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Supply, Install & Commission of Odorant Injection Systems

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 16:10

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process concerns Northern Gas Networks Limited's procurement for the supply, installation, and commissioning of odour injection systems across several operational sites in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the gas network equipment category, specifically targeting private utility operations to ensure compliance and enhance operational reliability. The tender is in the award stage, effective from 17th December 2025, with delivery scheduled to start on 1st January 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027, with possible extensions until 2031. Northern Gas Networks Limited, headquartered in Leeds, has made a direct award due to the proprietary nature of the systems provided by YZ Systems Ltd, the sole supplier with intellectual property rights, thereby eliminating alternative competition. The procurement process follows specific legal frameworks and regulations under UK legislation.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for YZ Systems Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with exclusive rights to supply proprietary odour injection systems. This procurement can potentially propel growth within the industry by facilitating system upgrades and ensuring regulatory compliance across the gas network in the UK. Other innovative SMEs with a focus on niche technological solutions in the energy sector might find similar opportunities where proprietary solutions are integral to operations. The possibility of contract extensions and additional options related to safety and upgrades provides room for ongoing collaboration and business expansion over the years, reinforcing partnerships in utility services. Businesses with technical expertise in infrastructure compatibility and system integration would be adept at engaging in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Supply, Install & Commission of Odorant Injection Systems

Notice Description

Supply, install and commissioning of network compatible odorant injection systems This procurement covers the supply, installation, and commissioning of odorant injection systems to support operational reliability and compliance across designated gas sites. The systems are proprietary to the Supplier, requiring a single-source approach to ensure compatibility and maintain existing infrastructure standards. Key Deliverables include: * Delivery of ZEO odorant injection units with bund risers. * Mechanical and electrical installation, including associated materials and pneumatic lines. * Integration of electrical back plates, cabinet lighting, PRU and vent stack. * Full retention of existing NJEX systems Commissioning and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) by Supplier. * Hazardous waste disposal in line with environmental requirements. * Supply and installation of 75m injection line and miscellaneous materials. Geography and Scale: Deployment spans multiple operational sites within the UK gas network, ensuring continuity of odorization capability across the region. Purpose: The upgrade will enhance system reliability, maintain regulatory compliance for gas odorization, and support safe network operations. Leveraging Supplier proprietary technology ensures seamless integration with existing assets and minimizes operational risk

Procurement Information

Under Schedule 5, a direct award is permissible where: * Only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services, or works required due to technical reasons, and * There are no reasonable alternatives or substitutes. For this case: * The odorant injection systems are proprietary to the Supplier, meaning the Supplier holds exclusive rights and technical know-how for these systems. * Integration with existing NJEX infrastructure and compatibility requirements eliminate the possibility of alternative suppliers without incurring disproportionate technical risk or operational disruption. * The scope includes commissioning and FAT by the Supplier, reinforcing that only Supplier can deliver the full requirement to specification. This aligns with the clause in Schedule 5 covering single supplier scenarios due to exclusive rights or technical constraints. Risks of incompatibility and operational failure if another supplier were engaged. The original procurement for initial equipment was competitively tendered for under UCR2016

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f82f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084016-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39340000 - Gas network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

YZ SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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