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IT Professional Services Framework

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited is inviting bids for its IT Professional Services Framework. This framework seeks to provide multi-supplier support across technology, digital, infrastructure, and cyber security programmes, focusing on flexible and on-demand specialist capabilities. The framework is divided into four LOTs: Project & Programme Management, Architecture, Software & Infrastructure Delivery, and Cyber Security. With key delivery locations in the UK regions UKC and UKE, the procurement method is selective through Competitive Flexible Procedure. Business entities interested in participating need to register through the Market Dojo portal, with the expression of interest deadline set for 16 April 2026. The award process will conclude by 27 July 2026, and the initial contract term is set from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, extendable up to five additional years as needed.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and cyber security. Companies capable of providing project management, architecture services, cloud engineering, and threat assessment might find multiple avenues for growth by joining the framework. Moreover, the emphasis on SME suitability implies that smaller entities can competitively take part in this tender. The staged evaluation process, with components such as the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Request for Proposal, ensures that suppliers who demonstrate high quality and competitive pricing will be shortlisted, enabling them to engage in subsequent mini-competitions or direct awards, facilitating businesses to scale operations and enhance service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Professional Services Framework

Notice Description

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier IT Professional Services Framework to provide flexible, on-demand specialist capability in support of its technology, digital, infrastructure, and cyber security programmes. The Framework will enable NGN to access appropriately skilled resources to supplement internal teams and support the delivery of projects, programmes, service operations, and specialist technical activities. Services may be required for short-term assignments or longer engagements, depending on business need, and may be delivered on-site, remotely, or through a hybrid model. The scope of services is structured across the following LOTs: LOT 1 - Project & Programme Management Including project management, programme management, assurance, and business analysis services. LOT 2 - Architecture Including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture services. LOT 3 - Software & Infrastructure Delivery Including software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services. LOT 4 - Cyber Security Including cyber risk and threat assessment, penetration testing (IT and OT), red/blue/purple teaming, incident response planning and testing, and related cyber security services. Suppliers may apply for one or more LOTs and will only be considered for those LOTs where they can demonstrate the required capability. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any volume or value of work. Call-offs under the Framework may be made by direct award or mini-competition, depending on the nature and value of the requirement, in accordance with the Framework terms. The Framework will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to five (5) additional one-year periods, subject to NGN requirements and performance. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure, with the Contract Notice published via the Find a Tender Service (FTS). Full details of the scope, evaluation methodology, and procurement process are provided within the procurement documentation.

Lot Information

Project & Programme Management

Provision of project and programme management capability to support the delivery of IT and digital initiatives, including project managers, programme managers, assurance roles, and business analysts. Services may be required for short-term assignments or longer engagements to supplement internal delivery teams.

Renewal: 5 x 1 year extensions available

Architecture

Provision of architecture services including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture. Services will support technical design, governance, assurance, and alignment with NGN's technology and cyber strategies across IT and OT environments.

Renewal: 5 x 1 year extensions available

Software & Infrastructure Delivery

Provision of software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services to support application development, systems enhancement, platform delivery, and infrastructure change.

Renewal: 5 x 1 year extensions available

Cyber Security

Provision of cyber security services including risk and threat assessment, penetration testing (IT and OT), red/blue/purple teaming, cyber resilience activities, and incident response planning and testing.

Renewal: 5 x 1 year extensions available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06753a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027961-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

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