--- title: "23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" published: "2023-01-27" --- # 23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services Buyer: GAS NETWORKS IRELAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039b9e.json) ## Summary Gas Networks Ireland is initiating a tender process, seeking expressions of interest and information for the provision of hydrogen consultancy services. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set on Tuesday 21st February 2023 at 12.00 hrs (local time). The services fall under the professional services category for the gas industry, focusing on safety, technical aspects, commercial strategies, and more. The contracting organisation, Gas Networks Ireland, is based in Cork, Ireland. The tender aims to cover hydrogen-related services for an eight-year period from Q2 2023 to Q1 2031, creating opportunities for businesses in research, engineering, and consulting services for the oil and gas industry. This tender by Gas Networks Ireland presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in public utilities, architectural and engineering services, and research and development consultancy related to the oil and gas industry. The procurement process allows selected respondents to engage in further sessions to define requirements and explore solutions. The tender focuses on the integration of green hydrogen blends into the gas grid, aligning with government objectives for energy system integration and development of green hydrogen policies. Businesses engaged in hydrogen-related research, safety assessments, regulatory compliance, and materials compatibility are well-suited to compete in this tendering process. ## Notice This Qualification System will cover hydrogen services required across GNI including Safety, Technical, Commercial, Regulatory, Economic, Strategy etc. The proposed duration of this Qualification System is eight years, commencing in Q2 2023 and ending Q1 2031. 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 provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services 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 23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services In 2021, GNI were tasked by the Department of Environment Communications and Climate(DECC) to; 1. Test the technical feasibility of safely injecting green hydrogen blends in the gas grid 2. Assess the potential for energy system integration between electricity and gas networks including the production, storage and use of green hydrogen 3. Develop a policy/regulatory roadmap for green hydrogen use in the natural gas grid. This Qualification System will cover hydrogen services required across GNI including Safety, Technical, Commercial, Regulatory, Economic, Strategy etc. GNI are seeking to partake in numerous hydrogen projects related to the existing asset base and exploring new hydrogen investments which will be detailed by way of specific lots as part of this Qualification System. The proposed duration of this Qualification System is eight years, commencing in Q2 2023 and ending Q1 2031. The immediate requirement of this competition is the completion of a demonstration project and also a National Safety Case that demonstrates to the safety regulatory authorities that GNI can safely introduce hydrogen blends onto its existing national distribution networks. This Qualification System will include hydrogen services such that the testing of material compatibility for steel and polyethylene pipework, valves, and other engineering component parts is carried out in advance of pilot and scale up hydrogen blend programmes. The successful supplier(s) will proactively engage with GNI to identify gaps and address any areas identified that facilitate the introduction of hydrogen blends. The supplier will also assess impacts on downstream end users and complete an interim report and safety cases. The supplier will be required to meet DECC, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and other stakeholders as required by GNI. 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 provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services 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: GNI wishes to invite request for information for "23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services." Completed RFI's should be returned via the etenders messaging facility with the tender reference & tender title in the subject line of the message not later than 12.00hrs (local time) on Tuesday 21st February 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002686-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 27 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | 21 Mar 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 - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 65000000 - Public utilities - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry ## Release History - 27 Jan 2023 at 17:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002686-2023 ## 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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