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Published 13 Mar 2024, 16:24 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

24/006 - The Provision of Network Services and Works To Gas Networks Ireland

Official notice

Authority: Gas Networks Ireland

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Aug 2024
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lot 1: Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract

The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the distribution network in the Republic of Ireland.

Lot 2 Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract

The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the high-pressure gas transmission and distribution networks in the Republic of Ireland. The Contracting Entity reserves the right to call off from the Framework in respect of ancillary works and services that may be required to be performed in Northern Ireland

The Applicant may be shortlisted for a subsequent ITN process but consequent to that process can only be awarded EITHER Lot 1 OR Lot 2 and NOT both. Further, in the event of an Applicant being successful in one Lot, and should that successful Applicant be part of a Group Applicant, that Group Applicant will not be permitted to win the other Lot.

CPV: Administration services · Construction work for gas pipelines · Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works · Gas compressors · Gas distribution and related services · Gas meter installation work · Gas network equipment · Gas pipelines · Gas regulation equipment installation work · Gas turbines · Gas-distribution network · Gasworks site investigation · +7 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations ContractRenewal

The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the distribution network in the Republic of Ireland.

Summary of Works:

  • Distribution Networks PE Services
  • Stell manufacture
  • Distribution Networks Emergency Response & Services
  • Distribution Networks Leak Maintenance & Repair
  • Distribution Networks Leak Survey Services
  • Distribution Networks Metering Services
  • Distribtuion Networks Meter Reading Services
  • Biomethane/Hydrogen and associated works
  • Electrical, Communication & Instrumentation Planned maintenance
  • Electrical, Communication & Instrumentation corrective works
  • Metering & site calibrations
  • ATEX inspections
  • Cathodic protection/Pipeline marker maintenance
  • Any other ancillary works associated with the above
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Experience and stakeholder management.
  • Supervision of 3rd parties working in the vicinity of gas infrastructure
  • Assets and working practices related to District Heating
Delivery listed: Ireland (IE) · Ireland
Extensions: option to extend the term of the contract for a period of up to three (3) years beyond the initial term (by means of one or more extensions cumulatively up to a maximum of three (3) years).Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations ContractRenewal

The Contracting Entity requires a single supplier for the provision of Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract across the high-pressure gas transmission and distribution networks in the Republic of Ireland. The Contracting Entity reserves the right to call off from the Framework in respect of ancillary works and services that may be required to be performed in Northern Ireland

Summary of Works:

  • Transmission Networks Emergency Response Services
  • Transmission Network Preventative Maintenance
  • Reactive & corrective Maintenance
  • Construction and upgrade of high pressure gas infrastructure
  • Biomethane/Hydrogen and associated works
  • Supervision of 3rd Parties working in the vicinity of gas infrastructure

Assets and working practices related to the Gas Storage

Delivery listed: Ireland (IE) · Ireland
Extensions: option to extend the term of the contract for a period of up to three (3) years beyond the initial term (by means of one or more extensions cumulatively up to a maximum of three (3) years).Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Legal form for consortia
Requests to participate may be submitted by single entities or by groups of service providers. A group will not be required to convert into a specific legal form in order to submit a request to participate, but may if the Contracting Entity considers it necessary to ensure that the contract is carried out to its satisfaction, be required to do so prior to award of the contract. The Contracting Entity also reserves the right to contract with each member of the group on the basis of joint and several liability, or with one member of the group as a main contractor with a number of sub-contractors or on any other basis as the Contracting Entity considers appropriate.
What this means for your bid
  • “24/006 - The Provision of Network Services and Works To Gas Networks…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
13 Mar 2024, 16:24 GMT
Last source update
4 Jul 2024, 10:59 BST
Authority reference
24/006
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-020403
Classification (CPV)
Administration servicesConstruction work for gas pipelinesEngineering design services for the construction of civil engineering worksGas compressorsGas distribution and related servicesGas meter installation workGas network equipmentGas pipelinesGas regulation equipment installation workGas turbines
+9 moreGas-distribution networkGasworks site investigation
Delivery area
Ireland (IE)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044842 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

Contract performance conditions will be set out at ITN stage

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Please refer to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2)).

Publisher note: GNI wishes to invite request for information for 24/006 ­ Provision of Network Services & Works. Completed RFI's should be returned via the eTenders messaging facility with the tender reference and the tender title in the subject line of the message not later than 12.00 hrs(local time) Tuesday 02nd April 2024. www.etenders.gov.ie/system­user­guides

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.etenders.gov.ie ↗

Appointment period ends
15 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

4 Jun 2024 → 15 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    4 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    4 Jul 2024, 10:59 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Jul 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    4 Jul 2024, 10:59 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    4 Jul 2024, 10:59 BST
  3. Deadline moved to 15 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
    4 Jul 2024, 10:59 BST
    +135 days · was 2 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Gas Networks Ireland

Contracting authorityProduction, transport and distribution of gas and heat Gasworks Road, Cork, IE, T12RX96Contact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High CourtReview body DublinContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.