with NGN and secure long-term supply agreements within the gas industry. The framework's structure includes distinct lots for different categories of components, offering diverse opportunities for specialised suppliers.

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Notice Title

QVD Framework - Pipe

Notice Description

NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings - Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings - Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts - High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs - High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs - High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts - High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral - metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings - Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges - Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings. Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN's intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN's intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings - Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings - Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts - High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs - High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs - High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts - High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral - metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings - Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges - Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings. Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN's intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN's intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.

Lot 2

NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings - Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings - Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts - High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs - Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs - High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs - High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts - High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral - metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings - Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges - Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings. Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN's intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN's intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.

Procurement Information

The published aim of the aforementioned procurement process was to achieve 5 qualified suppliers per lot. The low take up did not enable this to happen as such NGN is adding additional suppliers to the framework on the basis that Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in the following cases- (a) where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to a procedure with a prior call for competition, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered;

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046fba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018334-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 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

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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