--- title: "21/017 - NI Network Balancing Gas" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GNI (UK) LIMITED" published: "2021-07-12" --- # 21/017 - NI Network Balancing Gas Buyer: GNI (UK) LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c6e7.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "21/017 - NI Network Balancing Gas" is initiated by GNI (UK) Limited and concerns the tendering for Balancing Gas Services in Northern Ireland. This procurement process focuses on supplying both Balancing Gas Sell and Buy services for the period from 1st October 2021 until 1st October 2022. The tender is currently in the active stage and bids must be submitted through the eTenders system no later than 12.00 hrs local time on 11th August 2021. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for a maximum of two bids for the primary framework and one for the secondary framework agreements, with documents available in both English and Gaelic. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in natural gas supply and distribution. Companies that can effectively offer Balancing Gas Services are encouraged to participate due to the potential for securing contracts in this essential service area. The involvement of multiple framework agreements enhances competition, allowing both established firms and emerging players to compete for contracts, thus fostering business growth in the energy market within Northern Ireland. ## Notice Northern Ireland's requirement for Balancing Gas Services (Balancing Gas Sell and Balancing Gas Buy) is being tendered for the period from1st October 2021 until 1st October 2022 on behalf of GNI(UK), PTL, BGTL, & WTL, (together the "NI Network Operators"). ### Lot Information 21/017 - NI Network Balancing Gas - Lot 1 - Primary Buy Framework Agreement Northern Ireland's requirement for Balancing Gas Services (Balancing Gas Sell and Balancing Gas Buy) is being tendered for the period from1st October 2021 until 1st October 2022 on behalf of GNI(UK), PTL, BGTL, & WTL, (together the "NI Network Operators"). Primary Buy Framework Agreement - up to 2 Balancing Gas Contracts (and therefore up to 2 places on the Framework Agreement) Please refer to the ITT document for further information. Additional information: You must submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. It is very important that you commence the scanning & uploading of your response in a timely manner. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in the Tender documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12.00 hrs local time on Wednesday 11th August 2021. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides Renewal: 12 months extension option 21/017 - NI Network Balancing Gas - Lot 2 - Secondary Buy Framework Agreement Northern Ireland's requirement for Balancing Gas Services (Balancing Gas Sell and Balancing Gas Buy) is being tendered for the period from1st October 2021 until 1st October 2022 on behalf of GNI(UK), PTL, BGTL, & WTL, (together the "NI Network Operators"). Secondary Buy Framework Agreement -1 Balancing Gas Contract (and therefore 1 place on the Framework Agreement) Please refer to the ITT document. Additional information: You must submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. It is very important that you commence the scanning & uploading of your response in a timely manner. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in the Tender documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12.00 hrs local time on Wednesday 11th August 2021. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides Renewal: 12 months extension option 21/017 - NI Network Balancing Gas - Lot 3 - Sell Framework Agreement Northern Ireland's requirement for Balancing Gas Services (Balancing Gas Sell and Balancing Gas Buy) is being tendered for the period from1st October 2021 until 1st October 2022 on behalf of GNI(UK), PTL, BGTL, & WTL, (together the "NI Network Operators"). Sell Framework Agreement - 1 Balancing Gas Contracts (therefore 1 place on the Framework Agreement). Please refer to the ITT document. Additional information: You must submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. It is very important that you commence the scanning & uploading of your response in a timely manner. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in the Tender documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12.00 hrs local time on Wednesday 11th August 2021. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides Renewal: 12 months extension option ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016245-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GNI (UK) LIMITED | | Locality | KIRKCUDBRIGHT | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG6 4TR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Dee and Glenkens | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas ## Release History - 12 Jul 2021 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016245-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.courts.ie - http://www.ervia.ie - http://www.etenders.gov.ie ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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