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title: "Request for Information: Enterprise Networks, Telephony and Low Earth Orbit Capabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056990"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Request for Information: Enterprise Networks, Telephony and Low Earth Orbit Capabilities

Buyer: NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056990

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## Summary

The current procurement process is initiated by National Gas Transmission PLC, a private utility organisation based in Warwick, UK. The tender, titled "Request for Information: Enterprise Networks, Telephony and Low Earth Orbit Capabilities," falls under the services category with a focus on communications networks and IT services. This preliminary market engagement is in the planning stage, with a significant milestone being the completion of a market engagement survey by 15th August 2025. It is part of a strategic review concerning the organisation's future requirements for enterprise networks, telephony, and advanced technologies, marking an essential step in aligning their capabilities with long-term business needs.

This tender presents the opportunity for businesses in the communications and IT sectors to engage with National Gas Transmission PLC, particularly those capable of providing innovative solutions in network equipment and telephony. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, fostering growth by contributing to a major utility’s infrastructure development efforts in the UK. The procurement method invites collaboration through pre-qualification systems, allowing various businesses to showcase their expertise during this initial stage and potentially lay the foundation for long-term partnerships. The evolving needs for low-carbon and innovative communication solutions indicate substantial opportunities for businesses prepared to offer cutting-edge and sustainable offerings.

## Notice

National Gas Transmission owns and operates Britain's National Transmission System (NTS) for gas. This complex matrix of pipelines transports gas from its points of entry to power stations, industrial plants, storage facilities and to the local Gas Distribution Networks that take gas into homes and businesses, as well as overseas via interconnectors. The NTS comprises around 5,000 miles of pipeline, more than 60 compressors at 21 compressor stations and more than 500 above-ground installations. It enables us to ensure security of supply by transporting gas to wherever it's needed, safely and reliably. Every year, the National Transmission System (NTS) for gas quietly and efficiently delivers up to three times the energy transported by the electricity grid. National Gas Transmission is looking to the future by developing the hydrogen transmission system of tomorrow - building the capability and flexibility required for a clean energy future. Our gas transmission specialists are creating the infrastructure to transport low-carbon hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas, and to transport carbon dioxide for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). By applying our expertise to develop the energy systems of the future, we are proud to play a leading role in delivering the UK's net zero ambitions. As a growing organisation within the UK we are now looking to review the market capabilities for our enterprise networks, telephony and advancing technologies such as low earth orbit connectivity. National Gas are considering our national strategy for these capabilities and will be using this information to understand what the market can provide in relation to our requirements and future business needs. Please complete the following survey ideally by Friday 8th August 2025.

### Planning Information

Our aim is to leverage market expertise alongside our internal insights to continue developing our strategy that meets both our operational needs and compliments the market's service capabilities. We believe that the supplier's input in this early dialogue is crucial to the success of this initiative.
We are conducting this RFI exercise via Microsoft Form - Please aim to complete the form (link below) by Friday 8th August although the form will remain open to the 15th August
https://forms.office.com/e/4YpXRCJ00N 
If you have any issues with the link please contact 
box.procurement@nationalgas.com - with the Reference: Networks RFI Query
Any future opportunities or stages will be launched via Achillies Utilities Vendor Data Base Platform (https://www.achilles.com/uvdb/) UVDB is a community-driven compliant prequalification system designed for regulated utilities in the UK and the wider UK utilities market. It is a collaborative environment where utilities companies and suppliers work together to ensure high standards and compliance with legislative requirements . With an independent chair and equal representation across all utilities, UVDB promotes inclusivity and transparency, making it a trusted platform for both large enterprises and SMEs alike. 
Therefore: - If membership costs are prohibitive for your organisations involvement in future opportunities please get in touch with us to discuss - box.procurement@nationalgas.com ref Network RFI Query

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044490-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 6DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Myton & Heathcote |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32415000 - Ethernet network
- 32416000 - ISDN network
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 16:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044490-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044490-2025
  30th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/4YpXRCJ00N
- https://www.achilles.com/uvdb/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nationalgas.com/about-us/our-suppliers

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