Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Gas Networks Ireland
Gasworks Road
Cork
Contact
Tender Admin
Country
Ireland
Region code
IE - Ireland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/home.do
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/home.do
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
24/033 - Qualification System for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services for South West Scotland Onshore System (SWSOS)
Reference number
24/033
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.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.
• Construction Activities
o Construction 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45231200 - Construction work for oil and gas pipelines
- 45231221 - Gas supply mains construction work
- 45250000 - Construction works for plants, mining and manufacturing and for buildings relating to the oil and gas industry
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
two.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
two.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.
• Construction Activities
o Construction 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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.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
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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 tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 November 2035
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Country
Ireland