Planning

Statutory Technical Asset Repository (STAR)

CADENT GAS LIMITED

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cadent Gas Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process for their project titled 'Statutory Technical Asset Repository (STAR)'. This initiative seeks to develop an online system for managing structural asset drawings efficiently. The procurement, under the services category, is part of a utilities special regime. Based in Coventry, UK, the buying organisation invites businesses to participate in preliminary market engagement, with responses due by 16th September 2025. Virtual follow-up engagements are scheduled, and the contract period is intended to start on 13th February 2026, with potential extensions up to 13th February 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in custom software development and system support services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated IT solutions to streamline and manage large datasets. Companies with expertise in real-time data management, data integrity, and system consolidation can significantly benefit, fostering growth through collaboration with Cadent Gas. Businesses skilled in enhancing digital infrastructure for utilities will find this tender aligns with their capabilities, providing a pathway to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory Technical Asset Repository (STAR)

Notice Description

Cadent is seeking to implement an online system capable of maintaining accurate and up-to-date structural asset drawings, thereby enabling efficient and streamlined asset management across its networks. This initiative is intended to enhance system efficiency and support future operational improvements. Key benefits of the proposed solution include: * System Consolidation: Eliminates reliance on multiple platforms, improving data retrieval speed and accuracy. * Real-Time Functionality: Enables live updates, enhancing responsiveness for field teams and remote users. * Data Governance: Ensures data integrity and restricts unauthorised modifications. * Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates cross-functional teamwork and mitigates duplication of effort. * Centralised Repository: Replaces manual processes with a unified digital archive. Cadent requires an external solution that fully aligns with both its operational needs and compliance obligations.

Planning Information

Please respond by 16th September 2025. Follow up engagement will take place in the form of virtual meetings or email engagement in the days following.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054012-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 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
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
Erin Silcock
Contact Email
box.itandcorporateservicestenders@cadentgas.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
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
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Revel and Binley Woods
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Further Information

Notice Documents

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