Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Gas Networks Ireland
Gasworks Road
Cork
Cork
Contact
Tender Admin
Telephone
+353 0214239065
Country
Ireland
Region code
IE - Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/376
one.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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
22/010 - Provision of a: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters for Gas Networks Ireland
Reference number
22/010
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38551000 - Energy meters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The overall objective of this RFI is to inform GNI on the availability of:
a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and
b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters
on the Gas Networks Ireland Network. This validation of potential solution options will inform GNI's roadmap for the delivery of these services in the near future.
In line with existing regulatory requirements, GNI would like to consider the following options:
1. PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters (and the existing PAYG back-office system) to be replaced / upgraded with multi-channel vending capabilities. Credit metering population is not in scope - no requirement to make provision for future expansion to credit meter population.
2. PAYG Meter Population (Option for Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters replaced / upgraded, but design and procurement makes allowance for the potential future expansion to the credit meter population
3. Full Meter Population - Full meter population to be replaced / upgraded to smart metering, with the deployment schedule front-loading the delivery of PAYG metering
In this regard, Gas Networks Ireland is seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest and Information.
Stage 1 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information This stage is the initial market sounding stage. Gas Networks Ireland are now inviting responses from interested parties who wish to have the opportunity to present solutions to Gas Networks Ireland for the supply of PAYG and smart metering solutions for gas users for use in the GNI Network.
Stage 2 - Engagement Sessions Following a review of submissions, Gas Networks Ireland may invite individual selected respondents to attend sessions where Gas Networks Ireland will define further its requirement and further explore the respondent's submission.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38552000 - Electronic meters
- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)
- 65500000 - Meter reading service
- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- IE - Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overall objective of this RFI is to inform GNI on the availability of:
a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System; and
b) Smart Metering System for Credit Meters
on the Gas Networks Ireland Network. This validation of potential solution options will inform GNI's roadmap for the delivery of these services in the near future.
In line with existing regulatory requirements, GNI would like to consider the following options:
1. PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters (and the existing PAYG back-office system) to be replaced / upgraded with multi-channel vending capabilities. Credit metering population is not in scope - no requirement to make provision for future expansion to credit meter population.
2. PAYG Meter Population (Option for Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters replaced / upgraded, but design and procurement makes allowance for the potential future expansion to the credit meter population
3. Full Meter Population - Full meter population to be replaced / upgraded to smart metering, with the deployment schedule front-loading the delivery of PAYG metering
In this regard, Gas Networks Ireland is seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest and Information.
Stage 1 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information This stage is the initial market sounding stage. Gas Networks Ireland are now inviting responses from interested parties who wish to have the opportunity to present solutions to Gas Networks Ireland for the supply of PAYG and smart metering solutions for gas users for use in the GNI Network.
Stage 2 - Engagement Sessions Following a review of submissions, Gas Networks Ireland may invite individual selected respondents to attend sessions where Gas Networks Ireland will define further its requirement and further explore the respondent's submission.
two.2.14) Additional information
You must submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. It is very important that you commence the scanning & uploading of your response in a timely manner. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in the Tender documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12.00 hrs local time on Thursday 26th May 2022. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
26 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
26 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
You must submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. It is very important that you commence the scanning & uploading of your response in a timely manner. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in the Tender documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12.00 hrs local time on Thursday 26th May 2022. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides