--- title: "Provision of In-Line Inspection Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02accd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02accd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02accd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02accd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2021-05-04" --- # Provision of In-Line Inspection Services Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02accd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02accd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02accd.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Northern Gas Networks Limited, which oversees the maintenance and management of gas networks in the UK, seeking bids for the "Provision of In-Line Inspection Services". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on pipeline-inspection services, and is targeted at inspecting gas pipelines within an applicable diameter range of 168 mm to 1067 mm. The procurement method employed is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The award criteria included quality and cost aspects, with the contract value amounting to £2,363,623. The date of contract signing was 26 April 2021, and the process has reached an award stage, although the specific procurement status is complete. This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in pipeline inspection and operational support services, especially those capable of conducting in-line inspections for gas distribution and transmission systems. Businesses with the capability to offer high-quality inspection services in compliance with regulatory safety standards, such as those endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive, would be well-positioned to compete. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in working with high-pressure gas pipelines and offer innovative inspection solutions may find this contract to be particularly advantageous for their growth. ## Notice High Level Scope of Requirements Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on safety matters and by the Office of Gas and Electricity markets (OFGEM) on prices, standards of service and regulation issues. NGN maintains and manages the gas networks in their geographic lots, including all gas Distribution mains and the Local Transmission System (LTS) pipelines. The in-line inspection (ILI) applicable pipe diameter range is from 168 mm (6in) to 1067 mm (42in), inclusive. The applicable operating pressure range is from 7 barg and up to 85 barg. The Scope of Services covers the inspection, operational support and reporting requirements for ILI vehicles used as part of the ILI programme for NGN pipelines. Optional services are also specified. NGN requires ILI services for: * Gas pipelines which have been previously inspected * Gas pipelines which have not been previously inspected The scope and specification of requirements are detailed in schedule 1 of the contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 High Level Scope of Requirements Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on safety matters and by the Office of Gas and Electricity markets (OFGEM) on prices, standards of service and regulation issues. NGN maintains and manages the gas networks in their geographic lots, including all gas Distribution mains and the Local Transmission System (LTS) pipelines. The in-line inspection (ILI) applicable pipe diameter range is from 168 mm (6in) to 1067 mm (42in), inclusive. The applicable operating pressure range is from 7 barg and up to 85 barg. The Scope of Services covers the inspection, operational support and reporting requirements for ILI vehicles used as part of the ILI programme for NGN pipelines. Optional services are also specified. NGN requires ILI services for: * Gas pipelines which have been previously inspected * Gas pipelines which have not been previously inspected The scope and specification of requirements are detailed in schedule 1 of the contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009564-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,363,623 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS15 8TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington | | Westminster constituency | Leeds East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD1 Cumbria, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PII | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services ## Release History - 4 May 2021 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009564-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:521277-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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