Notice Information
Notice Title
Request for Information: Enterprise Networks, Telephony and Low Earth Orbit Capabilities
Notice Description
National Gas Transmission owns and operates Britain's National Transmission System (NTS) for gas. This complex matrix of pipelines transports gas from its points of entry to power stations, industrial plants, storage facilities and to the local Gas Distribution Networks that take gas into homes and businesses, as well as overseas via interconnectors. The NTS comprises around 5,000 miles of pipeline, more than 60 compressors at 21 compressor stations and more than 500 above-ground installations. It enables us to ensure security of supply by transporting gas to wherever it's needed, safely and reliably. Every year, the National Transmission System (NTS) for gas quietly and efficiently delivers up to three times the energy transported by the electricity grid. National Gas Transmission is looking to the future by developing the hydrogen transmission system of tomorrow - building the capability and flexibility required for a clean energy future. Our gas transmission specialists are creating the infrastructure to transport low-carbon hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas, and to transport carbon dioxide for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). By applying our expertise to develop the energy systems of the future, we are proud to play a leading role in delivering the UK's net zero ambitions. As a growing organisation within the UK we are now looking to review the market capabilities for our enterprise networks, telephony and advancing technologies such as low earth orbit connectivity. National Gas are considering our national strategy for these capabilities and will be using this information to understand what the market can provide in relation to our requirements and future business needs. Please complete the following survey ideally by Friday 8th August 2025.
Planning Information
Our aim is to leverage market expertise alongside our internal insights to continue developing our strategy that meets both our operational needs and compliments the market's service capabilities. We believe that the supplier's input in this early dialogue is crucial to the success of this initiative. We are conducting this RFI exercise via Microsoft Form - Please aim to complete the form (link below) by Friday 8th August although the form will remain open to the 15th August https://forms.office.com/e/4YpXRCJ00N If you have any issues with the link please contact box.procurement@nationalgas.com - with the Reference: Networks RFI Query Any future opportunities or stages will be launched via Achillies Utilities Vendor Data Base Platform (https://www.achilles.com/uvdb/) UVDB is a community-driven compliant prequalification system designed for regulated utilities in the UK and the wider UK utilities market. It is a collaborative environment where utilities companies and suppliers work together to ensure high standards and compliance with legislative requirements . With an independent chair and equal representation across all utilities, UVDB promotes inclusivity and transparency, making it a trusted platform for both large enterprises and SMEs alike. Therefore: - If membership costs are prohibitive for your organisations involvement in future opportunities please get in touch with us to discuss - box.procurement@nationalgas.com ref Network RFI Query
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-056990
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044490-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
50 - Repair and maintenance services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
32412000 - Communications network
32413000 - Integrated network
32415000 - Ethernet network
32416000 - ISDN network
32417000 - Multimedia networks
32420000 - Network equipment
32430000 - Wide area network
32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
32550000 - Telephone equipment
32570000 - Communications equipment
50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
50312320 - Repair of data network equipment
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Jul 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 15 Aug 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- box.procurement@nationalgas.com
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WARWICK
- Postcode
- CV34 6DA
- Post Town
- Coventry
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG13 Warwickshire CC
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Warwick
- Electoral Ward
- Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- Westminster Constituency
- Warwick and Leamington
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044490-2025
30th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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