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NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 00:57.

Opportunity overview

​​​​Northern Gas Networks (NGN) seeks to establish a zero-value framework agreement with qualified suppliers to provide appliance supply (where NGN's Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) will fit appliance) and/or supply & installation services (where NGN's DLO team is unable to deliver). This initiative supports NGN's commitment to assisting customers in vulnerable situations, funded by Ofgem.  ​​The framework will appoint to a maximum of twelve suppliers (6 for supply only and 6 for supply & installation), aligned to NGN's geographic patches, with Cumbria designated as a standalone area. This structure is designed to enable participation from smaller SMEs while ensuring coverage across the network. Suppliers will be responsible for either supply of appliances only or the supply, installation, repair, or replacement of gas appliances for eligible customers. Selection for individual jobs will be based on location, price, and availability at the time of request.  ​​All participating suppliers must align with OFGEM governance and meet mandatory competency and regulatory standards, including:  ​​Gas Safe registration  ​​Certification in CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, and HTR1  ​​Valid waste carrier licence  ​​The scope of work is network-wide, ensuring timely and safe delivery of essential services to vulnerable customers, identified through carbon monoxide investigations or during repair and maintenance activities on the gas distribution network.  ​​This framework aims to strengthen NGN's ability to respond quickly and effectively to customer needs, maintaining compliance with industry standards while promoting inclusivity for smaller suppliers.  ​NGN will award to a maximum of 12 suppliers for the whole Framework.  ​This consists of:  ​A max of 1 supplier per area for supply & installation ​A max of 1 supplier per area for supply only ​With 6 areas that's a max supply of 6 suppliers for each supply type.

Classification

  • CPV39700000 — Domestic appliances

Lots

  • Lot 1£786k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0652fe
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Please review the attached document within this notice and follow instructions within in order to participate in this event. It is suppliers responsibility to follow all instructions to participate in the attached document within this tender notice.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
10 Mar 2026, 17:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
This procurement will follow the following process: - Tender notice issued (this notice) for 25 days - Interested suppliers to follow Market Dojo link to the Conditions of Participation stage (Pass/Fail) - Suppliers who Pass the Conditions of Participation stage will be invited to a PQQ - The PQQ end date 19/03/2026 - PQQ responses evaluated - Suppliers who score over 60% will be invited to tender (RFP) - RFP will go live on 27/04/2026 until 31/05/2026 - RFP evaluations carried out until 21/06/2026. Bidders must achieve 70% on non-commercials - BAFO may be carried out on commercials - Suppliers notified of the outcome Full details are made available in the tender scope. If supplementary stages are required throughout the process, or stages noted in the strategy defined above are no longer required, it is at NGN's discretion to include or remove stages. It is at the discretion of NGN to change the weightings/criteria or add additional subcriteria/weightings to the PQQ or RFP if there is a need to do so before the submission deadline of the relevant stage. Any changes to the evaluation criteria will be communicated to all Bidders.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
NGN will conduct assessments at each stage set out in the tender event. Each stage has minimum criteria to meet as set out in the tender documentation and will adhere to the scoring methodology set out in the tender event.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Languages

en

Expected award period

Ends
1 Jul 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
786,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Conditions of Participation Evaluation: Pass/Fail - Any failed questions in this section means supplier will be removed from the tender process. PQQ Evaluation Criteria: Bidders must score over 60% RFP Evaluation Criteria: Bidders must achieve 70% on non-commercials Bidders will be ranked on commercials and evaluated on contractual A combined score will determine successful suppliers

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Conditions of Participation
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
PQQ evaluation Criteria
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
RFP Evaluation (Commercial)
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
RFP Evaluation (non-commercial)
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
RFP Evaluation (Contractual)

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Initial term 3 years Extension 2 x 1 years

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
39700000
Description
Domestic appliances

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
020891-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
9 Mar 2026, 13:14
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-05167070

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
05167070

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRNB-9357-PVLR

Address

Street Address
1100 Century Way
Locality
Colton Leeds
Postal Code
LS15 8TU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE42

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Colton Leeds · UKE42 · LS15 8TU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 013040-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 020891-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·