United Kingdom-LEEDS: QVD Framework – Pipe

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-018334/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated without a call for competition
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Voluntary ex ante transparency notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
National registration number: 05167070
Postal address: 1100 Cetury Way,Thorpe Park Business Centre, Colton
Town: LEEDS
Postal code: LS158TU
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Andrew Christophers
Telephone: +44 7510367358
Email: achristophers@northerngas.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:

I.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: QVD Framework – Pipe
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 44160000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings – Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings – Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts – Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts – High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs – Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs – High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs – High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts – High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral – metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings – Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges – Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings.
Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN’s intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN’s intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.
II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)

II.2) Description Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 44160000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings – Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings – Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts – Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts – High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs – Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs – High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs – High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts – High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral – metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings – Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges – Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings.
Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN’s intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN’s intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 44160000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN has a constant requirement through its capital delivery programme for the ongoing supply of various parts and components to enable the completion of such works. The requirement in this instance being for Pipe & Flanges to Gas industry specification. NGN did formally tender this requirement as an above threshold procurement event. It was published via Achilles UVDB using the following codes 3.15.16-Pipes & Fittings – Stainless Steel, 3.15.11-Pipe Fittings – Clamps & Collars, 1.1.8-Fasteners & Fixings, 1.1.8.1-Bolts – Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.4-Bolts – High Temperature, 1.1.8.8-Studs – Non Ferrous, 1.1.8.10-Studs – High Tensile, 1.1.8.11-Studs – High Temperature, 1.1.8.13-Nuts – High Tensile, 1.1.8.15-Washers, 3.21.2-Mechanical Seals & Gaskets, 3.15.36-Spiral – metal, laminated metal foil gaskets and metal joints, 3.15.10-Pipes & Fittings – Steel, 3.15.10.8-Pipe Fittings & Flanges – Carbon Steel (Gas 7 Bar). The aim being to capture as many as possible suitable suppliers. The result being that he PQQ issued to 206 Achilles registered suppliers. 6 Only responded. The published aim of the Framework was to achieve a minimum of 5 suppliers per lot, the Lot structure being. Lot 1 Pipe, Lot 2 Flanges, Lot 3 Bolts, Nuts, Washers Lot 4 Gaskets & Soft Iron Rings.
Regarding Lot 1 Pipe and Lot 2 Flanges the outcome of the process resulted in one supplier for Pipe and two suppliers for Flanges. Due to the low take up it is NGN’s intention to engage with suppliers directly. The same pre-qualification process and criteria for the original tender process is being used and that the addition of new suppliers to the Framework will not affect the status of those suppliers already awarded onto it, irrespective of scoring of the PQQ submissions. Those already awarded onto this Framework have been made aware of NGN’s intentions in this regard in its aim to establish a robust qualified supply base for these lots.

II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure without prior call for competition(in accordance with Article 50 of Directive 2014/25/EU)
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information

Section V: Award of contract/concession
V.2) Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:2024-06-03
V.2.2) Information about tenders
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession(excluding VAT)
for framework agreements – total maximum value for this lot
for contracts based on framework agreements, if required – value of contract(s) for this lot not included in
previous contract award notices

Section VI: Complementary informationVI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Northern Gas Networks
Town: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2024-06-13

Justification for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for
competition in the Official Journal of the European Union