United Kingdom-Leeds: Gas pipelines – Framework Lead

The current contract for Gas pipelines – Framework Lead is projected to end on 04-DEC-21 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Above and Below 7 Bar Pressure Pipe, Fitting and Equipment (excluding Polyethylene pipe and associated fittings).

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Supplies
NUTS code

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 30
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 8
Justification for a framework agreement, the duration of which exceeds four years: The contract will be on the basis of an initial 3 year, with the possibility of a further 3 and 2 year extensions.

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): As part of our commitment towards safety management, efficiency and customer service Northern Gas Networks are in the process of evaluating our supply chain for pipe fittings and equipment for use at both above and below 7bar. Northern Gas Networks are seeking to establish a quality vendor’s framework to run for the next eight years and use it as the basis for sourcing the items within this scope.
In particular, this tender will focus upon quality, requiring vendors to demonstrate how they ensure that the materials and equipment supplied meet with the recommended standard. Northern Gas Networks are also looking to extend this framework to cover the gas industry as well as commercial quality standard fittings and pipe.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: yes

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Number of possible renewals: Range: between 3 and 5