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Entry Point Switching Agreement

PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2023 at 14:39

Tender

14 Aug 2023 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Premier Transmission Limited is conducting a procurement process for an "Entry Point Switching Agreement" in the natural gas industry in Northern Ireland. The tender is on behalf of GNI UK, PTL, BGTL, and WTL, collectively known as the "Individual Transporters." The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 30th September 2024, with the option to extend. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline is 14th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat to engage in the supply chain of natural gas services in Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in gas transmission and operation, such as energy firms and gas pipeline operators, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Premier Transmission Limited acts as the buying organisation, overseeing the tender process and seeking potential suppliers to fulfil the natural gas switching requirements in the specified contract period.

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Notice Title

Entry Point Switching Agreement

Notice Description

Northern Ireland's requirement for Entry Point Switching Services is being tendered by PTL for the period from 1st November 2023 until 30th September 2024 on behalf of GNI UK, PTL, BGTL, and WTL (together the "Individual Transporters").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Ireland's requirement for Entry Point Switching Services is being tendered by PTL for the period from 1st November 2023 until 30th September 2024 on behalf of GNI (UK), PTL, BGTL, & WTL (together the "Individual Transporters"). PTL is the owner and operator of the Scotland to Northern Ireland natural gas transmission pipeline ("SNIP"). This gas pipeline runs from Twynholm in Scotland across the Irish Sea, terminating at Ballylumford Power Station.BGTL is the owner and operator of the Belfast Gas Transmission Pipeline ("BGTP"). The BGTP runs from Ballylumford to offtakes at the Greater Belfast Distribution Zone. There is also an offtake at Middle Division near Carrickfergus feeding the North-West Pipeline. WTL is the owner of the Gas to the West pipeline ("WTP") which takes gas from the GNI (UK) Northwest Pipeline and delivers it to SGN's distribution network which serves the towns of Strabane, Coalisland, Cookstown, Derrylin, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Magherafelt, Omagh and Strabane. The SNIP, BGTP and the WTP jointly form the Premier Transmission Pipeline System ("PTPS"). PTL, BGTL and WTL are owned by Mutual Energy Limited ("MEL"). GNI (UK) owns and operates two natural gas transmission pipelines in Northern Ireland. The North-West gas pipeline, from Carrickfergus to Londonderry, serves Coolkeeragh power station in Derry and enabled the development of gas networks along the route. The South-North gas pipeline runs from Gormanston, in County Meath, to Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, where it links into the North-West pipeline. There may be occasions when network conditions mean that it is difficult to flow the nominated quantity at the Moffat IP Entry Point into NI. To avoid declaring a System Constraint and/or in response to once occurring a Shipper may be instructed to renominate part or all of their entry requirements via the South North IP Entry Point instead of the Moffat IP Entry Point. The switching of flows to the alternative entry point will reduce the level of nominations at the Moffat IP Entry Point and reduce the risk of curtailing all Shippers.The requirement for any such action is determined by network conditions in accordance with the System Operator Agreement (SOA) and as agreed between PTL and GNI (UK) from time to time. As PTL operates the PTL, BGTL and WTL assets, it is party to these procedures on behalf of those operators.

Renewal: PTL shall have the option to extend the term of the Entry Point Switching Agreement to 05:00 on 1st October 2025, by serving notice on the EPSA Provider at any time prior to 1st October 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03efa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034419-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED
Contact Name
Hannah Keery
Contact Email
hannah.keery@mutual-energy.com
Contact Phone
+44 2890437580

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1SH
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORD GAIS ENERGY

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