CA260 (2024) - Provision of Engineering, Data, Strategy and Management Services
Northern Gas Networks Limited · Private utility
In brief
Northern Gas Networks Limited awarded research and IT and software work to Ricardo-Aea Limited, Ernst & Young LLP and Turner & Townsend UK Limited and 11 others on 30 October 2025.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 - Innovation and Engineering ConsultancyWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 1. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Innovation and Engineering. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total). | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | — |
Lot 2 – TelecommumicationsWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has placed a panel of 4 organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2. This Lot is concerned with the provision of Telecommunication Professional Services. . The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total). | Architecture and engineering | — |
Lot 3 - Network Data AnalysisWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to a framework agreement for this Lot 3. This Lot is concerned with the provision of professional services for Network Data Analysis. The framework agreement will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months(8 years in total). | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | — |
Lot 4 - DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market OperationWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 4. This Lot is concerned with professional services for DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market Operation. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total). | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | — |
Lot 5 - Asset Strategy & OptimisationWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 5. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Asset Strategy and Optimisation. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total). | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | — |
Lot 6 - Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer InsightsWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has established a panel of three organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 6. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer Insights. . The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total). | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | — |
Lot 7 - Tariff Design, Reform & Network ModellingWhat this lot coversNIE Networks has established a panel of two organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 7. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Tariff Design, Reform and Network Modelling. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total). | IT services and software, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo-Aea Limited Ernst & Young LLP Turner & Townsend UK Limited Ea Technology Ltd Analytic Engines (SME) 7 bids received | Lot 1 - Innovation and Engineering Consultancy | £6,710,000 | |
| Ve3 Global Ltd (SME) Ernst & Young LLP Turner & Townsend UK Limited Analytic Engines (SME) Decision Lab UK Ltd (SME) 7 bids received | Lot 3 - Network Data Analysis | £2,200,000 | |
| Accenture UK Ltd CGI IT UK Limited Ernst & Young LLP Analysys Mason Limited 5 bids received | Lot 2 – Telecommumications | £1,430,000 | |
| Accenture UK Ltd Ernst & Young LLP KPMG LLP (SME) Frontier Economics Ltd Afry Management Consulting UK Ltd (SME) 5 bids received | Lot 4 - DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market Operation | £1,320,000 | |
| Ernst & Young LLP KPMG LLP (SME) Turner & Townsend UK Limited Ea Technology Ltd Threepwood Consulting (SME) 5 bids received | Lot 5 - Asset Strategy & Optimisation | £1,100,000 | |
| Accenture UK Ltd Ernst & Young LLP Frontier Economics Ltd 4 bids received | Lot 6 - Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer Insights | £1,100,000 | |
| KPMG LLP (SME) Frontier Economics Ltd 2 bids received | Lot 7 - Tariff Design, Reform & Network Modelling | £880,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 074253-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 074253-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.