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Navigator Project

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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24 Oct 2024 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Navigator Project" has been concluded by Northern Gas Networks Limited, based in Leeds, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and aims to further develop the modelling system established during the Cost of Net Zero pathway project. The project, classified under CPV 73220000, involves services provided by BMA and Durham University, with DECCC being brought in to develop an interface related to capacity and demand statements. The procurement process was executed through a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice, as allowed by current regulations. The contract was awarded and signed on 18th October 2024, marking the commencement of the awarded phase.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy and research services. Companies with expertise in mathematical modelling, academic research, and specialised consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar future projects. The single-source procurement method utilised highlights the value in forming and maintaining strategic partnerships with contracting authorities like Northern Gas Networks Limited, which operates in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat sectors. Businesses with experience in handling complex mathematical and technical processes, as well as those with a demonstrated ability to collaborate on large-scale energy projects, stand to gain significant benefits from engaging in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Navigator Project

Notice Description

This project is a follow on activity to further develop a modelling system first established during the Cost of Net Zero pathway project. In that project BMA and Durham university were selected via tender event to drive the project. Given this stage now leverages that work the approach is to single source their services to expand the model created [BMA] and for Durham university to again provide that specialist critique and steerage needed for such mathematically complex process.Separately DECCC are being brought into the work to create an interface to the capacity and demand statement process they currently support annually for NGN. Their existing relationship and expertise in this area means they are first choice to develop the interface between the BMA model system and the demand statements DECCC produce each year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is a follow on activity to further develop a modelling system first established during the Cost of Net Zero pathway project. In that project BMA and Durham university were selected via tender event to drive the project. Given this stage now leverages that work the approach is to single source their services to expand the model created [BMA] and for Durham university to again provide that specialist critique and steerage needed for such mathematically complex process.Separately DECCC are being brought into the work to create an interface to the capacity and demand statement process they currently support annually for NGN. Their existing relationship and expertise in this area means they are first choice to develop the interface between the BMA model system and the demand statements DECCC produce each year.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded to the contractors under Reg 50 1) Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in the following cases - (f) for new works or services consisting in the repetition of similar works or services assigned to the contractor to which the same utility awarded an earlier contract, provided that such works or services conform to a basic project for which a first contract was awarded following a procedure in accordance with regulation 44(1) and (2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034473-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 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
Amanda Nyamunda
Contact Email
anyamunda@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7935012877

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
Not specified

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

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