Framework for Labour Resources
A Tender Notice
by NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 16 Jul 2026
- Delivery
- 01 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2031
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
North East England:
1 buyer
- Northern Gas Networks Colton Leeds
Description
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of labour resource services to support the delivery of operational activities and works across its gas distribution network. The Framework Agreement will provide NGN with access to pre-qualified suppliers capable of supplying labour resources and associated services to support a broad range of planned, reactive and emergency works across multiple operational locations within the NGN network area. Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. NGN's estimated annual expenditure under the Framework Agreement is approximately £1.5 million. This value is provided for indicative planning purposes only and does not constitute any guarantee, commitment or representation regarding the volume, nature, frequency or value of work that may be awarded during the term of the Framework Agreement.
Lot Division
| 1 | Joinery Services Provision of joinery services including: - Forced entry and property securing works - Repair and reinstatement of domestic and non-domestic property - Alterations to enable access to gas infrastructure - Repair/replacement of fixtures including doors, glazing, and flooring |
| 2 | Drainage Repair Services Inspection, repair and reinstatement of damaged drainage systems and ducts Typically delivered during daytime hours, including weekends and bank holidays |
| 3 | Electrical Services Provision of qualified electrical operatives Earth bonding and associated works Repair or reinstatement of internal and external electrical supplies affected by gas works |
| 4 | Arboriculture and Grounds Maintenance Tree removal, pruning and hedge cutting Vegetation clearance to enable safe access to sites Site clearance and disposal of organic waste Removal, treatment and safe disposal of bird droppings (guano) and other biological hazards where present. |
| 5 | Scaffolding Services Design, erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffolding Support for both planned and emergency works across domestic and commercial settings |
| 6 | Carpets and Flooring Reinstatement of disturbed flooring Carpet cleaning and repair Occasional full installation works |
| 7 | Driveways and Surface Reinstatement Comprehensive reinstatement services including: - Site assessment, design and preparation - Groundworks and sub-base installation - Drainage and SuDS compliance - Installation of various surface types (block paving, asphalt, resin, concrete, gravel) - Ancillary works (kerbs, edging, access features) - Quality assurance, handover and documentation Works must comply with NRSWA, SROH, and all relevant standards. |
| 8 | Property Maintenance Minor building and repair works including plastering, rendering, tiling, and general fabric repairs Capability to undertake larger scoped works requiring quotation following site survey |
Renewal Options
4 years initial contract term 4 years contract extensions available subject to agreement
Award Criteria
| Commercial Submission | Commercial submissions will be evaluated separately for each Lot and each geographic Area. Each Lot/Area combination will be assessed independently and will produce a separate commercial score for that Lot/Area. The commercial evaluation will be based on the scoreable rates submitted within the relevant Pricing Schedule for the applicable Lot and Area. Unless expressly identified as scoreable within the Pricing Schedule or relevant RFP documentation, quotation-based items, non-standard works, pre-approved works, cost-plus percentage items, and items requested for information only will not contribute to the commercial score. Each scoreable commercial line item will be evaluated independently using a proportional rate comparison methodology. No individual commercial line item will carry a separate weighting. Each scoreable line item will be scored out of a maximum of 10 points. For each scoreable line item, the lowest compliant rate submitted by any supplier for that Lot/Area will receive the maximum score of 10. All other compliant rates for that line item will be scored proportionately against the lowest compliant rate. The individual line scores achieved by each supplier will be aggregated to produce a raw commercial score for the relevant Lot/Area. The raw commercial score will then be converted into a commercial percentage score by comparing the supplier's total score against the maximum available score for that Lot/Area. The commercial percentage score will then be weighted to contribute 60% of the supplier's overall RFP score for the relevant Lot/Area. Each Lot and Area will be evaluated, ranked and awarded separately. A supplier's commercial score for one Lot or Area will not be carried across to any other Lot or Area. |
| Non-Commercial Submission | Each Request for Proposal (RFP) will be supported by a separate, lot-specific Assessment Method Statement (AMS). Each scoreable non-commercial question within the relevant lot-specific RFP will be scored on a scale of 0 to 10. The specific question criteria, scoring guidance, question weightings, minimum thresholds where applicable, and any lot-specific assessment requirements will be set out within the separate lot-specific AMS issued for that RFP through Market Dojo. Suppliers must review the relevant lot-specific AMS in full, as the non-commercial scoring model may vary between Lots to reflect the specific nature of the services being procured. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring they have fully read, understood, and complied with the requirements set out in both this overarching AMS and the relevant lot-specific AMS prior to submitting a response. |
| Contract Challenges | Suppliers are required to review NGN's draft contract for this procurement event, which is available via Market Dojo. Please note that this is not the final version of the contract and remains subject to change. Suppliers must complete the Contract Challenges Document, also available in Market Dojo. The completed Contract Challenges Document must be submitted as the supplier's response for this section. No alternative documents will be accepted. Where a supplier has no contractual challenges, this must be explicitly stated within the Contract Challenges Document, which must still be submitted. Failure to submit the completed Contract Challenges Document, regardless of whether challenges are raised, will result in a score of zero for this section. Contract Challenges will be evaluated by reference to the level of contractual, commercial, operational and legal risk presented to NGN. |
CPV Codes
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Indicators
- Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
Subject to the outcome of the procurement process, NGN intends to appoint up to three (3) suppliers per Lot, within each geographic area, to the Framework Agreement. Suppliers are strongly advised to review all procurement documentation associated with this event and ensure they fully understand the requirements, evaluation methodology, scope of services, and instructions contained within the tender documents. It is the responsibility of each supplier to consider all information provided as part of this procurement when preparing and submitting their response. Failure to take account of the information contained within the procurement documents, including any supporting guidance and information published through Market Dojo, may adversely affect a supplier's submission. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ccb1
- FTS 067166-2026