New Gas Connections, Meter Moves and Utility Infrastructure Providers (UIPs)

New Gas Connections, Meter Moves & Utility Infrastructures Providers (UIP’s)

New Gas Connections & Meter Moves Obtaining a connection to the Gas Network You can arrange for a gas connection by contacting: • • • 1.

A Gas Supply company A Gas Transporter (GT) Or you can arrange it yourself using a Utility Infrastructure Provider (UIP) Gas Supply Company

Gas Suppliers can make arrangements for the installation and connection of your gas by the local GT or a Utility Infrastructure Provider.

2.

Gas transporter

Gas Transporters will arrange to install and connect a new connection, however, you will have to arrange to purchase your gas from a gas supplier, who is also responsible for the fitting of a gas meter. There are four Gas transporters and the areas they cover are listed below. There will be a charge and the gas transporter will recover those costs that it is reasonably expected to incur when providing a connection service - including cost of labour, materials, and any other expenses required to carry out the work.

Gas transporter contact details: Scotland

Scottish & Southern Gas Networks

0845 026 0015

North of England

Northern Gas Networks

Tel: 0870 300 7677

North West National Grid

Tel: 0845 605 6677

West Midlands

Tel: 0845 605 6677

National Grid

Wales & the Wales & West Utilities West

Tel: 0870 165 0597

South of England

Scottish & Southern Gas Networks

Tel: 0845 026 0015

London

National Grid

Tel: 0845 605 6677

East of England

National Grid

Tel: 0845 605 6677

3.

Utility Infrastructure Provider (UIP)

A UIP will install your connection and ensure that it is connected to the gas network of a GT. You will have to arrange to purchase your gas from a gas supplier, who will arrange for the fitting of a gas meter.

A list of EUA Members who are UIP’s can be found below

Moving a Gas Meter You should initially contact your energy supplier or the gas transporter for your area in order to arrange for your gas meter to be moved. The gas transporter will normally carry out the meter move rather than the supplier, which means you can approach the transporter direct as an alternative to contacting your supplier. However, in certain circumstances a Gas Safe Registered installer may be able to carry out a meter move.

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Energy Assets 6 Almondvale Business Park Almondvale Way Livingston EH54 6GA Contact: Ricky Rogers Tel: 01506 405405 Fax: 01506416629 Email: rickyrogers@energyassets.co.uk Website: www.energyassets.co.uk Through its Siteworks division, Energy Assets provides a comprehensive range of technical gas service including; design, project management, and installation of Industrial and Commercial infrastructure and meters.

As an OFGEM-accredited MAM; Energy Assets also own and operate the meter for the entirety of its lifecycle. This combined offering along with providing a Automated Meter Reading (AMR) service places Energy Assets in a unique position within the market place to deliver everything required for gas infrastructure provision.

Infrastructure and/or Metering Products:       

New installations Upgrades Disconnections / Meter removals Alterations Outlet pipe work Design only - consultation Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

FULCRUM 2 Europa View Sheffield Business Park Sheffield S9 1XH Contact: Ian Foster Tel: 0845 641 3010 Fax: 0845 641 1808 Email: enquiries@fulcrum.co.uk Website: www.fulcrum.co.uk Fulcrum is a leading independent utilities infrastructure organisation, providing technical engineering, design, project management, consultancy and audit services across gas and multi-utility connections. With a track record of excellence in customer service, a rich heritage that includes the Gas Board, Transco and National Grid along with sector leading credentials, we are committed to adding value to all our customers.

Unlike other infrastructure organisations, we service all sectors, from small to large residential, commercial or industrial developments. This, combined with our unique national coverage, ensures consistency of delivery, quality and safety on all Fulcrum projects no matter where they are in Britain. Find out more about Fulcrum by visiting www.fulcrum.co.uk. We operate in the following principal areas: Unregulated Gas Connections Fulcrum’s core business relates to the design, engineering and management of unregulated connections to the UK gas market. In addition, Fulcrum provides a comprehensive service including disconnections, metering and outlet pipework.

Multi-Utility Connections Fulcrum also provides multi-utility connections which include a combination of two or more utility supplies, enabling greater efficiency to our customers across both design and project delivery.

Regulated Pipeline Operations Through its subsidiary Fulcrum Pipelines Limited, Fulcrum owns and operates networks of gas pipelines and their related infrastructure assets.

Fulcrum provides:  Gas Connections  Gas Disconnections  Meters  Outlet Pipework  Multi-Utility  Outlet Inspection and Maintenance  Heavy Fuel Conversion  Electricity Connections  Gas Transportation Work is undertaken NATIONWIDE

J Murphy & Sons Ltd Hawks Green Lane Cannock Staffordshire WS11 7HL Contact: Mr Val Harris Tel: 0121 773 8985 Fax: 0121 753 3390 Email: utilityconnections@murphygroup.co.uk Website: http://www.murphygroup.co.uk/MarketSectors/UtilityConnections J Murphy and Sons are a major Utilities contractor providing comprehensive and innovative design and construction solutions from the “beach to the burner” and from reservoir to tap. A seamless service is provided to gas transporters, network distribution companies, developers, private companies and individuals.

With a large multi skilled workforce and substantial plant holding, the company is able to provide a flexible service and assure clients of delivery every time.

The company has an excellent Safety record with management systems complying with OHSAS 18000 and Quality and Environment Standards assured through systems certified to ISO EN 9001:2000 and ISO EN 14001.

Murphy Pipelines Limited provide:      

Disconnections & alterations New multi housing developments One off domestic connections Industrial, commercial & large public sector outlet pipework Industrial and commercial pipework in all sizes Live connections to Gas Pressure Systems

MORLAND UTILITIES LIMITED unit H8 Utility Infrastructure Providers Halesfield 19 Telford Shropshire TF7 4QT Tel: 01952 681981 Email: sales@morland-utilities.co.uk Website: www.morland-utilities.co.uk

Natural Gas Design, Engineering Consultancy, Construction & Commissioning.

Natural Gas infrastructure work forms the core of our activities and we can complete all stages of the works from the design, planning and installation of any gas service up to 7bar (intermediate pressure) up to and including its adoption by the GT. Ancillary equipment such as Governors, Chatter-Boxes, Meters with associated Civil Engineering and Housings are also designed and installed as part of a turn-key package. Both Inlet and Outlet Mains and Services are catered for - our GIRS registration covering Inlet work and our Gas Safe Register (formerly CORGI) covering the Outlet work.

LPG Design, Engineering Consultancy, Construction & Commissioning.

LPG installations are an integral part of the business and pass through all stages from the design, planning and through to installation. LPG systems are installed under our Gas Safe Register (formerly CORGI) and our Teams hold the relevant qualifications for LPG installation works with general civil engineering works.

Water, Engineering Consultancy, Construction & Commissioning.

Our Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) accreditation allows us to lay Mains and Services to the required standard for adoption by the Water Authorities. As part of our water installation work we offer a full, testing, swabbing, cleaning and chlorination service of the newly installed pipes - including the sampling and testing for water to verify that it is potable.

Telecom and Electrical Infrastructure Installation, as part of Gas and Water Installations To complement our Gas and Water installation works we offer clients the installation of Telecom Infrastructure. This includes the installation of Duct, Box and Draw Cords to the required standard either 'Supply and Installation' or 'Installation of free-Issue Materials'.

Multi-Utility Ultimately for our client we believe that Multi-Utility offers a real benefit in both the economics of the works and the programme and progress of works on site. By using our Teams that hold both Gas and Water Qualifications we can offer an efficient service using common excavations and reducing the time on site. Organisation is also easier with only one point of communication for the utilities installation rather than usually having separate installers on site. Multi-Utility can include a combination of Gas, Water, Telecom and Electrical Duct works with associated Civil Engineering and Minor Builders Works.

Trenchless Technologies We use modern trenchless technologies during the installation of utilities that gives key benefits to our clients and those who may be influenced by the installation. We use Direction Drill to reduce the impact upon the area where we are working whenever possible. For smaller diameter services impact-moling is used whenever possible.

Under-Pressure Connections/ Fast-Cut Drill Service We are pleased to offer our clients an Under-pressure (fast-cut) Drilling Service, which can offer significant advantages when working to tight timescales - particularly when excavations are in highway sensitive areas. The Fast Cut Drill can be used upon PE and HDPE pipe and is available in most sizes of usual parent main and offtake/branch sizes. Morland Utilities is only one of a handful of companies to hold GIRS approval for this type of work and we have made significant investment in training and equipment for our teams.

Morland-Utilities provide:      

New connections Industrial & Commercial properties, including outlet pipework Alterations, upgrades & disconnections to Industrial & Commercial properties New connections to domestic properties Alterations & disconnections to domestic properties New housing developments, including multi utility provision Gas networks to existing housing in No Gas areas Work is undertaken NATIONWIDE

Northern Energy Connections Ltd Unit 2 West Park View Dudley Cramlington NE23 7AA Contact: Mr Malcolm Groves Tel: 0191 250 2666 Fax: 0191 250 2777 Email: malcolm.groves@energy-shop.co.uk Website: www.energy-shop.co.uk One of the UK’s bespoke infrastructure & metering companies. In the competitive utilities market, Northern Energy Connections Limited is now one of the leading independent utility providers.

We have developed a comprehensive range of metering services to include sizing provision, installation, testing, commissioning and other ancillary equipment.

We provide metering services for all pressure ranges and sizes across the UK. With our years of experience in the industrial & commercial utility market we are able to provide you with independent advice on supply options, tendering, meter readings and energy saving schemes.

We believe as an independent company we can offer you the best advice to save you time and money whilst improving the service you receive.

Northern Energy Connections provide:   Alterations and terminations  New multi housing developments  Industrial and commercial pipework in all sizes For all non-domestic metering, combustion engineering and gas requirements.

RADIUSPLUS LIMITED Radius House Berristow Lane South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2JJ Contact: Dave Sykes Tel: 01773 582317 Fax: 01773 582489 Email: dave.sykes@radius-systems.co.uk Website: www.radius-plus.co.uk Services: RadiusPLUS operates in mainland UK providing site based services for the gas, water and waste water utility companies, using highly trained site technicians and engineers.

RadiusPLUS provide:          

Live connections to gas and water pressure systems Pipeline replacement Pipeline refurbishment (sliplining) Flow stopping operations Cold cutting and Window cutting Bespoke fabricated fittings Chlorination Services Pipeline repair - emergency or planned Site based audit and testing services Training on jointing polyethylene pipe systems

VEOLIA WATER OUTSOURCING LIMITED Infrastructure Services Veolia House Heol Crochendy Parc Nantgarw Treforest CF15 7QT Contact: Gary Watson Tel: 01656 746334 Fax: 01793 833261 Email: gary.watson@veoliawater.co.uk Website: www.veoliawater.co.uk We are fully GIRS accredited in design, project management and construction and undertake the following works:    

Mains and service infrastructure to domestic and non-domestic property developments Installation and connection of services supplying non-domestic properties Gas mains extensions, diversions, reinforcements and replacement Gas mains and services disconnections and alterations Meter Installations and exchanges covering domestic through to commercial / industrial sizes

We will not undertake installation or alteration work on single domestic services