Services Beyond the Meter

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    "id": "GB-COH-05167070",
    "name": "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
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  "date": "2026-03-09T13:14:53Z",
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    "description": "\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bNorthern Gas Networks (NGN)\u202fseeks\u202fto\u202festablish\u202fa zero-value framework agreement with qualified suppliers to provide appliance supply (where NGN\u0027s Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) will fit appliance) and/or supply \u0026 installation services (where NGN\u0027s DLO team is unable to deliver). This initiative supports NGN\u0027s commitment to\u202fassisting\u202fcustomers in vulnerable situations, funded by Ofgem.\u202f\n\u200b\u200bThe framework will appoint to a maximum of twelve suppliers (6 for supply only and 6 for supply \u0026 installation), aligned to NGN\u0027s geographic patches, with Cumbria\u202fdesignated\u202fas a standalone area. This structure is designed to enable participation from smaller SMEs while ensuring coverage across the network. Suppliers will\u202fbe responsible for either supply of appliances only or the supply, installation, repair, or replacement of gas appliances for eligible customers. Selection for individual jobs will be based on location, price, and availability at the time of request.\u202f\n\u200b\u200bAll participating suppliers must\u202falign\u202fwith OFGEM governance\u202fand meet mandatory competency and regulatory standards, including:\u202f\n\u200b\u200bGas Safe registration\u202f\n\u200b\u200bCertification in CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, and HTR1\u202f\n\u200b\u200bValid waste carrier licence\u202f\n\u200b\u200bThe scope of work is network-wide, ensuring\u202ftimely\u202fand safe delivery of essential services to vulnerable customers,\u202fidentified\u202fthrough carbon monoxide investigations or during repair and maintenance activities on the gas distribution network.\u202f\n\u200b\u200bThis framework aims to strengthen NGN\u0027s ability to respond quickly and effectively to customer needs,\u202fmaintaining\u202fcompliance with industry standards while promoting inclusivity for smaller suppliers.\u202f\n\u200bNGN will award to a maximum of 12 suppliers for the whole Framework.\u202f\n\u200bThis consists of:\u202f\n\u200bA max of 1 supplier per area for supply \u0026 installation\n\u200bA max of 1 supplier per area for supply only\n\u200bWith 6 areas that\u0027s a max supply of 6 suppliers for each supply type.\u202f",
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      "features": "This procurement will follow the following process:\n- Tender notice issued (this notice) for 25 days\n- Interested suppliers to follow Market Dojo link to the Conditions of Participation stage (Pass/Fail)\n- Suppliers who Pass the Conditions of Participation stage will be invited to a PQQ\n- The PQQ end date 19/03/2026\n- PQQ responses evaluated\n- Suppliers who score over 60% will be invited to tender (RFP)\n- RFP will go live on 27/04/2026 until 31/05/2026\n- RFP evaluations carried out until 21/06/2026.\nBidders must achieve 70% on non-commercials\n- BAFO may be carried out on commercials\n- Suppliers notified of the outcome\nFull details are made available in the tender scope.\nIf supplementary stages are required throughout the process, or stages noted in the strategy defined above are no longer required, it is at NGN\u0027s discretion to include or remove stages.\nIt is at the discretion of NGN to change the weightings/criteria or add additional subcriteria/weightings to the PQQ or RFP if there is a need to do so before the submission deadline of the relevant stage.\nAny changes to the evaluation criteria will be communicated\nto all Bidders."
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "Please review the attached document within this notice and follow instructions within in order to participate in this event.\nIt is suppliers responsibility to follow all instructions to participate in the attached document within this tender notice.",
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