East Coast Hydrogen Specialist Services Framework Lot 6

The Project Management Office (PMO) framework services will serve as the central governance and coordination function for the project, ensuring that all workstreams operate within agreed standards and frameworks. The services will provide oversight, reporting, and assurance to support successful delivery within the defined time, cost, and quality parameters.

The strategic advisory services will provide expert guidance to ensure the project aligns with national hydrogen policy, regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends. The successful framework partners will act as trusted partners, offering insight into government strategies, regulatory developments, and market dynamics to support informed decision-making and long-term commercial viability.

This Lot provides independent regulatory and policy advisory services to ensure the project design and commercial strategy remain aligned with the emerging hydrogen market framework. The provider will monitor developments from Ofgem, DESNZ, and other relevant bodies, interpret implications for network development, and provide informed advice to support NGN's engagement and decision-making. The expected deliverables under this Lot will include regular briefing notes, position papers, and engagement support summarising regulatory developments, implications for NGN, and recommended actions. Outputs will enable NGN to participate effectively in industry working groups and maintain alignment with the emerging hydrogen market framework

The appointed financial advisor will provide expert guidance to ensure the project's commercial framework is robust, compliant, and attractive to private investors. The advisor will play a critical role in embedding key investor requirements into the FEED phase, positioning the project for successful capital raising and progression through development expenditure (DEVEX) and Final Investment Decision (FID).

The Construction Advisory Services Lot will provide independent, practitioner-led input to ensure the FEED design is constructible, phased logically, commercially sound, and ready for progression into detailed design and delivery. The provider will embed construction expertise throughout the FEED stage and beyond, translating design intent into feasible construction methodologies, programmes, and costed delivery strategies that minimise risk and disruption while maximising value for money.

The provider will deliver independent assurance and validation of all design packages at various stages of NGN's East Coast Hydrogen project, confirming compliance with technical requirements, regulatory standards, and best practice. The approach will reflect the principles of the gas distribution G17 Part B process, which mandates rigorous governance ensuring designs meet all regulatory and operational standards and the that the designs align with all safety, integrity, and compliance requirements. Activities will cover network architecture, pipeline routing, material selection, above-ground installations, and instrumentation and control strategies