Qualification system – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
GNI (UK) Limited
Scotland
Kirkcudbright
DG64TR
UK
Contact person: Tender Admin
Telephone: +44 214239065
E-mail: tenders@gasnetworks.ie
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.gasnetworks.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/prepareViewCAOrganisation.do?id=1362
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.etenders.gov.ie
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.etenders.gov.ie
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
23/001 - The Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
Reference number: 23/001
II.1.2) Main CPV code
76100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
65000000
71000000
73000000
76000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Qualification System is designed to allow for the assembly of a multi-supplier panel
with competent entities whose capabilities include but are not limited to providing services associated with Hydrogen Consultancy
Services for GNI Ireland/GNI (UK) projects located in the Republic of Ireland. 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.
II.2.8) Duration of the qualification system
Start:
18/07/2023
End:
18/07/2033
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 021-058793
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay,
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 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)).
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/07/2023