Award

Abriox Airtime and Webhosting

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, orchestrated by Northern Gas Networks Limited, centres on the provision of Airtime and Webhosting services under the project titled "Abriox Airtime and Webhosting." The industry category is data services within the utilities special regime. This procurement, initiated by a direct award method, aims to support the ongoing operation of Abriox loggers across NGN’s network and excludes the installation of new equipment. The contract, awarded to Abriox Limited, commences on 1st June 2026 and concludes on 31st May 2029, with renewal options including two additional one-year terms. The buyer operates from Colton, Leeds, United Kingdom, and the supplier from London.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data services, especially within the utilities and pipeline monitoring sectors. Firms capable of providing robust webhosting and airtime solutions, particularly those that enhance remote monitoring and management capabilities, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. The contract supports NGN’s operational efficiency in cathodic protection and pressure management without requiring physical site visits, highlighting a significant resource-saving advantage for public utilities seeking innovative technology partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abriox Airtime and Webhosting

Notice Description

This procurement relates solely to the provision of Airtime and Webhosting services following the expiry of the initial installation period. It does not include the purchase or installation of Abriox loggers. The Webhosting service element also covers the associated PressureTrac server, licensing, and data management fees required to support ongoing logger operation. Procurement Description - Abriox Logger Airtime & Webhosting Services Abriox loggers are widely deployed across the NGN network and are used to collect essential operational data. Their functionality supports two key areas of network management: A. Cathodic Protection (CP) Pipeline Monitoring Abriox loggers are installed at Cathodic Protection test points across remote areas of the network. They remove the need for monthly physical site visits by automatically recording CP readings and transmitting them to a central system on a daily basis. The devices also generate SMS alerts when readings fall below acceptable thresholds, enabling timely intervention. B. Pressure Management Abriox loggers are also used throughout the NGN network to capture and download pressure data. When originally procured and installed, the associated Airtime and Webhosting services were included within the respective supply and installation contracts. Upon installation, each logger includes an initial 12 month Airtime and Webhosting package. The SIM cards provided at installation cannot be replaced or changed during the operational life of the loggers.

Procurement Information

Upon installation, each logger includes an initial 12 month Airtime and Webhosting package. The SIM cards provided at installation cannot be replaced or changed during the operational life of the loggers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036096-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABRIOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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