Tender

24/006 - The Provision of Network Services and Works To Gas Networks Ireland

GAS NETWORKS IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 09:59

Planning

13 Mar 2024 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves Gas Networks Ireland inviting tenders for the Provision of Network Services and Works related to gas pipelines in Ireland. The procurement has two lots: Lot 1 for distribution network services and Lot 2 for transmission network services. The tender deadline is 15th August 2024, and the procurement method is a negotiated procedure with prior competition. Gas Networks Ireland is the buying organisation seeking suppliers for a range of gas infrastructure services, including maintenance works and emergency response.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in gas pipeline construction and maintenance. Companies in the gas industry, civil engineering firms, and gas equipment suppliers would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement stages cover Distribution Network Services and Transmission Network Services, with a focus on gas pipeline construction, maintenance, and related services for the national network infrastructure in Ireland. The contract allows renewals for up to three years beyond the initial term, offering stability for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

24/006 - The Provision of Network Services and Works To Gas Networks Ireland

Notice Description

Lot 1: Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the distribution network in the Republic of Ireland. Lot 2 Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the high-pressure gas transmission and distribution networks in the Republic of Ireland. The Contracting Entity reserves the right to call off from the Framework in respect of ancillary works and services that may be required to be performed in Northern Ireland The Applicant may be shortlisted for a subsequent ITN process but consequent to that process can only be awarded EITHER Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and NOT both. Further, in the event of an Applicant being successful in one Lot, and should that successful Applicant be part of a Group Applicant, that Group Applicant will not be permitted to win the other Lot.

Lot Information

Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract

The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the distribution network in the Republic of Ireland. Summary of Works: * Distribution Networks PE Services * Stell manufacture * Distribution Networks Emergency Response & Services * Distribution Networks Leak Maintenance & Repair * Distribution Networks Leak Survey Services * Distribution Networks Metering Services * Distribtuion Networks Meter Reading Services * Biomethane/Hydrogen and associated works * Electrical, Communication & Instrumentation Planned maintenance * Electrical, Communication & Instrumentation corrective works * Metering & site calibrations * ATEX inspections * Cathodic protection/Pipeline marker maintenance * Any other ancillary works associated with the above * Inventory Management * Customer Experience and stakeholder management. * Supervision of 3rd parties working in the vicinity of gas infrastructure * Assets and working practices related to District Heating

Renewal: option to extend the term of the contract for a period of up to three (3) years beyond the initial term (by means of one or more extensions cumulatively up to a maximum of three (3) years).

Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract

The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the high-pressure gas transmission and distribution networks in the Republic of Ireland. The Contracting Entity reserves the right to call off from the Framework in respect of ancillary works and services that may be required to be performed in Northern Ireland Summary of Works: * Transmission Networks Emergency Response Services * Transmission Network Preventative Maintenance * Reactive & corrective Maintenance * Construction and upgrade of high pressure gas infrastructure * Biomethane/Hydrogen and associated works * Supervision of 3rd Parties working in the vicinity of gas infrastructure Assets and working practices related to the Gas Storage

Renewal: option to extend the term of the contract for a period of up to three (3) years beyond the initial term (by means of one or more extensions cumulatively up to a maximum of three (3) years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044842
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020403-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

39340000 - Gas network equipment

42112300 - Gas turbines

42123100 - Gas compressors

44161100 - Gas pipelines

44161110 - Gas-distribution network

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines

45333100 - Gas regulation equipment installation work

45333200 - Gas meter installation work

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50411200 - Repair and maintenance services of gas meters

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

75100000 - Administration services

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

90715110 - Gasworks site investigation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAS NETWORKS IRELAND
Contact Name
Tender Admin
Contact Email
tenders@gasnetworks.ie
Contact Phone
+353 0000000

Buyer Location

Locality
CORK
Postcode
T12R X96
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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