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# Operated Plant

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operated-plant-ocds-h6vhtk-060827). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED: "Operated Plant". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £1,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-gas-networks-limited-coh-05167070)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 February 2026 at 17:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operated-plant-ocds-h6vhtk-060827#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-060827`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/operated-plant-ocds-h6vhtk-060827#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Please review the attached document within this notice and follow instructions within in order to participate in this event.
It is suppliers responsibility to follow all instructions to participate in the attached document within this tender notice.

## Description
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) requires multiple Operated Plant Services to support its Emergency, Locate and Repair (ELR) Teams for non-planned gas escapes across the network. 
NGN operates approximately 170 ELR teams, attending circa 120,000 response and repair jobs annually, and may require Operated Plant Services at any time. 
NGN also anticipates requirements for Operated Plant Services to support: 
- Connections Division: Connecting over 10,000 customers annually, including new builds, disconnections, and service alterations. 
- Planned Replacement Programme: Delivering 540 km of mains and 44,000 services per year. 
The services will be provided under a Framework Agreement on a call-off basis, ensuring availability 365 days a year, 24/7, to maintain safety, productivity, compliance, and customer care.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45500000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 31/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004119-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-16T20:52:50.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T21:59:48.447Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-060827