Digital and Data Capabilities Framework
Northern Gas Networks Limited · Private utility
In brief
Northern Gas Networks Limited has awarded IT and software work on 9 September 2025.
It is split into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
All Digital & DataWhat this lot coversthis lot encompasses all competences and skills required to achieve NGESO's objectives under its business plan, digitalisation strategy, and digital first ambitions, as well as supporting NGESO as a full end to end business, and Page 5 to 13 expanding these same capabilities to cover NGESO's new roles and ambitions. Working under multiple digital delivery methods (from Waterfall to Agile) and different types of technology, from ideation and design stages to implementation, configuration, and support as well as maintenance, these services will span software, hardware, infrastructure, and network solutions. Our current technology estate encompasses combinations of in-house built solutions, PaaS, SaaS; hosted either on-prem, data centres, public cloud, private Cloud; and classified between CNI and non-CNI. The successful tenderer(s) for this lot will be responsible for providing end to end capabilities to enable partnership delivery of turnkey types of agreement. This Lot will be used for call off which span two or more capabilities in the other Lots, with the expectation of full end to end management of the relevant call off. As such, capabilities for this Lot should be considered as the capabilities referred to in all other Lots, being the sum of Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 as well as the ability to deliver these in a coordinated way under the call off. | IT services and software | — |
Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)What this lot coversthis lot will provide NGESO with specialist data capabilities including management, processing, storage, and analysis of data to inform and support data-led strategic decision-making, system related innovation, and operational efficiency. We will look to it for application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), be it in current legacy systems, new transformational platforms, or standalone solutions. | IT services and software | — |
SecurityWhat this lot coversThis lot will enable NGESO to cover both physical and digital specific security needs. This would range from internal to external threats and encompass work from policy creation to incident response. Call off for this Lot will require the successful tenderer to deliver an outcome and/or resource augmentation. Indicative examples of required capabilities are as follows: • Threat intelligence • Security operations • Vulnerability assessment and management • Incident response • Security consultancy and expert advice • Software and application security engineering • Security architecture • Data security • Security awareness and training • Risk assessment | IT services and software | — |
Engineering and ArchitectureWhat this lot coversthis lot encompasses the application of principles and practices involved in the development and maintenance of digital solutions and platforms which make up NGESO's digital landscape, including but not limited to software development, platform architecture, Agile DevSecOps, cloud computing. It also includes the application of architecture standards in line with NGESO defined solution strategy and modernisation practices. | IT services and software | — |
ManagementWhat this lot coversThis Lot will enable NGESO to cover its portfolio supporting needs. This will range from ideation type of engagements, creation of policies and procedures, and thought leadership papers to manage digital deliverables, as well as supporting maintenance services. Call off for this Lot will require the successful tenderer to deliver an outcome and/or resource augmentation. | IT services and software | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated 7 bids received | All Digital & Data | — | |
| Not stated | Security | — | |
| Not stated | Security | — | |
| Not stated | Security | — | |
| Not stated | Security | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated 7 bids received | All Digital & Data | — | |
| Not stated | Engineering and Architecture | — | |
| Not stated | Management | — | |
| Not stated | Management | — | |
| Not stated | Management | — | |
| Not stated | Management | — | |
| Not stated | Management | — | |
| Not stated 7 bids received | All Digital & Data | — | |
| Not stated 7 bids received | All Digital & Data | — | |
| Not stated 7 bids received | All Digital & Data | — | |
| Not stated | Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) | — | |
| Not stated | Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) | — | |
| Not stated | Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) | — | |
| Not stated | Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) | — |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 062862-2025
- Contract notice (update) · notice 063829-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
108Awards
55Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
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From notice 062862-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 9 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.