--- title: "Quality Vendor Database - Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040836.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2023-10-05" --- # Quality Vendor Database - Framework Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040836.json) ## Summary NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED has recently awarded a contract for the Quality Vendor Database - Framework. This framework consists of multiple contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for Capital Projects across the NGN Network. The tender process has already begun with the completion status marked as "complete." NGN has initiated re-tendering for this Framework and aims to extend existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to ensure robust and compliant procurement. This procurement opportunity by NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED can benefit businesses specializing in construction structures, auxiliary products, and materials. The procurement method for this opportunity is "Negotiated without publication of a contract notice." Businesses involved in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat could find this tender particularly relevant. NGN has divided the new frameworks into four categories corresponding with 16 lots, presenting opportunities for various businesses to compete and potentially secure contracts under this procurement. ## Notice NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. ### Lot Information Pipe NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Valves NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. PRI Equipment NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Filters NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Per-heating Equipment NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Safety devices NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Metering NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Fittings NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Flanges NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Impulse NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Bolts & Washers NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Gaskets NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Calorimeters NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Power supplies NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Cathodic protection NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. Housing & Cabinets NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has eleven participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework and to date issued 4 PQQs on the Achilles UVDB platform to alert the market to the opportunity against of the associated lots. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken to ensure this procurement is robust and compliant and as such NGN intends to extend these existing contracts until 31st December 2023 to give sufficient time for this procurement to be completed. ### Procurement Information NGN's QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has started the the process of tendering for the the new frameworks which have been divided into 4 that correspond with the 16 Lots. Framework 1 - Pipe, Flanges, Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings and Nuts, Bolts & washers - currently in contracts negotiations Framework 2 - Valves, filters, Safety devices and Fittings - PQQ evaluation in progress Framework 3 - Power Supplies, Cathodic Protection and Pre-Heating Equipment - PQQ has been issued out on Achilles UVDB Framework 4 - Impulse Pipework, PRI Equipment, Calorimeters, Housings & Cabinets and Metering - PQQ has been issued out on Achilles UVDB ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029390-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Oct 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 | Not specified | | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 31120000 - Generators - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items - 44300000 - Cable, wire and related products ## Release History - 5 Oct 2023 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029390-2023 ## 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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