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title: "Gas Shrinkage Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dbd4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-05"
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# Gas Shrinkage Contract

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbd4

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## Summary

Northern Gas Networks Limited has awarded a contract titled "Gas Shrinkage Contract" in the category of gaseous fuels (CPV: 09120000). The procurement process was completed, with the award and signing taking place on 5th February 2025. This tender pertains to the Northern Gas Networks' operational areas across the UK regions of UKC, UKD, and UKE. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, specifically related to the purchase of gas on the UK commodity market as per Regulation 50 (1)(g) of the Utility Regulations. Engie Gas Limited has been awarded the contract to supply the necessary gas in line with Northern Gas Networks’ shrinkage gas requirements under the Uniform Network Code (UNC).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production, transport, and distribution of gas. Companies specialised in providing gaseous fuels on a large scale would find this contract particularly relevant due to the management and daily purchase fees involved in the supply chain. The engagement with Northern Gas Networks, a key player in the gas industry, offers a stable and ongoing partnership, enhancing business growth and market presence. Engie Gas Limited, as the awarded supplier, stands to benefit from this strategic alignment with a major gas distribution network in the UK.

## Notice

Northern Gas Networks 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.

### 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). 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. Cost to supplier - Management fee of 0.60pp/therm plus 0.5% daily purchase fee.

### Procurement Information

This contract relates to the purchase of Gas on the UK commodity market to cover NGN's gas shrinkage requirement relative to its obligations under the Uniform Network Code. It is in accordance 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/003806-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGIE GAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09120000 - Gaseous fuels

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003806-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk

## Provenance

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