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Entry Point Switching Agreement

PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 13:52

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

Premier Transmission Limited, a private utility operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has awarded the "Entry Point Switching Agreement" contract for gas distribution and related services. The contract, initiated on behalf of GNI UK, PTL, BGTL, and WTL, involves services to be provided from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with the possibility of extension up to 30th September 2028. This UK-based procurement in the region of Northern Ireland, identified as UKN, utilised an open procedure, and the contract value was set at £1,000,000. The award notice was published on 8th August 2025, following an active tender phase that concluded on 28th July 2025. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the standstill period ending on 19th August 2025, and a future signature date scheduled for 31st August 2025. BORD GAIS ENERGY LIMITED, a large supplier from Ireland, has been pending as the awarded supplier for the contract.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities in the utilities sector, particularly for companies specialising in gas distribution and related services. The open procurement method suggests that a wide range of service providers had the opportunity to participate, highlighting the competitiveness of the process. Businesses with capabilities in natural gas and comprehensive service provision across the UK, especially within the Northern Ireland region, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contractual structure, including potential extensions, indicates a favourable environment for long-term collaboration, making this an attractive proposal for businesses looking to establish or expand their service offerings within the energy sector.

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Notice Title

Entry Point Switching Agreement

Notice Description

Northern Ireland's requirement for Entry Point Switching Services was tendered by PTL for the period from 1st October 2025 on behalf of GNI UK, PTL, BGTL, and WTL (together the "Individual Transporters").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The parties may extend the term of the Agreement by prior agreement in writing: (a) for one year to 05:00 on 1st October 2027; and (b) where it has so elected to extend the term pursuant to (a) above, for a further year to 05:00 on 1st October 2028,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05552c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047327-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
85 ORMEAU ROAD
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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