--- title: "Gas Shrinkage Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2023-08-18" --- # Gas Shrinkage Contract Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ed75.json) ## Summary The Northern Gas Networks Limited has completed an "Award" stage procurement process for a contract titled "Gas Shrinkage Contract" in the goods industry category of gaseous fuels. The contract involves the purchase of gas to fulfil the gas shrinkage requirement of 27,000 therms per annum. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat. Companies well-suited to compete in this process are those experienced in supplying gas on commodity markets. The contract with Northern Gas Networks Limited is currently active, with a signed date of 1st August 2023. ## Notice NGN is required to purchase gas which is used in connection with the operation of, or which is un accounted for from its gas transportation system in accordance with the Uniform Network Code (UNC). Under UNC rules, shrinkage gas is dealt with on a daily basis with NGN being required to acquire gas to meet its daily shrinkage gas requirement. Shrinkage gas comprises; Own Use Gas - Gas used by NGN in connection wit the operation of its network including gas used in running compressors, gas used for preheating and vented gas; Unaccounted for gas - Gas which is lost or otherwise not accounted for as off taken from its network including gas lost or unaccounted for by reason of unidentified theft and leakage. This contract provides NGN with the facility for the procurement of its shrinkage requirement and an Agent to ensure that the executed trades are nominated under its shrinkage gas account. The anticipated requirement is for 27,000 therms per annum ### Lot Information Lot 1 NGN is required to purchase gas which is used in connection with the operation of, or which is un accounted for from its gas transportation system in accordance with the Uniform Network Code (UNC). Under UNC rules, shrinkage gas is dealt with on a daily basis with NGN being required to acquire gas to meet its daily shrinkage gas requirement. Shrinkage gas comprises; Own Use Gas - Gas used by NGN in connection wit the operation of its network including gas used in running compressors, gas used for preheating and vented gas; Unaccounted for gas - Gas which is lost or otherwise not accounted for as off taken from its network including gas lost or unaccounted for by reason of unidentified theft and leakage. This contract provides NGN with the facility for the procurement of its shrinkage requirement and an Agent to ensure that the executed trades are nominated under its shrinkage gas account. The anticipated requirement is for 27,000 therms per annum ### Procurement Information NGN is required to purchase gas which is used in connection with the operation of, or which is un accounted for from its gas transportation system in accordance with the Uniform Network Code (UNC). Under UNC rules, shrinkage gas is dealt with on a daily basis with NGN being required to acquire gas to meet its daily shrinkage gas requirement. This contract is to fulfill this obligation and complies with Regulation 50 (1) Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in the following cases- (g) for supplies quoted and purchased on a commodity market; ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024291-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09120000 - Gaseous fuels ## Release History - 18 Aug 2023 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024291-2023 - 7 Aug 2023 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022880-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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