UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Cadent have an internal occupational health and wellbeing service, who use a holistic approach to health and wellbeing focusing on prevention and proactive intervention. Cadent are seeking to engage with experienced providers who are interested in tendering for this opportunity, please contact emma.titchen@cadentgas.com with the services that you provide.

Cadent are looking for a telematics system provider. Cadent fleet has a range of vehicles including cars, vans and Heavy Goods Vehicles. The Supplier is to provide a System based on open standards and that is compatible with all vehicle types, manufacturers, and models in the fleet, both current and future. This will include EV, hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. Cadent are seeking to engage with experienced providers who are interested in tendering for this opportunity, please contact Arun.Thakore@cadentgas.com with the services you provide

1. Introduction and Background Cadent Gas operates a commercial vehicle fleet consisting of approximately 3000 vehicles, including small electric and diesel panel vans, large electric and diesel panel vans and 60 HGV's. A large portion of our large panel vans are fitted with PTO systems and all vehicles have racking installed. We are seeking a comprehensive and efficient accident management service to minimise disruption, control costs, and ensure compliance following any incidents involving our fleet vehicles. This tender invites suitably qualified and experienced accident management companies to submit proposals outlining their services and capabilities. 2. Objectives The primary objectives of this accident management service are to:  * Minimise vehicle downtime: Ensure swift and efficient recovery and repair of vehicles involved in accidents.  * Control and reduce costs: Effectively manage repair costs and associated administrative expenses.  * Ensure driver support and welfare: Provide clear guidance and support to drivers involved in incidents.  * Maintain regulatory compliance: Ensure all post-accident procedures adhere to relevant legal and insurance requirements.  * Streamline administrative processes: Reduce the administrative burden on Cadent's internal resources.  * Provide comprehensive reporting and analysis: Offer insights into accident trends to facilitate proactive risk management.

1. Introduction: Cadent Gas Limited is a standalone Gas Distribution business that owns and operates four of the eight UK Gas Distribution Networks, covering the East of England (EoE) which includes both the East Midlands (EM) and East Anglia (EA), London (Lon), North West (NW) and the West Midlands (WM). Cadent is the largest Gas Distribution company in the UK with a revenue of circa £1,850m per annum. Cadent relishes the role of providing an essential service that keeps the energy flowing to over 11 million homes, schools and businesses through a 131,000-kilometre pipe network. To support the delivery of our Depot Improvement Programme as part of the RIIO3 price control period, Cadent Gas want to establish Property Professional Services Framework. Cadent is seeking feedback on its requirements for the following scope. This is a request for information/feedback and not part of a formal tender process. The formal tender process will be run once the market engagement stage is complete. 2. Proposed Scope of Requirements: Services such as feasibility studies, project management services, construction management services, advice for both pre-construction and construction phases, design and technical support. This will enable effective implementation of schemes for the delivery of quality solutions, additional services to include post-handover support, training, guarantee, certifications and advice. Further support in standalone consultancy services and civil engineering works that may arise, will be of a peripheral nature only to the main subject of this framework agreement. Projects under the awarded framework will be scoped on an individual basis and the framework contractors shall be appointed Principal Designer in line with CDM regulations. 3. Lots: The framework will be made up of 3 lots with national coverage required: - Lot 1: Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Employers Agent Services. - Lot 2: Engineering Services i.e. Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical. - Lot 3: Architectural, Design & Technical Services (Design of buildings, spaces and infrastructure). 4. Proposed Minimum Requirements - Insurance: Professional indemnity - £5m, Employer's Liability - £10m, Public Liability - £10m - Liability: £2m minimum - Coverage: National - Turnover: £5m per annum If your company does not meet this requirements please contact the responsible buyer to discuss.

Cadent is seeking to implement an online system capable of maintaining accurate and up-to-date structural asset drawings, thereby enabling efficient and streamlined asset management across its networks. This initiative is intended to enhance system efficiency and support future operational improvements. Key benefits of the proposed solution include: • System Consolidation: Eliminates reliance on multiple platforms, improving data retrieval speed and accuracy. • Real-Time Functionality: Enables live updates, enhancing responsiveness for field teams and remote users. • Data Governance: Ensures data integrity and restricts unauthorised modifications. • Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates cross-functional teamwork and mitigates duplication of effort. • Centralised Repository: Replaces manual processes with a unified digital archive. Cadent requires an external solution that fully aligns with both its operational needs and compliance obligations.

Cadent Gas Limited is seeking to establish a refreshed Land Services Framework that aligns with our operational structure and evolving business needs. The future framework will be structured to provide both regional coverage and specialist expertise through the following lot configuration: Lots 1-5: Regional BAU Services These lots will cover Business-As-Usual (BAU) land services activities across each of Cadent's five operational networks: • Lot 1 - North West • Lot 2 - West Midlands • Lot 3 - East Midlands • Lot 4 - East Anglia • Lot 5 - North London Each lot will encompass core land services activities including, but not limited to: • Gaining consents and easements • Managing planning matters • Supporting mains renewal and reinforcement schemes • Liaising with landowners and stakeholders Cadent intends to appoint a single supplier per lot to ensure consistency, accountability, and strong regional relationships. Lot 6: Specialist and Complex Services This national lot will focus on high-risk, high-complexity land matters that require specialist knowledge and experience. Services under this lot may include: • Statutory Orders (e.g., Compulsory Purchase Orders, Development Consent Orders) • Loss of Development Value claims • Mineral rights and compensation • Complex negotiations and dispute resolution Cadent intends to appoint up to three suppliers to this lot to ensure resilience, flexibility, and access to a breadth of specialist expertise.

Scope of Services for Plant Maintenance    Workshop / Repair Network  Coverage for entire Cadent footprint or specific network bidding for Provisions around collection & delivery  Provision for out of hours servicing when necessary    Tyre Replacement service  Supplier will provide fixed and mobile provisions across all of Cadent's Plant assets / footprint 24/7/365     Document management of Cadent Owned Vehicles  Checking, filing and storing of original maintenance records from all garages  Filing and storage of statutory certificates  Upload copies of documentation and certificates into platforms/portals including the Cadent Asset Database   SLA on compliance documentation being uploaded onto portals e.g. Loler Certificates within 48 hours.  Production and storage of defect rectification documents.      Scheduled Maintenance   Producing and sending invites for scheduled maintenance Providing garage booking support including provisions for collection and delivery on all asset types   Providing bookings for main dealers (manufacturers safety recalls)  Management of missed appointments via daily reports  Management of LOLER inspections booking for plant Management of trailer mandatory brake testing following intervention with the brake system  Will establish a communication with Manufacturers to ensure that recalls and campaigns are merged into the safety inspection plan.    Cost Control & Workflow  Guide times for standard servicing and repair items  Producing detailed additional authority requests for onward delivery to Cadent for approval.  Processing authority once approval is given  Obtain prior approval before incurring expenditure beyond agreed levels.  Liaising with Manufacturers for warranty management  Job estimate and authority to be submitted in a timely manner (SLA) Evaluation of job estimates ensuring unessential work is kept to a minimum without compromising compliance, safety, quality and VOR time    Technical support  Issuing and managing manufacturer safety recalls  Producing bespoke inspection/service sheets Supporting with technical bulletins  Supporting with technical skill, advice and compliance  Recommendations on proactive campaigns on preventative maintenance, reducing VOR time  Actively support Cadent campaigns and safety recalls  Route cause analysis for major failures - engineering investigation and reports provided for Cadent    General   Resource - Cadent need:  Account Manager  Competent persons to manage Cadent defects  Support Cadent in each Network and ensure all support is Network aligned 0800 - 1800hrs Customer support via telephone and email  Supply and resource single point of contact Driver Helpline number (freephone) providing 24/7/365 coverage including recovery  Escalation management   Provision of breakdown services 24/7/365 for all Cadent plant

We currently have our Benefits systems with two providers and are looking to integrate into one system. By doing this we wish to improve the employee experience, giving better operational efficiency, commercial savings and data integration with our internal systems. We use one provider for the current recognition solution in place accessed via a branded portal with Single Sign-On (SSO). We then have another provider to supply via a branded portal with Single Sign-On (SSO) and app: • Flexible Benefits plan enabling online selection of salary and benefits and requires compatibility with SAP/SuccessFactors Employee Central. • TRS historically provided annually in paper form; future solution to be online, device-accessible, and capable of more frequent updates (near real-time where appropriate). • Discount shopping gives access to a wide range of discounts and offers. This offers; across a variety of categories, discounted high street gift cards, vouchers and e-codes. Key requirements: • Available to support all four services: Recognition (including career milestones), Total Reward Statements (TRS), Flexible Benefits (MyChoices) and Discount Shopping (MyOffers) • Ideally an application system, and also desktop enabled with SSO. • 'Library' functionality where employees can access policies/procedures documentation. • Ability to personalize with Cadent branding. • MI & Analytics: Real-time self-service MI including tax reporting, portal visits, redemptions, usage by geography and org structure, spend reporting, values selection, top vendors, social wall interactions, platform uptime. • Project Management: Transition planning, annual renewal management, and continuous improvement. • Cadent account manager helpdesk service available on telephone and email. • Cadent employee helpdesk service available on telephone and email (instant chat also preferable). • Comms support including push notifications

Cadent is seeking a long‑term lettering and print‑fulfilment partner capable of delivering high‑quality physical print outputs alongside advanced digital and data‑driven integration. The scope includes production of personalised letters, region‑specific leaflets, and C5 envelopes, with camera‑matched fulfilment and the ability to meet same‑day print and dispatch for files received by 3pm. The supplier must provide robust service levels, including first‑ or second‑class postage options, recorded delivery where required, and full weekly reporting. Strong digital capability is essential, including full API integration with Cadent CRM, automated PDF generation, template management, mailmark reporting, and bespoke portal/API configuration. The service also includes quality control, data handling, template configuration, item‑level tracking, and traffic‑management tools for address verification. Suppliers must maintain stock levels, manage change controls, and provide timely issue escalation. Cadent anticipates the procurement will cover (but may not be limited to): High‑quality printed letters, leaflets, and envelopes (multiple regional versions) Camera‑matched fulfilment and personalisation First‑class, second‑class, and recorded delivery postage options Full API integration for data exchange, job submission and tracking Daily PDF generation and SharePoint upload Detailed reporting, manifest generation, and mailmark tracking Template management, approval workflows, and change controls Error‑prevention processes and quality control checks Stock monitoring and replenishment alerting Strong governance, auditability and compliance with Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP)

Cadent is seeking information from the market on modern, cloud‑based Gazetteer Management solutions capable of supporting critical operational functions such as address search, address matching, data maintenance and secure API‑driven integration across multiple enterprise systems. An RFI will be issued and aims to understand the capabilities, performance, resilience, data-handling, integration patterns, and support models available from suppliers who can deliver a highly accurate, scalable and fully managed SaaS platform. We are particularly interested in solutions that can maintain multi‑source address datasets, provide high‑accuracy address matching, offer efficient bulk data exploration, support temporary address creation, and integrate seamlessly with key Cadent systems. The information gathered through this exercise will be used to validate technical feasibility, refine functional and non-functional requirements and assess market maturity.

Cadent requires legal support services to process and manage civil claims arising from interactions with third parties. These claims relate to recovery of losses incurred by Cadent in the normal course of operations. The service provider will be responsible for efficiently progressing these matters in accordance with relevant legislation, the Civil Procedure Rules, and Cadent's internal processes.

Cadent provides a connections service to customers that request a new gas connection or a change to an existing gas connection. As part of this process Cadent carries out site surveys for any connection request that is received. Surveys are normally carried out in person by a surveyor. The number of surveys possible in a day are limited due to travel time. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated customer's digital expectations to self-serve using digital functionality such as videos and photos, while at the same time providing opportunities for businesses to adopt technology that will deliver both customer and operational benefits. Cadent Gas is looking for responses by 4th August by @ 17:00 to an RFI that is looking to understand what is available in the market for video capability. Please provide your Ariba contact email address to diana.agbonlahor@cadentgas.com and you will be issued an invitation to this RfI. The deadline for submitting queries about the RFI is 5pm on 25th July 2023. Please collate the queries within the RfI queries template within the Ariba event. We will respond to these by no later than 27th July 2023. Following analysis of the RFI responses, our intention is to release a PQQ.

Steel Line & Pipe Fitting opportunity is being procured through a dynamic purchasing system through construction line. The opportunity will be split into 5 Lots Lot 1 - Steel Pipe - Cadent Specification Above 7barg - CAD/SP/PIP/1 & CAD/SP/PW/11 Part 3 7 Barg and Below - GIS/L2 & CAD/SP/PW/11 Part 4 Lot 2 - Flanges Cadent Specification Above 7barg - CAD/SP/F/1 & CAD/SP/PW/11 Part 3 7 Barg and Below - CAD/SP/F/7 Lot 3 - Fittings Cadent Specification Above 7barg - GIS/B12 & CAD/SP/PW/WW Part 3 7 Barg and Below - CAD/SP/F/7 & CAD/SP/PW/11 Part 4 Lot 4 - Gaskets Cadent Specification All Pressure Tiers - CAD/SP/E/55 Lot 5 - Bolting All Pressure Tiers - CAD/SP/E/55 If you are interested in this opportunity you will require to express your interest through. Please download the document pack and register for Steel Line & Pipe Fittings https://www.constructionline.co.uk/products-services/dps-for-suppliers/cadent/

The HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline will be Cadent's first 100 per cent hydrogen pipeline. The pipeline forms part of the wider HyNet scheme, whose primary objective is to reduce the regional CO2 omissions. The pipeline will provide a hydrogen transportation network required to enable the UK's first fully integrated hydrogen supply system It is anticipated that there will be approximately 125km of underground HP steel pipeline and associated lower pressure spurs and Hydrogen Above Ground Installations (HAGI's). The pipeline is considered a National Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and shall be delivered in line with the, to be submitted (by others), Development Consent Order (DCO). The project will deliver Phase 2 of the hydrogen network and is designed to enable early adopters to receive hydrogen and interlinks with hydrogen production and storage facilities. Cadent is looking to identify a single entity (JV / Consortium) to deliver the full EPCC scope Further information on the project and the interactive route corridor map can be found at: https://www.hynethydrogenpipeline.co.uk/

Cadent are running an RfI for research into a platform that provides an environment where a colleagues great behaviours and actions are recognised and rewarded appropriately. Please contact stephen.acaster@cadentgas.com if you would like to participate.

This is a periodic indicative notice to make suppliers aware of an upcoming requirement for travel management services at Cadent Gas. We will be publishing the contract notice for this procurement event in late November 2024. In early November 2024, we will be holding a supplier engagement event at our head office in Coventry. If you are interested in attending, please contact Hannah.Tomlinson@cadentgas.com