Tender

25/007 - Operations Sites Access Controls Project

GNI (UK) LIMITED

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Tender

29 May 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by GNI (UK) LIMITED, involves the "25/007 - Operations Sites Access Controls Project", focusing on the industry category of electronic security locks. This tender, titled under procurement category 'goods', aims to establish a comprehensive and secure key access control system across various GNI remote sites, including regions in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Scotland. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a crucial deadline for submissions set for 26th June 2025 at 12:00 PM IST. This process follows a selective procurement method employing a negotiated procedure with prior competition, ensuring compliance with Directive EU2022/2557 safeguarding critical entities. The entire submission is electronic via the eTenders system.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in security technologies, electronic hardware, and integrated control systems. Companies with capabilities in producing smart card and fingerprint readers, security software, and mounting security services will find the tender highly suited to their expertise. GNI’s aim to build a single-party framework implies potential long-term collaboration, incentivizing not only large entities but also partnerships and consortia capable of delivering integrated solutions. Moreover, given the project's multinational scope across Ireland and the UK, businesses with cross-border operational competencies can leverage this opportunity for expanded reach and strategic growth in these regions.

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Notice Title

25/007 - Operations Sites Access Controls Project

Notice Description

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) aims to establish a single party framework. The scope of the project is to establish a seamless, secure, and fully integrated key access control system that enhances operational efficiency, ensures the safety of assets and personnel across GNI remote sites in Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland/Isle of Man/Scotland. This system must comply with Directive EU2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities. The PQQ Response must be submitted through the eTenders system before the deadline No submissions will be possible after the deadline. All submissions are electronic, as such NO paper copies will be accepted or read. The PQQ Response must be submitted through the eTenders system before the deadline (i.e. Applicants must press the submit button). Applicants should ensure all attachments have been added before submitting. Applicants should allow sufficient time to upload document(s). Applicants are advised that, depending on the size of the documentation, the submission/upload process may take some time. Any technical problems with the eTenders system or questions of the functionality in the eTenders system should be directed to the eTenders helpdesk. Applicants should contact eTenders helpdesk either via email etenders@eu-supply.com or by phone +353 (0)21 243 92 77 during office hours (09:00am - 17:30pm Irish time).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) aims to establish a single party framework. The scope of the project is to establish a seamless, secure, and fully integrated key access control system that enhances operational efficiency, ensures the safety of assets and personnel across GNI remote sites in Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland/Isle of Man/Scotland. This system must comply with Directive EU2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities. The PQQ Response must be submitted through the eTenders system before the deadline No submissions will be possible after the deadline. All submissions are electronic, as such NO paper copies will be accepted or read. The PQQ Response must be submitted through the eTenders system before the deadline (i.e. Applicants must press the submit button). Applicants should ensure all attachments have been added before submitting. Applicants should allow sufficient time to upload document(s). Applicants are advised that, depending on the size of the documentation, the submission/upload process may take some time. Any technical problems with the eTenders system or questions of the functionality in the eTenders system should be directed to the eTenders helpdesk. Applicants should contact eTenders helpdesk either via email etenders@eu-supply.com or by phone +353 (0)21 243 92 77 during office hours (09:00am - 17:30pm Irish time).

Options: 5 years, with two optional 5-year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028511-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30233320 - Combined smart card and fingerprint readers

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

44521120 - Electronic security lock

48730000 - Security software package

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
GNI (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
Tender Admin
Contact Email
tenders@gasnetworks.ie
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORK
Postcode
N/A
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
TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

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

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