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Steel Crimped Fittings

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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22 Sep 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, managed by Northern Gas Networks Limited, involves the provision of Steel Crimped Fittings under a completed tender process. This procurement falls within the goods category, prominently within the utilities industry, located in the United Kingdom, specifically regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, among others. The procurement process, which began as a selective competitive flexible procedure, reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025. The award was granted to The BSS Group Limited with a contract period starting from 2nd October 2025 and ending on 1st October 2028, with possible extensions up to 2031. Key locations involved include Leeds, from where Northern Gas Networks operates, and various delivery zones across the UK.

This tender presents expansive business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers with a robust capability to deliver goods such as pipe fittings. Companies in the manufacturing and supply of engineering components, specifically those with a focus on utilities infrastructure, would be well-positioned for such contracts. Large-scale businesses, like The BSS Group Limited, which have the resources and expertise to support significant operational projects across multiple regions, stand to benefit. The value of the contract, grossing £1,600,000, underscores the potential for substantial revenue and strategic partnerships in the utilities sector, fostering long-term growth and increased market presence for experienced suppliers.

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Notice Title

Steel Crimped Fittings

Notice Description

This contract for the provision of Steel Crimped Fittings is for a single supplier to support Northern Gas Network's in delivering a large portfolio of operational projects and works orders. There are four areas of work, REPEX, E&R, Connections and Network Maintenance that the contracted suppliers will support for the duration of the contract to maintain safety, productivity, compliance, and customer care. The contracted suppliers will be utilised as and when required via the NGN management of these activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058509-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44163200 - Pipe fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 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
1
Supplier Name

THE BSS GROUP

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