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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 17:50

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "East Coast Hydrogen FEED Design & PEC Work Packages" is managed by Northern Gas Networks Limited, situated in Colton Leeds. It targets the utilities sector, specifically for gas distribution and environmental consultancy services. The process, currently at the award stage, seeks to develop a reliable hydrogen network supporting the decarbonisation of industrial processes across the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, with key dates including a contract period from 19 June 2026 to 19 June 2027, extendable up to 2028. Notable suppliers awarded include Mott MacDonald Limited and RSK Environment Limited for engineering and environmental services respectively.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses involved in civil engineering, environmental impact assessment, and consultancy services to engage in pioneering infrastructure projects. It is particularly suitable for large-scale businesses with capabilities for complex engineering designs and environmental planning. SMEs that can demonstrate significant technical competence have the potential to pass the pre-qualification stages. The project not only allows businesses to position themselves within the growing hydrogen energy sector but also aids in contributing to the UK's net zero targets, thus providing a dual advantage of sectoral growth and sustainability contributions.

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Notice Title

East Coast Hydrogen FEED Design & PEC Work Packages

Notice Description

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has appointed experienced consultancy providers to deliver defined work packages as part of the East Coast Hydrogen (ECH) Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project. The ECH project supports the development of infrastructure to repurpose and expand existing gas networks for the transportation of hydrogen. The objective is to establish a reliable and scalable hydrogen network across the region, enabling the decarbonisation of industrial processes where electrification is not feasible.

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Engineering Design

Renewal: 1 year extension provision

LOT 2 - Planning, Environmental & Consents

Renewal: 1 year extension provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054004-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

65210000 - Gas distribution

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71322200 - Pipeline-design services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,295,175 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLTON LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

RSK Environment Limited

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