---
title: "Operated Plant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060827"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
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# Operated Plant

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060827

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## Summary

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED, located in Colton Leeds, has released a tender for "Operated Plant" services to support its Emergency, Locate, and Repair (ELR) Teams, along with other divisions requiring operated plant services across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10th February 2026. The estimated value of this selective procurement, employing a competitive flexible procedure, is £1,000,000. The procurement involves a framework agreement with reopening competition, valid for an initial period of three years, potentially extending to seven years with renewal options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with an operator. With up to four suppliers being awarded per service area, there's potential for growth across Northern England. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the specified quality and pricing criteria. The process involves several stages, including a Presentation stage and evaluation based on both commercial and non-commercial criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of demonstrating high quality standards and competitive pricing strategies.

## Notice

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) requires multiple Operated Plant Services to support its Emergency, Locate and Repair (ELR) Teams for non-planned gas escapes across the network. NGN operates approximately 170 ELR teams, attending circa 120,000 response and repair jobs annually, and may require Operated Plant Services at any time. NGN also anticipates requirements for Operated Plant Services to support: - Connections Division: Connecting over 10,000 customers annually, including new builds, disconnections, and service alterations. - Planned Replacement Programme: Delivering 540 km of mains and 44,000 services per year. The services will be provided under a Framework Agreement on a call-off basis, ensuring availability 365 days a year, 24/7, to maintain safety, productivity, compliance, and customer care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial period of any contract(s) resulting from this procurement will be 3 years. The length of the contract may be extended by NGN for a further 4x1-year periods to give a maximum duration of 7 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004119-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 20:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004119-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10450

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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