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Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Gas Networks Ireland

Gasworks Road

Cork

Contact

Tender Admin

Email

tenders [at] gasnetworks.ie

Country

Ireland

Region code

IE - Ireland

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

I.6) Main activity

Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

24/033 - Qualification System for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Services for South West Scotland Onshore System (SWSOS)

Reference number

24/033

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45231220 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ work for gas pipelines

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

GNI and GNI (UK) are seeking experienced EPCS contractors to deliver a series of critical infrastructure upgrades as part of the SWSOS Decarbonisation Programme, a cornerstone of our commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. This tender covers multiple work packages, including the design, procurement, construction, and integration of new electric drive compressor halls across operational sites in Scotland. The successful contractor will manage complex interfaces between new and existing assets, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, while adhering to stringent cybersecurity and safety standards. This initiative represents a strategic investment in sustainable energy infrastructure and offers an opportunity to collaborate on projects of significant scale and impact within a multinational framework.

SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS:

The scope of this tender encompasses overall project management and delivery across multiple work packages, including but not limited to the following:

• Detailed Design Procurement

o Procurement of detailed design for new compressor halls, based on the GNI suite of functional specifications.

• Materials Procurement

o Mechanical materials: high-pressure pipework, valves, and fittings.

o Electrical materials: interconnecting cabling and junction boxes.

o Instrumentation materials: transmitters and data cabling.

Note: The second-stage tender process (CFC) will confirm the final requirements and clarify the full scope boundaries for the electric motor drive (EMD) package and the contractor's scope.

• ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Activities

o ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ of new compressor halls.

o Completion of all civil works, including excavations, foundations, structural steel, compressor foundations, and ancillary electrical buildings.

o Installation of interconnecting pipework, electrical and control cabling, and junction boxes.

• Integration and System Tie-ins

o Integration of new electric drive compressors into the existing fleet of gas turbines.

o Mechanical, electrical, and control system tie-ins at operational compressor stations across GNI UK sites in Scotland.

• Security and Cybersecurity

o Installation of security systems and implementation of cybersecurity controls in line with GNI specifications.

• Testing and Commissioning

o Full responsibility for FAT and SAT activities.

o Commissioning and start-up of all new systems.

Additional Scope Notes:

• GNI may procure electric motor drive (EMD) packages separately.

• GNI will manage all permitting and planning permissions.

• GNI will separately upgrade incoming site electrical supply to power the new EMD packages.

Indicative EPCS Scope Boundary: The EPCS scope is envisaged to cover all elements required for the delivery of an electric drive compressor station as outlined above.

A more detailed scope is provided within the Appendices of the Qualification System Questionnaire documents.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
• 44100000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ materials and associated items
• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
• 45231200 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ work for oil and gas pipelines
• 45231221 - Gas supply mains construction work
• 45250000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ works for plants, mining and manufacturing and for buildings relating to the oil and gas industry
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71530000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ consultancy services
• 71540000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ management services
• 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland
• UKN - Northern Ireland
• IE - Ireland

Main site or place of performance

Ireland ROI/Ireland NI/Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

GNI and GNI (UK) are seeking experienced EPCS contractors to deliver a series of critical infrastructure upgrades as part of the SWSOS Decarbonisation Programme, a cornerstone of our commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050. This tender covers multiple work packages, including the design, procurement, construction, and integration of new electric drive compressor halls across operational sites in Scotland. The successful contractor will manage complex interfaces between new and existing assets, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, while adhering to stringent cybersecurity and safety standards. This initiative represents a strategic investment in sustainable energy infrastructure and offers an opportunity to collaborate on projects of significant scale and impact within a multinational framework.

SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS:

The scope of this tender encompasses overall project management and delivery across multiple work packages, including but not limited to the following:

• Detailed Design Procurement

o Procurement of detailed design for new compressor halls, based on the GNI suite of functional specifications.

• Materials Procurement

o Mechanical materials: high-pressure pipework, valves, and fittings.

o Electrical materials: interconnecting cabling and junction boxes.

o Instrumentation materials: transmitters and data cabling.

Note: The second-stage tender process (CFC) will confirm the final requirements and clarify the full scope boundaries for the electric motor drive (EMD) package and the contractor's scope.

• ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Activities

o ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ of new compressor halls.

o Completion of all civil works, including excavations, foundations, structural steel, compressor foundations, and ancillary electrical buildings.

o Installation of interconnecting pipework, electrical and control cabling, and junction boxes.

• Integration and System Tie-ins

o Integration of new electric drive compressors into the existing fleet of gas turbines.

o Mechanical, electrical, and control system tie-ins at operational compressor stations across GNI UK sites in Scotland.

• Security and Cybersecurity

o Installation of security systems and implementation of cybersecurity controls in line with GNI specifications.

• Testing and Commissioning

o Full responsibility for FAT and SAT activities.

o Commissioning and start-up of all new systems.

Additional Scope Notes:

• GNI may procure electric motor drive (EMD) packages separately.

• GNI will manage all permitting and planning permissions.

• GNI will separately upgrade incoming site electrical supply to power the new EMD packages.

Indicative EPCS Scope Boundary: The EPCS scope is envisaged to cover all elements required for the delivery of an electric drive compressor station as outlined above.

A more detailed scope is provided within the Appendices of the Qualification System Questionnaire documents.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

20 November 2025

End date

20 November 2035

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

20 November 2035

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The High Court

High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay

Dublin

Email

highcourtcentraloffice [at] courts.ie

Country

Ireland

Internet address