---
title: "Entry Point Switching Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05552c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-08"
---

# Entry Point Switching Agreement

Buyer: PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05552c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047327-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PREMIER TRANSMISSION LIMITED |
| Locality | 85 ORMEAU ROAD |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1SH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BORD GAIS ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 09123000 - Natural gas
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047327-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 12:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047327-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035797-2025
  27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bordgaisenergy.ie
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mutual-energy/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mutual-energy/aspx/Tenders/Current-pleaseregisterinterestonourprocurementportalatthisaddressandthetenderdocumentswillbeavailabletheretodownload.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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