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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities Limited is seeking to procure the supply of Steel Fittings to B12 Specification, intended to support the diversion of two high pressure natural gas pipelines. The contracting authority is based in Newport, United Kingdom, with the procurement process currently at the "Tender" stage. This competitive flexible procedure follows a selective procurement method, with key deadlines including the expression of interest scheduled for 14 August 2026, and the potential award period concluding by 6 November 2026. The industry category is centred around goods, specifically pipes and fittings, with a contract period commencing on 8 December 2026 and set to potentially extend until 31 August 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying steel fittings, especially those able to meet technical compliance requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The procurement process, conducted via the Jaggaer e-sourcing platform, provides a structured opportunity for suppliers to engage through several stages, thereby fostering a competitive environment that rewards quality and efficiency. Businesses with robust supply chain capabilities, technical expertise, and agile logistical operations are well-suited to compete for this contract, which also includes options for additional purchases and adaptable delivery schedules.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Steel Fittings to B12 Specification

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement activity is to appoint a suitably qualified supplier for the supply & delivery of Steel Fittings in diameters 600mm and 200mm to support the diversion of two high pressure (HP) local transmission system (LTS) natural gas pipelines. Materials to support the diversion comprising of ~147 Steel Bends and ~8 Cap Ends across the two sizes compliant to T/SP/B/12, and where required coated in accordance with GIS/CW6 Full quantity and size details in additional documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to reasonably amend volumes to support project delivery whilst the contract is valid.

Renewal: Delivery schedule and subsequent contract end dates could be extended to accommodate delivery drop dates to support project lay programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068008-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44163000 - Pipes and fittings

44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings

44167400 - Elbows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£445,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£445,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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