Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Century Way
Colton Leeds
LS158TU
UK
Contact person: Becky Handforth
E-mail: rhandforth@northerngas.co.uk
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk
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
IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the Northern Gas Networks region.
The current expectations are to add up to five (5) partners (dependent on tender qualification and subsequent award) to carry out the supply to NGN.
The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as:
• IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers
• IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance)
• Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks
• Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points
• Audio-visual Equipment
• IT Consumables
• Chargers & USB cables
• Encrypted USB sticks
• Video adapters / video cables
• Wireless keyboard & mice
• Phone holders
• Printer ink
• Microphone Headsets
• Docking Stations & adaptors
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
4 100 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A contract has been awarded to a framework of suppliers. The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the NGN network.
We have awarded five (5) partners a contract to carry out the supply to NGN.
The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as:
• IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers
• IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance)
• Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks
• Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points
• Audio-visual Equipment
• IT Consumables
• Chargers & USB cables
• Encrypted USB sticks
• Video adapters / video cables
• Wireless keyboard & mice
• Phone holders
• Printer ink
• Microphone Headsets
• Docking Stations & adaptors
This process will need to include (but may not be limited to) the below requirements:
• System based (email) method of requesting a quote
• Suppliers must quote on all requests - large and small
• Dedicated contact (email and phone details)
• Quotation turnaround time of 2 business day (based on a 9 hour day)
• Quotations to include stock availability and delivery times but all quotations must include free delivery
• Technical advice and suggestions on alternatives to what we are getting quotes for (i.e if a product has been superseded or in short supply etc). We often use Amazon as a guide to what we are wanting, but if there is a better product, or a product that has more availability, we would expect to be advised
• Supplier to reserve stock for up to 1 week minimum to ensure supply based on our authorisation process
• Free delivery on ALL items and delivery within 3 working days (unless other delivery date is specified and agreed at quotation stage)
• Supplier working hours to be in line with NGN working times (Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30)
• Weekly summary via email of all outstanding orders
• Details of the supplier's escalation process and kept up to date by the supplier
• Details of the supplier's Supply Chain escalation process and kept up to date by the supplier
• Return of faulty / damaged / not required items
• Proof of Delivery
• Accreditation status with major suppliers (Dell / Lenovo / Microsoft / Samsung / other)
NGN require a monthly summary of any outstanding purchase orders still awaiting payment, along with summary of all outstanding orders.
Alongside monthly reports, quarterly Service Reviews with key NGN business stakeholders will be required.
Framework partners will also be required to work with our account management teams at Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung, EPOS Sennheiser.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 with call for competition
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-014935
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 820 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IT Hardware, Software and Consumables FrameworK
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AVOIRA LIMITED
AVOIRA LIMITED
Bury
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 820 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/04/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BECHTLE LIMITED
BECHTLE LIMITED
Devon
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 820 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pure Data Solutions Limited
Pure Data Solutions Limited
Calverley
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 820 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
XMA LIMITED
XMA LIMITED
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 820 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/08/2025