Interruption Reform

The arrangements for interruption are changing from October 2011.Customers will no longer be able to elect to be interruptible but must successfully bid for interruption rights. The first tender process for the gas year commencing from 1 October 2011 began on 2 June 2008.

The 2010 bidding window will be open weekdays from 7 to 18 June 2010 inclusive. A copy of the overall timetable can be found here.

Indicative interruption requirements were shared at the Gas Customer Forum in London on Monday 26 April. Our finalised requirements are unchanged and are shown here.

A map of Northern Gas Networks’ interruption areas can be found here. A list of postcode areas contained within the zones where interruption is sought can be found here.

A summary of the results of the June 2008 tender process can be found here.

A summary of the results of the October 2008 tender process can be found here.

A summary of the results of the June 2009 tender process can be found here.

A list of frequently asked questions and answers can be found here.

A Calculating Tool has been developed to assist potential bidders.
This can be downloaded using this link. A User Guide can be found here.

Bids must be submitted via xoserve.Shipper File Format information (to be used when submitting bids) can be found here.

Further information relating to DN Interruption can be found on the Joint Office website at www.gasgovernance.co.uk.

If you have any queries, please e-mail us at interruption@northerngas.co.uk