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Purchase, Service & Calibration of Fusion Boxes

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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31 Mar 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED has completed the procurement process for the purchase, service, and calibration of Electrofusion Boxes, including associated spares. The primary industry category is Private Utility, with the procurement directed towards operations within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Colton Leeds. The contract, having been awarded to CALDERVALE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2028, with potential renewals up to 31st March 2030. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method recognised under regulation 2023/54 of UKPGA, focusing on intellectual property and technical exclusions. The award, classified under both services and goods categories, involves a gross contract value of GBP 1,500,000 and includes electric welding equipment and calibration services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and servicing high-precision equipment, particularly those familiar with Electrofusion technology. CALDERVALE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, noted for its compliance and technical expertise in Calder Safe technology, exemplifies a business well-suited for this contract. Companies equipped with similar capabilities and expertise in electrofusion processes, software integration, and high-quality equipment maintenance can find promising opportunities for growth by providing innovative solutions and support within the utility industry. The procurement process explicitly highlights the importance of intellectual property, suggesting that businesses with unique technologies can benefit from similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase, Service & Calibration of Fusion Boxes

Notice Description

This Contract is for the purchase of Electrofusion Boxes and associated spares, along with the servicing/calibration and repair of the equipment. Caldervale Electrofusion Boxes are already in use across the Network and are critically important pieces of equipment that assist Northern Gas operations on the Network. Used in daily operations to allow the operatives to connect PE pipes and fittings together using a heated fusion process. Northern Gas are unable to tender this equipment due to the Caldervale preloaded/inbuilt software which manages Northern Gases joint management/compliance system for electrofusion joints through Calder Safe technology. New Electrofusion Boxes may be purchased over the lifetime of the contract for replacement of equipment beyond economical repair or if there are future demands for new equipment on the Network.

Procurement Information

This Contract is for the purchase of Electrofusion Boxes and associated spares, along with the servicing/calibration and repair of the equipment. Caldervale Electrofusion Boxes are already in use across the Network and are critically important pieces of equipment that assist Northern Gas operations on the Network. Used in daily operations to allow the operatives to connect PE pipes and fittings together using a heated fusion process. Northern Gas are unable to tender this equipment due to the Caldervale preloaded/inbuilt software which manages Northern Gases joint management/compliance system for electrofusion joints through Calder Safe technology. New Electrofusion Boxes may be purchased over the lifetime of the contract for replacement of equipment beyond economical repair or if there are future demands for new equipment on the Network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012101-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42662100 - Electric welding equipment

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLTON 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDERVALE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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