24/006 ­ Provision of Network Services & Works
Description: Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) are planning to deliver a national Network Services and Works contracts
which will be divided into two (2) separate Lots, with each Lot awarded separately.
Lot 1 – Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract
Lot 2 – Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract
Lot 1 – Distribution Network Services, Works and Operations Contract: It is envisaged that the scope will include,
but may not be limited to, the provision of all required services and works associated with the following: • Distribution
Networks PE Services Mains & Services Installation & alteration Excavation & Reinstatement • Steel Manufacture
Low & Medium pressure skids Meter Protection Steel mains & services • Distribution Networks Emergency Response
& Services • Distribution Networks Leak Maintenance & Repair Service relays, cut­offs & reconnection. Valve
Maintenance & repair General distribution maintenance activities • Distribution Networks Leak Survey Services
• Distribution Networks Metering Services Domestic, industrial & commercial meter installation & exchange &
ancillary pipework Meter box repair & battery exchange Metallic pipework renewal • Distribution Networks Meter
Reading Services Biomethane/Hydrogen Connections and associated civil works. • Any other ancillary works
associated with the above.
Lot 2 – Transmission Network Services, Works and Operations Contract: It is envisaged
that the scope will include, but may not be limited to, the provision of all required services and works associated
with the following: • Transmission Networks Emergency Response Services • Transmission Network Preventative
Maintenance Visual & Function checks PRS overhauls Mechanical & Electrical PSR inspections Installation painting
Heating overhauls Electrical maintenance Electrical, Communication & Instrumentation Planned maintenance
Metering & site calibrations ATEX inspections Cathodic protection • Reactive & Corrective Maintenance Electrical,
Communication & Instrumentation corrective works Mechanical corrective works Pipeline inspections Land drainage
• Large Transmission Connections Construction of transmission infrastructure (Steel pipelines and Above Ground
Installations) • Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Communications & Instrumentation upgrade works. General civils &
excavation Steel pipeline laying & fixing & associated works • Biomethane/Hydrogen connections and associated
civil works. The scope may also include the supply of materials or other such ancillary services or works to support
the successful delivery of the projects. This PIN notice and associated Expression of Interest will give Contractors an
opportunity to provide information to GNI on their capabilities, expertise and knowledge which in turn will allow GNI to
develop the Contract in an informed manner.