--- title: "Contract for the supply and maintenance of Gas Detection Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035610" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035610" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035610.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035610.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2022-07-26" --- # Contract for the supply and maintenance of Gas Detection Equipment Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035610 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035610) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035610.json) ## Summary Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently conducting a tender for the supply and maintenance of gas detection equipment, specifically seeking a single supplier to provide approximately 200-250 units. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically gas-detection apparatus (CPV: 38431100), and is taking place in various regions across the UK. The initial contract period is set for 3 years, with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year terms. Interested suppliers must submit expressions of interest by 10:00 on 28 August 2022, and the tender period concludes on 25 August 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and maintenance of gas detection technologies. Companies that can offer approved, ready-to-use products meeting stringent performance criteria, including portability, advanced sensing capabilities, and ATEX compliance, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Firms in related sectors such as environmental monitoring or safety equipment manufacturing may also find this project aligns well with their offerings, allowing them to expand their market presence and enhance service capabilities within the gas industry. ## Notice Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to supply and maintain/service circa 200-250 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 4 x 1 years. PLEASE NOTE - THE SUPPLIER MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR PROPOSED UNIT IS AN APPROVED MARKET READY PRODUCT THAT CAN MEET ALL OF NGNS STATED CRITERIA (LISTED BELOW) BEFORE EXPRESSING AN INTEREST AS NGN WILL NOT ACCEPT PRODUCTS/SERVICES THAT ARE STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS AND/OR IN PRODUCTION. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to supply and maintain/service circa 200-250 gas detection units for use on their network across the 7 year contract term. The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend a further 4 x 1 years. The gas detection unit MUST as a minimum meet the following criteria and be ready to use on the gas network at the point of contract award: * Have an 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 * Have 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 all of the following - 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 when operational * Must be able to be charged in operational vehicles * Must have an in vehicle cradle for when in transit in NGN vehicles * Must have a range of attachments that can be used on site when undertaking site surveys * Must have a long handle for reaching heights * Must have a probe that can facilitate "pulling gas from the ground" * Units proposed must have the capability to be serviced by NGN resources * Units proposed must have the capability to run for several months without the need for calibration on a monthly basis, thus negating monthly visits to the depot for all NGN 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 opportunity please do so by emailing Ashley Haddock (ahaddock@northerngas.co.uk) by no later than 10am on 28/08/2022. Any expression of interest received after this date & time will not be accepted. THE SUPPLIER MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR PROPOSED UNIT IS AN APPROVED MARKET READY PRODUCT THAT CAN MEET ALL OF NGNS STATED CRITERIA (LISTED BELOW) BEFORE EXPRESSING AN INTEREST AS NGN WILL NOT ACCEPT PRODUCTS/SERVICES THAT ARE STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS AND/OR IN PRODUCTION. Renewal: The contract will be awarded for the initial term of 3 years with the option to extend by mutual agreement for a further 4 x 1 year periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020328-2022 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,790,000 | | Lots value | £1,790,000 | | 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus ## Release History - 26 Jul 2022 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020328-2022 ## 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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