--- title: "Navigator Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Navigator Project Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e6.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Navigator Project" has been concluded by Northern Gas Networks Limited, based in Leeds, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and aims to further develop the modelling system established during the Cost of Net Zero pathway project. The project, classified under CPV 73220000, involves services provided by BMA and Durham University, with DECCC being brought in to develop an interface related to capacity and demand statements. The procurement process was executed through a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice, as allowed by current regulations. The contract was awarded and signed on 18th October 2024, marking the commencement of the awarded phase. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy and research services. Companies with expertise in mathematical modelling, academic research, and specialised consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar future projects. The single-source procurement method utilised highlights the value in forming and maintaining strategic partnerships with contracting authorities like Northern Gas Networks Limited, which operates in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat sectors. Businesses with experience in handling complex mathematical and technical processes, as well as those with a demonstrated ability to collaborate on large-scale energy projects, stand to gain significant benefits from engaging in such tenders. ## Notice This project is a follow on activity to further develop a modelling system first established during the Cost of Net Zero pathway project. In that project BMA and Durham university were selected via tender event to drive the project. Given this stage now leverages that work the approach is to single source their services to expand the model created [BMA] and for Durham university to again provide that specialist critique and steerage needed for such mathematically complex process.Separately DECCC are being brought into the work to create an interface to the capacity and demand statement process they currently support annually for NGN. Their existing relationship and expertise in this area means they are first choice to develop the interface between the BMA model system and the demand statements DECCC produce each year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project is a follow on activity to further develop a modelling system first established during the Cost of Net Zero pathway project. In that project BMA and Durham university were selected via tender event to drive the project. Given this stage now leverages that work the approach is to single source their services to expand the model created [BMA] and for Durham university to again provide that specialist critique and steerage needed for such mathematically complex process.Separately DECCC are being brought into the work to create an interface to the capacity and demand statement process they currently support annually for NGN. Their existing relationship and expertise in this area means they are first choice to develop the interface between the BMA model system and the demand statements DECCC produce each year. ### Procurement Information The contract was awarded to the contractors under Reg 50 1) Utilities may use the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in the following cases - (f) for new works or services consisting in the repetition of similar works or services assigned to the contractor to which the same utility awarded an earlier contract, provided that such works or services conform to a basic project for which a first contract was awarded following a procedure in accordance with regulation 44(1) and (2) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034473-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Oct 2024 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034473-2024 ## 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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