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21 Jul 2026 at 12:36

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20 Jul 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by National Gas Transmission PLC, based in Warwick, United Kingdom, has concluded with the award of a contract for "High-Pressure Isolation Equipment". This acquisition is focused on the supply of a temporary pipeline isolation system and auxiliary equipment to enhance the safety and integrity of gas transmission operations. The procurement has advanced to the award stage, with a contract period starting on 31 July 2026 and ending on 31 December 2028. The procurement process was a direct award, justified under the Procurement Act 2023, due to T.D. Williamson (U.K.) Limited holding exclusive rights to the required technology to meet the specified operational requirements. The award, valued at over £15 million, will cater to the high-consequence needs of the gas network industry across the UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in gas network equipment and related technologies. Companies with expertise in manufacturing high-pressure isolation systems and those holding intellectual property rights or exclusive technology positions are particularly well-suited to engaging in this market. The direct award nature of the procurement highlights the importance of developing niche capabilities and safeguarding intellectual property to secure similar high-value contracts. Engaging in such bids could establish a foothold in the utility sector, paving the way for further advancements and collaborations with major players like National Gas Transmission PLC.

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Notice Title

High-Pressure Isolation Equipment

Notice Description

The procurement is for the supply of temporary pipeline isolation system and associated auxiliary equipment to support under pressure gas transmission activities. The equipment will be used to support high-consequence pipeline intervention activities, enhancing operational safety, isolation and asset integrity across the National Gas Transmission network.

Procurement Information

National Gas intends to award this contract directly under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, relying on Schedule 5, paragraph 5. National Gas has identified a requirement for a temporary pipeline isolation system capable of meeting its defined operational, safety and asset integrity requirements for high-consequence under-pressure gas transmission activities. T.D. WILLIAMSON (U.K.) LIMITED holds the relevant intellectual property rights and exclusive rights associated with the technology required to meet National Gas's defined operational requirement and is the sole supplier capable of providing the required solution. National Gas has concluded that there are no reasonable alternatives capable of meeting its defined operational requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068706-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

39340000 - Gas network equipment

42130000 - Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,724,504 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 6DA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T.D. WILLIAMSON (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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