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Gas Escape Forecasting Tool Support

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:20

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited, a private utility company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Gas Escape Forecasting Tool Support." The procurement, aligned with their digitalisation strategy, sought innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiencies within their network. The contract was directly awarded to CKH IOD UK Limited, with a procurement method rationale underpinned by the unique capability of the supplier to support the solution. The contract, falling under the industry category of IT services, was governed by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and is set to commence on 31st July 2025, concluding on 31st May 2027. The service covers multiple regions, including UKC, UKD1, and UKE, with key areas targeted within Northern Gas Networks' geographic patches.

This award presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT services firms with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. Businesses specialising in utility sector solutions, predictive analytics, and resource management will find a wealth of opportunities in similar tenders as digital transformation increasingly becomes central to industry strategies. The direct award process highlights the importance of possessing unique capabilities and infrastructure, suggesting potential in further collaborations and offerings for future utility innovations within the sector.

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Notice Title

Gas Escape Forecasting Tool Support

Notice Description

As part of NGN's digitalisation strategy, we are exploring innovative ways of using our data, and the data available through the wider CK Group businesses, to create operational efficiencies. NGN and CK Delta have developed a model that will predict the numbers of public reported escapes which we will receive in the near future. This prediction will be for selected geographical areas within NGN's Network to reflect our 5 patch model given the predictive weather forecast (specifically wind and temperature) and other factors, such as the mains replacement program. This is fully automated, and supports Operations to move resource, pause other work streams etc. to best prepare for an area about to experience an increased workload which could possibly exceed the existing recourses ordinarily available in that area. By doing this, NGN's resilience in safe guarding life and property by achieving our 1 & 2 hour standard of service will be greatly improved.

Procurement Information

This solution is built and hosted by CK Delta on their infrastructure. Only CK Delta can support this solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05629b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041515-2025
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
1
Supplier Name

CKH IOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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