---
title: "Purchase of Quectel EG25-G Mini PCIe Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058968"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Purchase of Quectel EG25-G Mini PCIe Units

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058968

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## Summary

Northern Gas Networks Limited has completed a direct award procurement process for the purchase of Quectel EG25-G Mini PCIe Units, targeted at enhancing the telemetry functionality at its Pressure Reduction Sites (PRS). The procurement, classified under the goods category, was prompted by the urgent need to replace outdated GPRS 2G and 3G communication channels with a more reliable 4G network, as the older services are being decommissioned. Brand Communications Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Huntingdon, has been awarded this contract valued at approximately £476,103, with the contract period commencing on 26th August 2025 and concluding on 26th August 2026. The project covers the UK regions of UKC and UKE, falling under the telecommunications and related equipment industry category, and ensures continuity for NGN’s critical infrastructure by migrating communication to AWS SCADA infrastructure.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and technology integration, particularly those capable of offering innovative solutions for infrastructure upgrades. SMEs, similar to Brand Communications Limited with proven expertise in providing bespoke communication systems, can leverage such opportunities to expand their services within critical sectors like utilities. Businesses that understand the complexities of integrating new technologies with existing systems, and that can provide rapid deployment without compromising service delivery, are particularly suited to compete in this and similar tenders. The effective direct award approach underscores the need for suppliers who can provide timely and efficient solutions to avert potential operational disruptions, making this sector ripe for agile and technologically proficient firms.

## Notice

This project is of critical importance in terms of timescales. Our business-critical operational Pressure Reduction Sites (PRS) telemetry currently relies on GPRS 2G and 3G communication channels. These network services are scheduled for decommissioning by providers, as the technology is reaching its end of service life (ESoL). The deactivation of GPRS communications is set to commence later this year. NGN will procure 250 communication units, which will enable PRS sites to connect securely via 4G to NGN's AWS SCADA infrastructure.

### Procurement Information

This project is of critical importance in terms of timescales. Our business-critical operational Pressure Reduction Sites (PRS) telemetry currently relies on GPRS 2G and 3G communication channels. These network services are scheduled for decommissioning by providers, as the technology is reaching its end of service life (ESoL). The deactivation of GPRS communications is set to commence later this year. NGN will procure 250 communication units, which will enable PRS sites to connect securely via 4G to NGN's AWS SCADA infrastructure. The solution proposed by Brand Communication is already implemented and operational within our production landscape as part of a GD2 project, supporting NGN's 23 critical offtake sites. The deployment of this solution has proven instrumental, markedly enhancing network reliability, performance, and security across all offtake locations. Brand Communication's solution allows NGN to mitigate the business risks associated with the GPRS switch-off and its potential operational impact by migrating PRS telemetry traffic to secure 4G communication channels. Furthermore, it enables the extension of the proven solution used for our critical offtake sites to the broader range of PRS sites in scope. Should NGN look to not direct award for this solution, the risk of failing to complete deployment prior to the GPRS switch-off would be significant. This is primarily due to the extensive development and integration required to ensure compatibility with existing Brand and AWS environments, which would likely result in increased costs and extended implementation timelines. By extending the existing Brand Communication solution to the PRS sites, these risks are effectively mitigated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049326-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £396,752 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | COLTON 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAND COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 07:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049326-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 07:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049322-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049326-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049322-2025
  18th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brandcomms.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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