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Northern Gas Networks Limited · Private utility

In brief

Northern Gas Networks Limited is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £3,756,850 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 31 March 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026
Express interest by: 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical questions 100%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £3,756,850 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

You can bid for up to 1 lot.

What the notice says

SaaS software to provide two digitally enabled, data-driven capabilities that support cost-effective delivery and supply chain resilience

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £3,756,850 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Register your interest before 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Cost Estimation 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2032 What this lot covers Procurement Cost Estimation SaaS Software	IT services and software	£1,364,547
Demand Planning Tool 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2032 What this lot covers Procurement Demand planning SaaS Software	IT services and software	£2,392,303

Timeline

19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098299-2026

About the buyer

Northern Gas Networks LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

112

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from Northern Gas Networks Limited

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From notice 098299-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.