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Apollo Mobility Solutions - V3 Design & Deployment Contract Modification

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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14 Oct 2026 at 16:32

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Northern Gas Networks Limited commissioned additional design, development, testing and deployment services for its Apollo V3 Mobility Solution. The work covers solution design, software development and configuration, deployment support, integration and related technical services, to continue implementing the programme and keep it compatible with the existing Apollo platform, AWS-hosted environment and operational technology systems. Delivery relates to Northern Gas Networks’ operations in North East England and Yorkshire. The requirement is specialist software and systems development and integration, rather than a general telecommunications service. The modification supports the next phase of an established mobility solution and maintains continuity with the existing platform and its operational interfaces.

The contract modification was awarded to Brand Communications Ltd, the existing supplier, and the contract is active. It was signed on 16 March 2026 and runs to 31 August 2027. The recorded contract value is £1,344,000; the modification adds £150,000 excluding VAT. Northern Gas Networks used a direct award for additional services from the original contractor, citing technical and economic reasons: the work is closely linked to the existing Apollo architecture, configurations, AWS environment and operational integrations. The buyer states that changing supplier would require knowledge transfer, redevelopment and validation, with additional cost, delivery risk and potential delay. The modification leaves the overall nature of the contract unchanged. The work is described as one requirement, with no separate lot-level award stated.

For suppliers considering similar work for Northern Gas Networks, this award shows demand for specialist capability across software design and development, configuration, testing, deployment and integration of a business-critical mobility platform. Credibility depends on being able to work within an established technical environment and maintain interoperability across the Apollo solution, AWS-hosted infrastructure and operational technology and business systems. The buyer’s stated rationale also highlights the commercial importance of platform knowledge, continuity and reducing the risks of knowledge transfer, redevelopment, validation and disruption. A future competitor would need to demonstrate relevant integration experience, technical delivery capacity and a practical approach to maintaining existing services while extending the platform. This is a substantial, integrated programme rather than a standalone software task; the selected supplier was an established provider with specific knowledge of the solution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apollo Mobility Solutions - V3 Design & Deployment Contract Modification

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The modification provides for additional Apollo V3 design, development, testing and deployment activities required to support the continued implementation of the Apollo Mobility Solution across Northern Gas Networks. The additional services include solution design, software development, configuration, deployment support, integration activities and associated technical services necessary to deliver the Apollo V3 programme and maintain compatibility with existing Apollo, AWS and operational technology environments. The modification increases the contract value by PS150,000 (excluding VAT). The additional services are technically linked to the existing solution and are required to ensure continuity, interoperability and successful delivery of the Apollo V3 implementation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,344,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Brand Communications Limited

Further Information

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