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25/064 - Qualification System for for the provision of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe, Fittings and Valves

GNI (UK) LIMITED

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10 Apr 2026 at 08:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GNI (UK) LIMITED is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process under the title "25/064 - Qualification System for the provision of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe, Fittings and Valves." The procurement process, which began on 10th April 2026, falls within the goods category specifically relating to pipes. Located in Ireland, the system is designed to qualify applicants for the manufacture and supply of PE pipes, fittings, and valves for Gas Networks Ireland, with activities spanning from small diameter 20mm pipes to large diameter 400mm pipes. The process will continue until 9th April 2036. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit electronically, and further details are available on the eTenders website. The procurement method involves dividing the supply requirements into multiple lots, allowing multiple suppliers to qualify for different aspects of the supply chain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in the gas pipeline industry, particularly those capable of producing polyethylene pipes and fittings. With the potential for delivering to various depot destinations across Ireland and operating a national distribution network, this procurement process could open up extensive supply chains. Businesses specialising in manufacturing pipes, fittings, and valves, particularly those familiar with standards like I.S. EN 1555, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their reach. The extensive qualification system allows for specialisation in specific lots, meaning small to large businesses can leverage their strengths in niche areas such as manufacturing or distribution to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25/064 - Qualification System for for the provision of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe, Fittings and Valves

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this QSQ is to qualify Applicants onto the Qualifications System for the manufacturing and supply of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe, Fittings and Valves for Gas Networks Ireland. The proposed supply requirements are to be divided into four (4) separate lots as detailed below: * Lot 1 (PE Pipe 90mm - 400mm) - Manufacture and supply of PE pipe for gas. * Lot 2 (PE Pipe 20mm - 63mm) - Manufacture and supply of PE pipe for gas. * Lot 3 (PE Fittings) Manufacture and/or supply of PE Fittings for gas. These include but are not limited to PE; caps, couplings, elbows, equal tees, flange adaptors, reducers, tee branch saddles, tees, tapping tees, G clamp adaptors, multi tap tees, branch saddles, bends, unequal tees and end caps. * Lot 4 (PE ball valves) - Manufacture and/or supply of PE Valves for gas. These include but not limited to valves ranging in size from small diameter 20mm to larger diameters up to 315 mm. Please note: Lots 1 & 2 relate to manufacture and supply requirements. Lots 3 & 4 relate to manufacture and/or supply requirements. The requirements for the manufacture and/or supply of pipes, fittings and valves under this Qualification System will include arrangements for delivery to various stipulated depot destinations on the island of Ireland and the ability to operate a national distribution network. Applicants should note that from time to time over the term of the Qualification System, the Contracting Entity, at its sole discretion but without altering the overall nature of the Qualification System, may modify the Qualification System to reflect changes in its requirements. Such modifications may include changes to the pipe diameter and pressure rating which may result in an increase to the pipe size, wall thickness and pipe properties or specification and the provision of services or additional supplies associated with such changes. The Contracting Entity will also seek similar changes to pipe fittings and valves. The conditions under which such an option may be exercised by the Contracting Entity will be outlined in the relevant call off competition document. The Contracting Entity also reserves the right to add additional lots to the Qualification System. Applicants may apply for qualification in one or more lots. At the discretion of the Contracting Entity a full site visit and audit of the prospective Qualified applicants supply chain manufacturing facility(s) will be carried out to validate and support their pre-qualification submission. In the event of a site visit & audit being carried out to pre-qualify the Supplier must successfully pass this site inspection audit. It is envisaged that the scope of products and services of the initial Call for Competition to be drawn-down under the Qualification System will be, but not limited to; PE pipes, fittings and valves and will cover the following: 1. Standards: * Gas - as per I.S. EN 1555 or equivalent. 2. Indicative Diameter Range: * PE pipe, fittings and valves ranging in size from small diameter 20mm to large diameter 400 mm pipe and fittings. 3. Indicative Pipe Specification/Types: * Solid wall pipe; * Coextruded pipe; * Peelable pipe; and 4. Indicative Pressure Range & Pipe Materials : Pipe Material/Description Pressure Range (Barg) PE 100 (SDR 11) 7 PE 80 (SDR 11) 4 PE 100 (SDR 17) 4 PE 80 (SDR 17) 2 5. Colour * PE80: solid wall PE pipe in yellow colour * PE80: c-extruded wall PE pipe with outer layer in yellow colour * PE100: solid wall PE pipe in orange colour (sizes 180mm and above) * PE100: PE 100 PE pipe with peelable outer layer in yellow colour (with stripes) * Pipes for proof-of-concept hydrogen projects shall be yellow with blue axial stripes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032654-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

CPV Codes

42131260 - Ball valves

44161100 - Gas pipelines

44161110 - Gas-distribution network

44161600 - Low-pressure pipeline

44163000 - Pipes and fittings

44163100 - Pipes

44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GNI (UK) 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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