Tender

Provision of Regulatory Risk and Decision Support Capability

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently in the tender stage for the provision of "Regulatory Risk and Decision Support Capability", targeting the software programming and consultancy industry. This tender aims to enhance asset risk reporting, cost-benefit analysis, and monitoring of RIIO-GD3 business plan commitments. Opportunities are available across various regions in the UK, with key submission dates including an expression of interest deadline on 23rd March 2026. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive flexible procedure, with substantial contract value estimated at £2,520,000. This multi-stage process will include evaluations and shortlisting of suppliers before the final award expected on 3rd July 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in software consultancy and risk assessment tools. Ideal candidates would be those well-versed in regulatory compliance and cost-benefit analysis for utilities. The process is structured to assess both technical and commercial excellence, with a noteworthy focus on price and non-commercial quality. Suppliers capable of providing innovative solutions for regulatory risk reporting and investment decision support are encouraged to engage. The possibility of contract renewals adds further long-term business potential for successful bidders, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced software providers in the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Regulatory Risk and Decision Support Capability

Notice Description

NGN have the below essential requirements from the product solution: Asset risk regulatory reporting (Network Asset Risk Metrics - NARMs) - We have a licence obligation to report Asset Risk and Health annually to Ofgem. This process is currently undertaken through a combination of our current Regulatory Risk and Decision Support Tool generated outputs and Microsoft Excel based manipulation. Audit functionality is necessary as part of this requirement. 2. Cost Benefit Analysis - We need to execute a consistent, corporatised, risk and output-based cost benefit calculator to inform individual investment decisions and support future business plan submissions. 3. Delivery of RIIO-GD3 business plan commitments - We must monitor performance against our RIIO-GD3 plan, including an ability to identify areas of over/under performance. Full details can be found in the scope of works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017511-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,520,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
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

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