--- title: "Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030366" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030366" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030366.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030366.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2022-01-28" --- # Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030366 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030366) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030366.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services & Planned Works" was initiated by Northern Gas Networks Limited. This contract, which falls under the services related to the oil and gas industry sector, was officially signed on 17 December 2021, with an active award status. The contract is set for a period of four years starting from 1 February 2022, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method utilised for this process was limited, specifically through a negotiated agreement without the prior publication of a contract notice, due to the technical nature of the services required. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the oil and gas services sector, particularly those with capabilities in emergency response, pipeline maintenance, and non-destructive testing. Companies that specialise in providing emergency services or possess advanced technical expertise in pipeline systems would be well-positioned to compete for the non-emergency components of this contract. Given the strategic significance of the contracting authority and the ongoing demand for reliable pipeline services, successful bidders could expect to enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships in an essential industry. ## Notice Scope - Emergency Pipeline Services.Provision of Emergency Pipeline Services in respect of Non-Steel Pipe work and Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency. The Emergency Pipeline Services shall be provided 24 hours 365 days per annum and include: maintenance and certification of specialist equipment and emergency materials; and *Training and audit activities to maintain competency of the Supplier Personnel. Page 3 to 9 The Emergency Pipeline Services comprises the following: Make safe for Non-Steel Pipework in the event of an Emergency; * The Supplier may be called upon to perform the following services on the Non-Steel Pipe work:* a) Emergency response capability to assess damage.* b) Emergency response capability to install approved connections for bypass lines to maintain gas flows.* c) Emergency response capability to effect specialist flow stopping. * Make safe and Emergency repairs for Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency; Emergency response capability to assess damage, the repair / replacement of damaged pipelines and associated equipment or a repair to the Steel Systems as described below. *Inspection and non-destructive testing for Steel Systems. * Assessment and recommendation for Steel Systems. * Temporary repair to the Steel Systems. Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services (Planned Works) Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services comprise the following services in relation to the Customer Assets.* a)hot tap and flow stop services to suit all sizes up to 48" and pressure ranges up to 85 bar. * b) CCTV and swagelining services * c) workshop fabrication, inspection, and non-destructive testing activities d) pressure testing. * e) long range ultrasonic inspection service * f) planned repairs for non-routine maintenance to the Customer Assets. * g) the hire of specialist equipment such as Preparatory Pigging Equipment * h) Non-Standard Works on request ### Lot Information Emergency Pipeline Services Emergency Pipeline Services.The Supplier will provide Emergency Pipeline Services in respect of Non-Steel Pipe work and Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency. The Emergency Pipeline Services shall be provided 24 hours 365 days per annum and include: maintenance and certification of specialist equipment and emergency materials; and *Training and audit activities to maintain competency of the Supplier Personnel. The Emergency Pipeline Services comprises the following: Make safe for Non-Steel Pipework in the event of an Emergency; * The Supplier may be called upon to perform the following services on the Non-Steel Pipe work: a) Emergency response capability to assess damage. * b) Emergency response capability to install approved connections for bypass lines to maintain gas flows. * c) Emergency response capability to effect specialist flow stopping. * Make safe and Emergency repairs for Steel Systems in the event of an Emergency; Emergency response capability to assess damage, the repair / replacement of damaged pipelines and associated equipment or a repair to the Steel Systems as described below. *Inspection and non-destructive testing for Steel Systems. * Assessment and recommendation for Steel Systems. * Temporary repair to the Steel Systems . Options: 4 yr contract terms from 1st February 2022 with an option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter Non Emergency Services Direct Award Non - Emergency - Life of Contract f) planned repairs for non-routine maintenance to the Customer Assets.* g) the hire of specialist equipment such as Preparatory Pigging Equipment * h) Non-Standard Works on request Options: 4 yr contract terms beginning 1st February 2022 with the option to extend for 2 x 1 yr terms thereafter Non Emergency -Short Term Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services (Planned Works) Non-Emergency Specialist Pipeline Services comprise the following services in relation to the Customer Assets. * a)hot tap and flow stop services to suit all sizes up to 48" and pressure ranges up to 85 bar. * b) CCTV and swagelining services .* c) workshop fabrication, inspection, and non-destructive testing activities* d) pressure testing. * e) long range ultrasonic inspection service. Options: Short term contract from 1st February 22 for 10 months ### Procurement Information Emergency Provision It is a Mandatory obligation from Ofgem for the services described in - Emergency Pipeline Services. Monopoly service from legacy of network sale with National Grid. At point of sale,National Grid established PMC Ambergate (branch of National Grid) to continue providing the specialist services. Non -Emergency Direct Award 2 of the non-emergency elements must be awarded directly to National Grid due to how specialised the requirement is in line with the above. Non - Emergency Short Term. The provision for the non emergency services will be directly awarded to National Grid for a period of 10 months to allow an above threshold tender event to be carried out in line with UCR 2016 contract regulations. An EOI was published in Nov 21 to engage with the market. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002539-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Dec 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 | £4,684,000 | ## 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), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLD1 Cumbria, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NATIONAL GRID GAS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ## Release History - 28 Jan 2022 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002539-2022 - 20 Dec 2021 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031727-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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