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Communication & Instrumentation Panel Service Provider("CIPSP") Contract

Interconnector Services Limited (part of the Mutual Energy Group)

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Summary of the contracting process

Interconnector Services Limited (part of the Mutual Energy Group) is seeking to expand its existing Communication & Instrumentation Panel Service Provider (CIPSP) contract with Cetix Limited. Initially tendered in 2017, the contract now needs to accommodate an immediate and complex upgrade to the metering systems at several gas sites, driven by new technical and regulatory requirements. This project falls under the 'services' category within the professional services for the gas industry (CPV code: 76100000), focusing on the Belfast, Northern Ireland region. The current contract, active until March 2026, will be extended to September 2027 to complete the upgrade works, with key stages including ongoing active contract and scheduled completion by September 2027.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in gas industry services, especially those with capabilities in metering systems and instrumentation. While Cetix Limited will lead the design and execution due to their existing knowledge, up to £1.7 million of the additional £2.3 million project value will be opened to competitive bidding. This scenario creates opportunities for subcontractors and suppliers who can provide the necessary technical expertise. Businesses with experience in flow computer systems, chromatographs, and metering elements will find this contract particularly advantageous, allowing them to establish or strengthen relationships with major industry stakeholders such as Interconnector Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication & Instrumentation Panel Service Provider("CIPSP") Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Communication & Instrumentation Panel Service Provider("CIPSP") Contract

In 2017, after a competitive tender, Interconnector Services Limited ("ISL") entered into a contract for a Communication & Instrumentation Panel Service Provider ("CIPSP") with Cetix Limited ("Cetix") for an initial mobilisation period of 1 year, followed by a term of 6 years and 3 months, with an option to extend by a maximum of two years. ISL exercised that option and the CIPSP contract is now due to expire on 31st March 2026. We have a current requirement to upgrade the metering systems on a number of gas sites which will be a complex and substantial piece of work that the CIPSP provider is best placed to deliver. A number of technical and regulatory drivers are now expediting the requirement to deliver these upgrade works. Whilst the CIPSP contract covers metering flow computers and Chromatograph services, and because the metering upgrades have been expedited, a meter system change out was not envisaged at the time of the original tender, so is not explicitly mentioned in the contract services. It is anticipated that all replacement works would be completed by September 2027 at the latest. For this reason we are varying the current contract in order for the required work to be carried out and completed. We believe that the variation benefits from the exemption in Reg. 88(1)(b) UCR and a VEAT notice was published to this effect on 1st August 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028158-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,565,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Interconnector Services Limited (part of the Mutual Energy Group)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1SH
Postcode Area
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

Cetix Limited

Further Information

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