--- title: "22/010 - Provision of a: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters for Gas Networks Ireland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033092" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033092" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033092.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033092.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" published: "2022-04-26" --- # 22/010 - Provision of a: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters for Gas Networks Ireland Buyer: GAS NETWORKS IRELAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033092 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033092) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033092.json) ## Summary Gas Networks Ireland is in the planning stage of a tender titled "22/010 - Provision of a: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters." This procurement, categorised under energy meters, is based in Cork, Ireland. Interested parties must submit their responses through the eTenders system no later than 12:00 hours local time on Thursday, 26th May 2022. The tender aims to gather expressions of interest to validate options for the provision of metering solutions on the Gas Networks Ireland Network. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of metering technologies and services, particularly those specialising in Pay As You Go and smart metering solutions. Companies with experience in electronic meters, radio communication technology, and financial transaction processing would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to substantial growth prospects as Gas Networks Ireland looks to enhance its metering infrastructure. ## Notice The overall objective of this RFI is to inform GNI on the availability of: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters on the Gas Networks Ireland Network. This validation of potential solution options will inform GNI's roadmap for the delivery of these services in the near future. In line with existing regulatory requirements, GNI would like to consider the following options: 1. PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters (and the existing PAYG back-office system) to be replaced / upgraded with multi-channel vending capabilities. Credit metering population is not in scope - no requirement to make provision for future expansion to credit meter population. 2. PAYG Meter Population (Option for Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters replaced / upgraded, but design and procurement makes allowance for the potential future expansion to the credit meter population 3. Full Meter Population - Full meter population to be replaced / upgraded to smart metering, with the deployment schedule front-loading the delivery of PAYG metering In this regard, Gas Networks Ireland is seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest and Information. Stage 1 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information This stage is the initial market sounding stage. Gas Networks Ireland are now inviting responses from interested parties who wish to have the opportunity to present solutions to Gas Networks Ireland for the supply of PAYG and smart metering solutions for gas users for use in the GNI Network. Stage 2 - Engagement Sessions Following a review of submissions, Gas Networks Ireland may invite individual selected respondents to attend sessions where Gas Networks Ireland will define further its requirement and further explore the respondent's submission. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The overall objective of this RFI is to inform GNI on the availability of: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters on the Gas Networks Ireland Network. This validation of potential solution options will inform GNI's roadmap for the delivery of these services in the near future. In line with existing regulatory requirements, GNI would like to consider the following options: 1. PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters (and the existing PAYG back-office system) to be replaced / upgraded with multi-channel vending capabilities. Credit metering population is not in scope - no requirement to make provision for future expansion to credit meter population. 2. PAYG Meter Population (Option for Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters replaced / upgraded, but design and procurement makes allowance for the potential future expansion to the credit meter population 3. Full Meter Population - Full meter population to be replaced / upgraded to smart metering, with the deployment schedule front-loading the delivery of PAYG metering In this regard, Gas Networks Ireland is seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest and Information. Stage 1 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information This stage is the initial market sounding stage. Gas Networks Ireland are now inviting responses from interested parties who wish to have the opportunity to present solutions to Gas Networks Ireland for the supply of PAYG and smart metering solutions for gas users for use in the GNI Network. Stage 2 - Engagement Sessions Following a review of submissions, Gas Networks Ireland may invite individual selected respondents to attend sessions where Gas Networks Ireland will define further its requirement and further explore the respondent's submission. 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 Thursday 26th May 2022. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010740-2022 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2022 | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GAS NETWORKS IRELAND | | Locality | CORK | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | C ORK | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 65 - Public utilities - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38551000 - Energy meters - 38552000 - Electronic meters - 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM) - 65500000 - Meter reading service - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2022 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010740-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.etenders.gov.ie - http://www.gasnetworks.ie - https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/376 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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