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Abriox Airtime & Webhosting

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited, a private utility company located in Colton Leeds, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Airtime and Webhosting Services. The contract is titled "Abriox Airtime & Webhosting," focusing on data services as part of network management operations in the utilities industry. The procurement adopted a direct award method, with the legal basis found under UK legislation 2023/54. The process has reached the award stage, with the announcement published on 17th March 2026. The contract period begins on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2029, with options for renewal extending possibly up to May 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly in the management and operation of utilities networks. With a gross value of GBP £660,000 and provision for potential extensions, this represents a significant engagement for providers that can manage continuous data feeds and webhosting for operational equipment like Abriox loggers. SME suppliers, such as Abriox Limited, are ideal candidates for this contract, particularly those with expertise in pressure management systems and automated data collection technologies. The streamlined nature of this direct award process indicates it is well-suited for incumbent suppliers capable of delivering services without transitional involvement or additional setup requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abriox Airtime & Webhosting

Notice Description

Scope of This Contract 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

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 loggers. The Webhosting service element also covers the associated PressureTrac server, licensing, and data management fees required to support ongoing logger operation.

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/024107-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks 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
Pending
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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