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DNV Eco-System

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 15:22

Award

14 May 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northern Gas Networks Limited (NGN), based in Colton Leeds, focuses on the "DNV Eco-System" service, which is part of the private utility sector and spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom. The contract pertains to software programming and consultancy services essential for gas design and planning activities. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the unique capabilities required that are not replicable by other companies. The contract was awarded to DNV UK Limited on 14th May 2025, and the contract period is from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The process was completed, with all necessary legal frameworks outlined by UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in gas network modelling, software development, and consultancy services, specifically those able to integrate with DNV's suite of industry-standard tools. Firms in the software programming and consultancy sector can leverage this tender to expand their business by aligning themselves with critical infrastructure projects and supporting utility service providers. The contract, valued at £1,456,395.60, is a considerable investment, illustrating the potential for significant revenue generation for the designated supplier. As this contract uses a distinct technical rationale, it predominantly suits large-scale and technically specialised businesses capable of meeting stringent industry requirements.

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Notice Title

DNV Eco-System

Notice Description

NGN currently use a suite of DNV products to carry out a variety of key gas design and planning activities to deliver GD3 outputs, as well as providing annual support and maintenance . These products are widely used by other GDNs and are recognised as industry standard tools to help with gas network modelling & pressures.

Procurement Information

There are no other companies who have the capability and experience to replicate these products, as well as these industry standard tools to NGN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,213,663 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
2
Supplier Names

DNV

GL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

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