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Call Handling Services

Published
Published 16 March 2026

Overview

A dedicated, 24/7 emergency call service that receives, classifies, and manages reports of suspected gas leaks, ensuring rapid response and public safety. National Gas Emergency Service Cadent operates the National Gas Emergency Service, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The call handling contract ensures that any reports of gas escapes are immediately received and processed. Safety & Compliance Handling gas escape calls is a legal requirement under the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 (GS(M)R). The contract ensures Cadent meets its obligations by collecting essential information (location, reporter details, control valve status, etc.) and passing it to engineers for immediate action. Rapid Response Coordination Once a call is classified as a gas escape, Cadent dispatches engineers to isolate the supply at the Emergency Control Valve (ECV) and make the property safe. The call handling contract ensures this process begins without delay. 5 year contract £5,870,080 ex VAT

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
16 March 2026

Award outcome

Award date
16 March 2026
Contract period
30 April 2026 → 30 April 2031
Winner
  • CADENT GAS LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    16 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    16 March 2026

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Contracting authority

  • NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

    Buyer

    Colton Leeds, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 05167070

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Awarded: Call Handling Services — won by CADENT GAS LIMITED — Skim