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Award

14 May 2026 at 10:41

Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the framework agreement titled "FW Works - GD3 Repex Tier 1 - Southern 0330" was undertaken by Southern Gas Networks (SGN), aimed at appointing contractors for gas distribution mains and services replacement work across multiple regions in Southern England. This comprehensive project, classified under the CPV code 45231000 for construction work for pipelines, involved four lots covering areas such as Poole and Solent, Oxford and Aldershot, Epsom, Orpington and Godstone, and Horsham and Ashford, with annual delivery targets ranging from 119 km to 177.73 km. The procurement used a selective method with a negotiated procedure and was completed by May 2026, with the contracts set to last until March 2031, with possible extensions. The key procurement stages involved a tender process and subsequent contract awards on 1st April 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for large-scale construction firms experienced in pipelaying and gas pipeline construction. The framework agreement structure offers a five-year commitment with the possibility of extensions, paving the way for sustained revenue streams and potential scaling of operations. Businesses such as I&G Contractors Ltd, WCB Utilities Limited, and others specialising in large utility infrastructure works have been successful in securing contracts across different lots, indicating the suitability for established players with substantial resources and expertise. The free issuance of PE pipes and fittings by SGN further incentivises participation by minimising material procurement costs and streamlining the completion of the contracted works.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FW Works - GD3 Repex Tier 1 - Southern 0330

Notice Description

SGN have appointed suitably skilled, experienced and resourced contractors to undertake gas distribution mains and services replacement including diversion and reinforcement work together with all required engineering connection, disconnection and reinstatement work. Framework Agreement terms is for 5 years till March 2031 (plus 1 +1 years of optional extension)

Lot Information

South

SGN have appointed suitably skilled, experienced and resourced contractors to undertake gas distribution mains and services replacement including diversion and reinforcement work together with all required engineering connection, disconnection and reinstatement work within SGN's Poole and Solent regions. An annual delivery target of 141.3 km is expected across these regions. PE pipe and fittings will be free issued by SGN to the appointed contractors undertaking the works.

Renewal: Two further 12-month periods of extension will be available.

North

SGN appointed contractors to delivery of turnkey gas distribution mains and services replacement, diversion and reinforcement works including all required engineering connections and disconnections together with reinstatement within SGN's Oxford and Aldershot regions. An annual delivery target of 119.00 km is expected across these regions. PE pipe and fittings will be free issued by SGN to the appointed contractors undertaking the works.

Renewal: Two further 12-month periods of extension will be available.

London

SGN appointed contractors to delivery of turnkey gas distribution mains and services replacement, diversion and reinforcement works including all required engineering connections and disconnections together with reinstatement within SGN's Epsom, Orpington and Godstone regions. An annual delivery target of 177.73 km is expected across these areas. PE pipe and fittings will be free issued by SGN to the appointed contractors undertaking the works.

Renewal: Two further 12-month periods of extension will be available.

South East

SGN appointed contractors to delivery of turnkey gas distribution mains and services replacement, diversion and reinforcement works including all required engineering connections and disconnections together with reinstatement within SGN's Horsham and Ashford regions. An annual delivery target of 128.00 km is expected across these areas. PE pipe and fittings will be free issued by SGN to the appointed contractors undertaking the works.

Renewal: Two further 12-month periods of extension will be available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines

45231100 - General construction work for pipelines

45231110 - Pipelaying construction work

45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying

45231113 - Pipeline relaying works

45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines

45231221 - Gas supply mains construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£795,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,041,062,397 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months 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
Southern Gas Networks (SGN)
Additional Buyers

Southern Gas Networks Plc (SGN)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORLEY
Postcode
RH6 9HJ
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Horley Central & South
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

CSD Gas Ltd

Cappagh Contractors Construction (London) Ltd

Clancy Docwra Limited

D J Utilities Limited

Direct Mole Ltd

Forefront Utilities Ltd

I&G Contractors Ltd

JDT Utilities Ltd

KLT Utilities Ltd

McLaughlin Kent Limited

Moletech Solutions Limited

Network Delivery Associates Ltd

WCB Utilities Limited

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