Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Gas Networks Ireland
Gasworks Road
Cork
T12RX96
Contact
Tender Admin
Country
Ireland
Region code
IE - Ireland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/prepareViewCAOrganisation.do?id=1362
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
23/043 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information - for the Provision of Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System
Reference number
23/043
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38551000 - Energy meters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Please note that a PIN/RFI was previously advertised on eTenders under ref. number 22/010.
The overall objective of this RFI is to inform GNI on the availability of:
a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System 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 option:
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.
In this regard, Gas Networks Ireland is seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest and Information.
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
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 metering system 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
Gas Networks Ireland wishes to invite request for information for "23/043 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information - for the Provision of Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System". 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) on Friday 25th August 2023. Additional information is available at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
Please look for PMC ID no. 2234863 which also contains an RFI document.
www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 September 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
25 August 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Irish
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Gas Networks Ireland wishes to invite request for information for "23/043 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information - for the Provision of Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System". 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) on Friday 25th August 2023. Additional information is available at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/.
Please look for PMC ID no. 2234863 which also contains an RFI document.