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Published 29 May 2025, 14:59 BST

Official UK procurement notice

25/007 - Operations Sites Access Controls Project

Official notice

Authority: GNI (UK) LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreementGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Jun 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) aims to establish a single party framework. The scope of the project is to establish a seamless, secure, and fully integrated key access control system that enhances operational efficiency, ensures the safety of assets and personnel across GNI remote sites in Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland/Isle of Man/Scotland.

This system must comply with Directive EU2022/2557 on the resilience of critical entities.

The PQQ Response must be submitted through the eTenders system before the deadline No submissions will be possible after the deadline. All submissions are electronic, as such NO paper copies will be accepted or read.

The PQQ Response must be submitted through the eTenders system before the deadline (i.e. Applicants must press the submit button). Applicants should ensure all attachments have been added before submitting.

Applicants should allow sufficient time to upload document(s). Applicants are advised that, depending on the size of the documentation, the submission/upload process may take some time.

Any technical problems with the eTenders system or questions of the functionality in the eTenders system should be directed to the eTenders helpdesk. Applicants should contact eTenders helpdesk either via email [email protected] or by phone +353 (0)21 243 92 77 during office hours (09:00am - 17:30pm Irish time).

CPV: Combined smart card and fingerprint readers · Electronic security lock · Locks, keys and hinges · Security services · Security software package

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1
Delivery listed: Ireland (IE), Isle of Man (IM), Scotland, Northern Ireland
Extensions: 5 years, with two optional 5-year extensions.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
  • “25/007 - Operations Sites Access Controls Project” 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
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
29 May 2025, 14:59 BST
Last source update
29 May 2025, 14:59 BST
Authority reference
25/007
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-028511
Classification (CPV)
Combined smart card and fingerprint readersElectronic security lockLocks, keys and hingesSecurity servicesSecurity software package
Delivery area
Ireland (IE)Isle of Man (IM)Scotland (UKM)Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528f7 Find a Tender
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)).

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Appointment period ends
26 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 May 2025 → 26 Jun 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    29 May 2025, 14:59 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

GNI (UK) LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyProduction, transport and distribution of gas and heat GASWORKS ROAD, CORK, IEContact name, email 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.