United Kingdom-LEEDS: QVD Quality Vendor Database

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2023/S 000-037556/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: 005167070
Postal address: 1100 Century Way Thorpe Park
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 Quality Vendor Database
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 44000000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
NGN’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024
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
II.2.1) Title: Pipe
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Valves
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: PRI Equipment
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 44300000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Filters
Lot No:4
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Pre-Heating Equipment
Lot No:5
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Safety Devices
Lot No:6
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Metering
Lot No:7
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Fittings
Lot No:8
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Flanges
Lot No:9
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Impulse Pipework
Lot No:10
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Nuts Bolts Washers
Lot No:11
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Gaskets
Lot No:12
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Calorimeters
Lot No:13
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Power Supplies
Lot No:14
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 31120000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 20240-frc

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
II.2.1) Title: Cathodic Protection
Lot No:15
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’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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
II.2.1) Title: Housings & Cabinets
Lot No:16
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 44211000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NGN’s QVD (Quality Vendor Database Framework) is a series of contracts related to the supply of products and equipment for use in Capital Projects undertaken across the NGN Network. The Framework covers many different products and types of equipment and currently has fifteen participating contracted suppliers. NGN has already started the process of re-tendering this Framework. The re-sourcing of the framework has been broken down in to four discrete above threshold procurement events. All of which are progressing with publication being via Achilles UVDB. All PQQ submission deadlines have passed. Framework 1 will be concluded during January 2024 with the remainder of the Frameworks (2, 3 & 4) being in place by end June 2024

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:2023-12-20
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 Ltd
Town: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2023-12-20

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