Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/01/2023
Expire date: 21/02/2023
External Reference: 2023-292813
TED Reference: 2023/S 021-058793
Periodic indicative Notice - Utilities
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Periodic indicative notice – utilities
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Services
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Gas Networks Ireland
N/A
Gasworks Road
Cork
Cork
IE
Contact person:
Tender Admin
E-mail:
Tenders@gasnetworks.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.gasnetworks.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/376
I.3)
Communication
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned 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:
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 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
Reference number:
23/001
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
76100000
-
Professional services for the gas industry
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
This Qualification System will cover hydrogen services required across GNI including Safety, Technical, Commercial, Regulatory, Economic, Strategy etc.
The proposed duration of this Qualification System is eight years, commencing in Q2 2023 and ending Q1 2031.
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 provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
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.
The proposed duration of this Qualification System is eight years, commencing in Q2 2023 and ending Q1 2031.
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 provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
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.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
65000000
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Public utilities
65200000
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Gas distribution and related services
65210000
-
Gas distribution
71000000
-
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71241000
-
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71242000
-
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
71300000
-
Engineering services
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71317210
-
Health and safety consultancy services
71318000
-
Advisory and consultative engineering services
71530000
-
Construction consultancy services
71600000
-
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71621000
-
Technical analysis or consultancy services
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73210000
-
Research consultancy services
76000000
-
Services related to the oil and gas industry
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
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.
The proposed duration of this Qualification System is eight years, commencing in Q2 2023 and ending Q1 2031.
The immediate requirement of this competition is the completion of a demonstration project and also a National Safety Case that demonstrates to the safety regulatory authorities that GNI can safely introduce hydrogen blends onto its existing national distribution networks.
This Qualification System will include hydrogen services such that the testing of material compatibility for steel and polyethylene pipework, valves, and other engineering component parts is carried out in advance of pilot and scale up hydrogen blend programmes.
The successful supplier(s) will proactively engage with GNI to identify gaps and address any areas identified that facilitate the introduction of hydrogen blends.
The supplier will also assess impacts on downstream end users and complete an interim report and safety cases. The supplier will be required to meet DECC, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and other stakeholders as required by GNI.
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 provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
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.
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.
The proposed duration of this Qualification System is eight years, commencing in Q2 2023 and ending Q1 2031.
The immediate requirement of this competition is the completion of a demonstration project and also a National Safety Case that demonstrates to the safety regulatory authorities that GNI can safely introduce hydrogen blends onto its existing national distribution networks.
This Qualification System will include hydrogen services such that the testing of material compatibility for steel and polyethylene pipework, valves, and other engineering component parts is carried out in advance of pilot and scale up hydrogen blend programmes.
The successful supplier(s) will proactively engage with GNI to identify gaps and address any areas identified that facilitate the introduction of hydrogen blends.
The supplier will also assess impacts on downstream end users and complete an interim report and safety cases. The supplier will be required to meet DECC, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and other stakeholders as required by GNI.
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 provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services
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.
II.2.14)
Additional information
GNI wishes to invite request for information for "23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services." Completed RFI’s should be returned via the etenders messaging facility with the tender reference & tender title in the subject line of the message not later than 12.00hrs (local time) on Tuesday 21st February 2023.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
21/03/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
Gas Networks Ireland wishes to invite request for information for "23/001 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information for the Provision of Hydrogen Consultancy Services." 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 Tuesday 21st February 2023. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides