--- title: "Purchase of Gas Detection Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02af15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af15.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2021-05-10" --- # Purchase of Gas Detection Equipment Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02af15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02af15.json) ## Summary Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the purchase of gas detection equipment, specifically seeking a contract for approximately 80-100 units. This selective tender aims to engage a single supplier for a contract valued at £380,000, with an initial duration of three years and the option for two one-year extensions. The procurement period will end on 14 June 2021, and the gas detection units must meet specific criteria, including portability, GPS and Bluetooth functionality, and compliance with ATEX safety standards. The contract is aimed at suppliers capable of delivering high-quality gas-detection apparatus suitable for use within the UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of high-tech monitoring equipment, particularly those specialising in gas detection technology. Companies that excel in providing portable, durable, and technologically advanced devices will find this contract appealing. Additionally, businesses that can ensure minimal operational costs and effective servicing capabilities will have a competitive edge in this procurement process, enhancing their growth potential within the energy and utilities sector. ## Notice Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to provide circa 80-100 gas detection units for use on their network. The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 2 x 1 years. The gas detection unit must as a minimum meet the following criteria: * Infrared sensor * Must have a GPS and Bluetooth Interface as we wish to be able to track the resources route when surveying sites, with the device able to plot both route swept and any readings that are detected on a print out / digital report that can be uploaded to a cloud dashboard * Colour and audible alarm indicators * Must be able to detect readings from 1ppm to 100% vol of gas * Must be able to perform a gas quality check to determine type of gas being detected (mine, swamp, sewer or natural gas) * Must be able to detect Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Propane, Butane, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide and Ethane * Must be ATEX approved as is used in gaseous atmospheres, ideally the devices will be explosion-proof * Must be portable and light weight, with a clear, easy to read and use display (even in dark / night) * Will ideally include a strap for carrying around neck * Must be able to be charged in vehicle * Must have in vehicle cradle for when in transport * Must have various attachments for a variation of surveys o Long handled for reaching heights o Probe to "pull gas from the ground" * Needs to be able to be serviced by NGN resources, thus keeping running costs down * Needs to be able to go several months without needing to be calibrated, thus negating monthly visits to the depot for all operational resources - this will also save on gasses to calibrate seekers, which further reduce running costs If you would like to express you interest in the above please do so by emailing ahaddock@northerngas.co.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to provide circa 80-100 gas detection units for use on their network. The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 2 x 1 years. The gas detection unit must as a minimum meet the following criteria: * Infrared sensor * Must have a GPS and Bluetooth Interface as we wish to be able to track the resources route when surveying sites, with the device able to plot both route swept and any readings that are detected on a print out / digital report that can be uploaded to a cloud dashboard * Colour and audible alarm indicators * Must be able to detect readings from 1ppm to 100% vol of gas * Must be able to perform a gas quality check to determine type of gas being detected (mine, swamp, sewer or natural gas) * Must be able to detect Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Propane, Butane, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide and Ethane * Must be ATEX approved as is used in gaseous atmospheres, ideally the devices will be explosion-proof * Must be portable and light weight, with a clear, easy to read and use display (even in dark / night) * Will ideally include a strap for carrying around neck * Must be able to be charged in vehicle * Must have in vehicle cradle for when in transport * Must have various attachments for a variation of surveys o Long handled for reaching heights o Probe to "pull gas from the ground" * Needs to be able to be serviced by NGN resources, thus keeping running costs down * Needs to be able to go several months without needing to be calibrated, thus negating monthly visits to the depot for all operational resources - this will also save on gasses to calibrate seekers, which further reduce running costs If you would like to express you interest in the above please do so by emailing ahaddock@northerngas.co.uk Renewal: 3 year initial term with the option to extend a further 2 x 1 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010148-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £380,000 | | Lots value | £380,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus ## Release History - 10 May 2021 at 14:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010148-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northerngas.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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