25/059 - Qualification System for Telecoms Infrastructure Design, Build and Maintenance

Gas Networks Ireland needs telecommunication services for a qualification system over 10 years. The services are divided into three lots: Lot 1 for civil engineering services to support fibre network maintenance and new connections, Lot 2 for comprehensive network design and surveying services for fibre infrastructure deployment, and Lot 3 for comprehensive GIS Design and Asset Management System services for fibre infrastructure deployment. Offers will be evaluated based on Price and Quality.

26/027 - Professional Services Qualification System for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve

Gas Networks Ireland needs professional advisory and support services to assist in delivering the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) for a duration of 180 days. The services are divided into seven lots: Commercial advisory for LNG procurement and contract management, Commercial operations and regulation advisory, Marine advisory, Project and programme management advisory, Financial advisory, Insurance advisory, and Specialist advisory. Applicants may apply for qualification in one or more lots. The award criteria will be based on Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), considering both price and quality.

25/030 - Qualification System for Innovative Solutions for GNI

The objective of this QSQ is to qualify Applicants onto the Qualifications Systems to develop and implement innovative solutions that address GNI's current challenges and opportunities. The focus is on leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance GNI's operations and drive future growth.  By qualifying applicants with the necessary skills and expertise, GNI aims to improve efficiency, align with organisational goals, and foster a culture of innovation.   GNI is facing several organisational challenges that require innovative solutions to maintain competitiveness and achieve strategic objectives. These challenges include operational inefficiencies, evolving market demands, and the need for technological advancements. To address these issues, GNI seeks to qualify applicants onto the Qualifications System who can develop and implement innovative solutions in various categories as set out below: The scope of work includes, but is not limited to:  • Development and implementation of innovative solutions.  • Integration of new technologies with existing systems.  • Training and support for staff to adopt new solutions.  • Ongoing evaluation and optimisation of implemented solutions.  • any other ancillary services associated with any of the above

24/014 - Qualification System for Business Support Services

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) aims to qualify applicants for its Qualification System for Business Support Services, which are divided into four categories. These categories encompass the essential capabilities required in GNI's Business Services. 1.Business and Data Management Capabilities: This category ensures that GNI can access service providers for delivering services related to business requirements such as data management, data governance, data security, business intelligence (BI), SAP BusinessObjects (BO), and SharePoint/Enterprise Content Management (ECM). It also includes change management services like business readiness, project management, process analysis, and business continuity, while future-proofing key business needs that may arise during the Qualification System's lifetime. 2.IT Project and Portfolio Management Services, Strategy, and Architecture Capabilities: This category ensures that GNI can access service providers for delivering services related to IT skillset requirements that may arise during the Qualification System's lifetime. These services include, but are not limited to, project management, program management, portfolio management, business analysis, project support roles, IT architecture roles (enterprise and solution architects), and strategy services. 3.OT/IT Support Capabilities: This category covers the delivery of infrastructure services and resources, including Windows and Linux management, virtualisation management, security, networking, and database management. It also includes IT infrastructure, OT SCADA infrastructure, telephony and telecommunications, service desk capability, and cloud technologies. 4.AI, Application Specialists, Designers, Developers, and Test Capabilities: This category covers the scope of applications, which typically include, but are not limited to, IBM Maximo, Zenith Fingertip, Click Scheduler, MS Dynamics CRM, GE Smallworld, Oracle eBusiness Suite, Oracle Hyperion, Oracle SOA, Oracle Integration Cloud, and ServiceNow. The scope for developers typically includes Java, Python, PL/SQL, .NET, Progress OpenEdge, and web frameworks. The scope for software testers includes functional, technical, security, data, and general-purpose testers. The Qualification System is designed to support GNI's strategic objectives by providing a structured and efficient process for selecting and managing service providers, ultimately contributing to the organisation's overall success and growth.

25/022 Qualification System for Economic, Regulatory and Financial Affairs Services

The objective of this QSQ is to qualify Applicants onto the Qualification System for provision of Economic, Regulatory and Financial Affairs – see Appendix 1 for more details regarding the requirement. Admission to the Qualification System is subject to Applicants meeting the minimum requirements. The details of how the Qualification System will operate are set out in Appendix 2 (Operation of the Qualification System). Applicants should note that from time to time over the term of the Qualification System, the Contracting Entity, at its sole discretion but without altering the overall nature of the Qualification System, may modify the Qualification System to reflect changes in its requirements. In addition, the Contracting Entity reserves the right to add additional lots to the Qualification System. The conditions under which such an option may be exercised by the Contracting Entity will be outlined in the relevant call off competition document.