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IT Professional Services Framework

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 11:21.

Opportunity overview

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is seeking to establish a multi‑supplier IT Professional Services Framework to provide flexible, on‑demand specialist capability in support of its technology, digital, infrastructure, and cyber security programmes. The Framework will enable NGN to access appropriately skilled resources to supplement internal teams and support the delivery of projects, programmes, service operations, and specialist technical activities. Services may be required for short‑term assignments or longer engagements, depending on business need, and may be delivered on‑site, remotely, or through a hybrid model. The scope of services is structured across the following LOTs: LOT 1 - Project & Programme Management Including project management, programme management, assurance, and business analysis services. LOT 2 - Architecture Including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture services. LOT 3 - Software & Infrastructure Delivery Including software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services. LOT 4 - Cyber Security Including cyber risk and threat assessment, penetration testing (IT and OT), red/blue/purple teaming, incident response planning and testing, and related cyber security services. Suppliers may apply for one or more LOTs and will only be considered for those LOTs where they can demonstrate the required capability. Appointment to the Framework does not guarantee any volume or value of work. Call‑offs under the Framework may be made by direct award or mini‑competition, depending on the nature and value of the requirement, in accordance with the Framework terms. The Framework will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to five (5) additional one‑year periods, subject to NGN requirements and performance. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure, with the Contract Notice published via the Find a Tender Service (FTS). Full details of the scope, evaluation methodology, and procurement process are provided within the procurement documentation.

Classification

  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Lots

  • Project & Programme Management£3.2m
  • Architecture£2.6m
  • Software & Infrastructure Delivery£4.5m
  • Cyber Security£2.5m

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-06753a
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
The aim of this Tender Notice is to: * Ensure we provide bidders with adequate information to determine if they wish to proceed with this tender event. * Provide NGN with a more detailed understanding of the interest within the market. The Tender Notice process is the first stage of multistage procurement process. All interested suppliers must follow the below steps in order to proceed with the conditions of participation and PQQ stages of this procurement event: Sign up or Sign in to NGNs Tendering Portal - Market Dojo. Follow this link to do so: https://secure.marketdojo.com/signup When you have logged in to your dashboard, you'll need to click the 'Show all or enter invite code' button under the Event Invitations section. You'll need to enter this code: 74EF614731 It will then notify NGN to approve you onto the tender event. Once approved you will be given access to the event, where you'll be taken to the Conditions of Participation stage, this stage is a pass/fail and will be locked until after the PQQ submission deadline. Any supplier who fails this stage will automatically be withdrawn from the process and will not gain access to the PQQ. All suppliers who pass this stage will be automatically taken to the PQQ where they will be given a deadline and detail to complete. Once the PQQ has been evaluated by NGNs internal evaluation team all those who meet the criteria will be sent to the RFP stage where NGN will assess against award criteria.
Expression Of Interest Deadline
16 Apr 2026, 23:59

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Competitive Flexible Procedure, and will follow the staged process outlined below. - A Tender Notice is published via the Find a Tender Service (this notice), initiating the participation stage. - Interested suppliers are required to submit Conditions of Participation (COP) responses via Market Dojo, which will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. - Suppliers who pass the Conditions of Participation will be invited to complete a Pre‑Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). - PQQ responses will be evaluated in accordance with the published evaluation methodology. Suppliers achieving a minimum overall score of 60% and meeting all applicable Pass/Fail requirements will be shortlisted to the next stage. - Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) response. The RFP stage will be open for a minimum of 30 days. - RFP responses will be evaluated using the published criteria, based on a 60% Quality (non‑commercial) / 40% Commercial weighting. - NGN may, at its discretion, introduce a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) stage or clarification stage where this is considered necessary to achieve optimal value for money. - Final evaluations will be completed, and suppliers will be notified of the outcome in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 requirements, including the applicable standstill period. Full details of the scope, evaluation methodology, and framework structure are provided within the procurement documentation. NGN reserves the right, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to include, amend, or remove stages within the procurement process where this is considered appropriate. Any such changes will be communicated to all participating suppliers via Market Dojo. NGN will not amend published evaluation criteria or weightings after the submission deadline of the relevant stage. Any clarification or refinement to the procurement process will be issued transparently and on an equal basis to all suppliers.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The Framework will operate as a multi‑supplier framework agreement enabling Northern Gas Networks (NGN) to procure IT professional services on an as‑required basis throughout the Framework term. Pricing Prices under the Framework will be established through the procurement process and set out as a suite of role‑based day rates for each LOT. These rates will apply for the duration of the initial Framework term and will be used as the basis for awarding call‑off contracts. Pricing submissions will distinguish between on‑shore and off‑shore resources, where applicable, in accordance with the published evaluation methodology. No minimum or guaranteed volume of work is implied by appointment to the Framework. Award of Framework Places Suppliers will be appointed to the Framework following completion of the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Appointment will be limited to a maximum number of suppliers per LOT, as set out in the procurement documentation. Suppliers will only be appointed to the LOTs for which they have applied and demonstrated the required capability. Call‑Off and Contract Award Process Contracts awarded under the Framework will be let by NGN using one of the following methods, depending on the nature and value of the requirement: - Direct award, where a supplier offers the most suitable capability for the requirement based on the Framework terms and pricing; or - Mini‑competition, where multiple Framework suppliers within the relevant LOT are invited to submit proposals for a specific requirement. Each call‑off will define the scope of services, duration, deliverables, applicable rates, and any specific terms relevant to the requirement.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Expected award period

Ends
27 Jul 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Project & Programme Management
Description
Provision of project and programme management capability to support the delivery of IT and digital initiatives, including project managers, programme managers, assurance roles, and business analysts. Services may be required for short‑term assignments or longer engagements to supplement internal delivery teams.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,840,000
Amount
3,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality (Non-Commercial)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
5 x 1 year extensions available
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Architecture
Description
Provision of architecture services including applications, data, enterprise, solution, infrastructure, and security architecture. Services will support technical design, governance, assurance, and alignment with NGN's technology and cyber strategies across IT and OT environments.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,120,000
Amount
2,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality (Non-Commercial)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
5 x 1 year extensions available
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Software & Infrastructure Delivery
Description
Provision of software development, testing, DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure configuration, and technical analyst services to support application development, systems enhancement, platform delivery, and infrastructure change.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
5,400,000
Amount
4,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality (Non-Commercial)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
5 x 1 year extensions available
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Cyber Security
Description
Provision of cyber security services including risk and threat assessment, penetration testing (IT and OT), red/blue/purple teaming, cyber resilience activities, and incident response planning and testing.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
2,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality (Non-Commercial)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
5 x 1 year extensions available

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
A-14023
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 3
Id
027961-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
26 Mar 2026, 13:53
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 · UKE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 027961-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·