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Gas Networks Ireland Tenders & Contract Awards

What Gas Networks Ireland buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen

Gas Networks Ireland has nothing open for bidding today. Its last notice closed on 12 October 2026. 13 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

Gas Networks Ireland has awarded 162 contracts totalling €1.0bn between 2013 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is IPEC Inspection Ltd (1 award).

Its three largest suppliers hold 9% of the disclosed value. 3 companies have won here in more than one year. 8 of the 96 awards with a published bid count drew a single bidder.

Public buyers rarely change supplier mid-contract. The opening is usually a new requirement, not a switch.

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Tender notices tracked

162

Contract awards

€1.0bn

Disclosed value

€53.9M

Average per award

25

With named winner

No open tenders from Gas Networks Ireland right now

Last tender closed on 12 October 2026. New notices publish daily. Set up an alert below or check back tomorrow.

Awarded in 2026

Gas Networks Ireland has 20 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €971.2M across the 18 awards with published values.

Top winners in 2026

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.IPEC Inspection Ltd1 · €53.0M
  2. 2.ROSEN(UK) Limited1 · €35.9M
  3. 3.Executive Helicopters Maintenance Ltd2 · €6.7M
  4. 4.Murphy International Limited1 · €6.5M
  5. 5.Willis Towers Watson1 · €6.4M
  6. 6.Environmental Systems Research Institute1 · €2.0M
  7. 7.Siemens Plc1 · €1.7M
  8. 8.James Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group2 · €1.4M
  9. 9.Catalyx1 · €1.0M
  10. 10.Exprodat Consulting Ltd1 · €500k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20134-
20142-
201511-
201615-
201721-
201825-
201935-
202011-
20216-
20222-
20233-
20245€53.0M
20252-
202620€971.2M

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By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
96
Sole bidder (no competition)
8
Most contested award
18/181 - Provision of Learning & Development Services to Ervia, Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and other entities
34 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: Engineering Services Contract (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Competitive Procedure With Negotiation: 128
  • Open Procedure: 14

Supplier intelligence

Top-3 suppliers account for 9.3% of €1.0bn total disclosed value, a market-concentration signal.

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Gas Networks Ireland in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
Executive Helicopters Maintenance Ltd22024, 2026
James Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group22025, 2026
Murray Consultants Ltd22025, 2026

Notices published in the last 90 days

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Award history (162 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
19 October 202624/029-004 - Ecology and Biodiversity Support Servicesundisclosed-€427k
19 October 202622/002-001 - Southern Area Reinforcement Station Control Systemundisclosed-€1.1M
29 September 202624/006 - The Provision of Network Services and Works To Gas Networks Irelandundisclosed-€889.1M
17 September 202624/003 - The Provision of Pipeline Inspection Services to Gas Networks IrelandROSEN(UK) Limited-€35.9M
14 September 202623/031-002 - CFC for Construction for TX Connection Programme – Southern Area Reinforcement (SAR)undisclosed-€17.5M
14 August 202624/007 - Aerial Pipeline Surveillance ContractExecutive Helicopters Maintenance Ltd-€6.7M
14 July 202624/021-001 Lot 1- Fleet Vehicle Purchase of Lightweight Commercial Vehicles (LCV’s)Henry Ford & Son Limited-€3.1M
7 July 202624/019 - Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Public Relation ServicesMurray Consultants Ltd-€2.5M
25 June 202624/029-002 - Employee Health ScreeningAdvanced Medical Services Ltd-€239k
11 June 202624/031- Provision of Personal Protective Equipment and WorkwearJames Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group-€1.4M
20 May 202625/060 - Contract for Provision of Meter Read Data Management Software licencing Support & Maintenance to be awarded as a sole source appointment.Catalyx-€1.0M
28 April 202626/014 - ESRI GIS Software Development ServicesEnvironmental Systems Research Institute-€2.0M
17 April 2026Pensions Advisory Services GNIWillis Towers Watson-€6.4M
9 April 2026Provision of technicians for CNG services across full fleet of sites up to Dec 2027Bauer Kompressoren UK Ltd-€256k
26 March 2026Carry out planned maintenance on Clean Ireland, provision of materials for same and carry out reactive maintenance for multiple CNG sites across IrelandBauer Kompressoren UK Ltd-€101k
25 March 202624/026-003 FEED Consultant for the Strategic Gas Emergency ReserveMurphy International Limited-€6.5M
20 March 202622/025-022 - Provision of Bends for Kilshane ProjectIrish Tube & Fittings (Supply) ltd-€185k
25 February 202624/039 - Back Office Services for Pay as You Go (PAYG) Metering SolutionSiemens Plc-€1.7M
16 February 202623/050 - Supply and Rental of Cylinder GasesAIR PRODUCTS IRELAND LIMITED-€200k
11 February 202625/014 - PODS/PIMS Support and Maintenance ContractExprodat Consulting Ltd-€500k
12 May 202524/019 - Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Public Relation ServicesMurray Consultants Ltd5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 January 202524/031- Provision of Personal Protective Equipment and WorkwearJames Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 December 202424/003 - The Provision of Pipeline Inspection Services to Gas Networks IrelandIPEC Inspection Ltd6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation€53.0M
7 October 202424/007 - Aerial Pipeline Surveillance ContractExecutive Helicopters Maintenance Ltd7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
17 July 202423/058 - Framework for the Provision of Pensions Advisory ServicesMercer (Ireland) Limited7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
5 July 202424/006 - The Provision of Network Services and Works To Gas Networks IrelandGMC Utilities Group5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
10 January 202423/009 - Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Market Research Services to Gas Networks IrelandAmarach Research5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 November 202323/013 - A Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of IT Infrastructure and Related Serviceseircom Limited (t/a eir business)20Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
24 June 202323/006 - NI Network Balancing GasBord Gais Energy2Open Procedure-
2 March 202323/004 - Electricity Supply for GNI (UK)undisclosed-Open Procedure-
13 August 202222/011 - Provision of Customer Experience Measurement and Insight Programme - PQQ Stageundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
31 March 202221/105 - Brighouse Bay Station Splittingundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
31 October 202121/005 The Provision of Maintenance Services for the Siemens SGT-200 Gas Turbines (or equivalent) to GNI(UK)undisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
4 September 2021Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision of Cathodic Protection Maintenance Monitoring and Upgrade Services and Close Interval Protection Surveys Services to Gas Networks Irl and GNI UKundisclosed5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
19 August 202121/043 Provision of Insurance Broking Services for Gas Networks Ireland’s Non-Energy Programmeundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 August 202120/134 Telecommunications Fibre Installation and Maintenance Worksundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
31 July 202120/067 - BBCS Anti Surge Control Systemundisclosed3Open Procedure-
16 June 202121/033 - Priviliged Account Managementundisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
19 December 202019/189 Multiparty Framework for the Provision of Engineering Design Services for GNI (UK)undisclosed7Open Procedure-
18 December 202020/114 - Collocation Cabin Maintenanceundisclosed5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 December 202020/095 - Step 1 - Single Party Framework for the Supply of Contact Centre Services to Gas Networks Irelandundisclosed9Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
29 November 2020Provision of electronic system for capturing and storing NRO, LOTO and Permit plansundisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
28 November 202020/057 - SWSOS Security Upgradesundisclosed5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 October 2020Framework for Provision of Telecommunication Services to Ervia - PQQundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
25 September 202020/075 - A Multi-Party Framework for the provision of Economic & Regulation Advisory Services to Erviaundisclosed18Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 June 202020/040 - Framework for Provision of Telecommunication Services to Erviaundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
28 May 202020/049 A Multi Supplier Framework for the provision of Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)undisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
23 May 202018/251 Dx and Tx Pressure ReductionSystems Frameworkundisclosed11Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
1 April 2020Provision of Satellite Data Communication Services for GNIundisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 December 201919/057 - Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Relations Services for Erviaundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 December 2019Market Intelligence on Professional Services Subscriptionundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 December 201917/161 - National Inline Inspection Contractundisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
19 December 201919/186 Supply of Electricity to erviaundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 December 201919/120 - Provision of Network Services & Works to Gas Networks Irelandundisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 December 201918/271 - Enclosuresundisclosed5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
16 October 201919/083 - The Provision of Meter Test Accuracy Services to Gas Networks Ireland (GNI)undisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
10 October 201919/061 Single Supplier Frameworks for the supply of Transactional Banking Services to the Contracting Entity, Ervia, Gas Networks Ireland, and Irish Waterundisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
28 September 201919/181 - Framework for Business change support for the delivery of a Target Operating Model reviewundisclosed10Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 September 201919/153 - Excess Flow Valves and Thermal Cut-off Devicesundisclosed5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 August 201919/122 Beattock Compressor Station Upgradesundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
10 August 201919/158 - A Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Multifunctional Devices and Related Services to Ervia.undisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
7 August 201919/111 - The Provision of Systems Integrator Services, Design, Supply & Installation of Gas Analysis Equipment to Gas Networks Irelandundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
1 August 201919/068 - NI Network Balancing Gasundisclosed2Open Procedure-
10 July 201919/023 - Single Party Framework for the Provision of Real Estate Services to Ervia and its Subsidiariesundisclosed5Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
7 July 201918/167 - Transmission Pipeline Emergency Response & Repair Servicesundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
4 July 201919/038 - Multi-party Framework for the Provision of Engineering Design Servicesundisclosed8Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
27 June 201919/121 - Frameworks for the Provision of Recruitment Services to Ervia Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and their subsidiariesundisclosed33Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 June 201919/011 Health, Safety and Environmental Consultancy Servicesundisclosed10Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
29 May 201918/181 - Provision of Learning & Development Services to Ervia, Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and other entitiesundisclosed34Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
26 May 201919/013 - Excess Flow Valves and Thermal Cut-off devicesundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
26 May 201919/035 - Panel for the Provision of Legal Services to Ervia, Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Limitedundisclosed21Open Procedure-
25 May 201919/076 - Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Land Agency Services to Gas Networks (UK)undisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 May 201919/006 Steel & PE Transition Fittings for use in the GNI networkundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 May 201919/012 - Framework for the Provision of Engineering Services for Ervia Facilities Management to Ervia and its subsidiariesundisclosed10Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
3 May 2019Frameworks for the Provision of Recruitment Services to Ervia Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and their subsidiariesundisclosed25Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
27 April 2019SWSOS Turbine Air Intakes Replacementundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
20 April 2019System Support and Services Agreement for an Irish Gas Market Messaging Solutionundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
31 March 2019Supply of Telecommunications Ductundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
16 March 201918/279 Advertising Services and Media Planning & Buying Services Frameworksundisclosed15Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
9 March 201919/021 - Single Party Framework for the provision of Data Loss Prevention Managed Serviceundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
17 February 2019Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Fleet Management Services to Erviaundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
7 February 201918/248 Framework for the Provision of Pensions Advisory Services to Ervia, Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and other Framework Usersundisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
24 January 2019Telecoms Equipment Colocation Cabin Supplyundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
17 January 201918/264 Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)undisclosed12Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
20 December 2018Ervia PPE & Workwearundisclosed15Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
19 December 201818/166 Aurora Civils Frameworkundisclosed8Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
9 December 2018Provision of Manned Guarding & Security Services to Erviaundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
1 December 2018Single Supplier Framework for the Supply of stationary and office supplies to Erviaundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
29 November 2018Pipeline Databaseundisclosed5Open Procedure-
24 November 2018Single Supplier Tender for the provision of Catering and related services to Erviaundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
9 November 2018Single Supplier Framework for the Supply & Delivery of Office Furniture and Chairs to Erviaundisclosed10Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
7 October 2018Ballough Bypassundisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
20 September 2018Retrofit Excess Flow Valvesundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
7 September 2018Provision of Odorant Intensity Assessor Services to GNIundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
1 September 2018Enterprise Security Operations Managed Serviceundisclosed21Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
29 August 2018Provision of Insurance Broking Servicesundisclosed2Open Procedure-
5 August 2018Provision of Land Agency Servicesundisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 July 2018Multi Supplier Framework for the provision of Capital Works to Erviaundisclosed18Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
4 July 2018CNG - Design Build Framework Contractundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
30 June 2018Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Security Systems & Monitoring to Ervia & Subsidiariesundisclosed9Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
3 June 2018Supply of Electricity to Erviaundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
23 May 2018Multi Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Meter Reading Services to Erviaundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
17 May 2018Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Meter Data Management Services to Erviaundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
16 May 2018A Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Site Investigation Works for Erviaundisclosed11Open Procedure-
12 May 2018Ervia ITSM Platform as a Service(PaaS) Solutionundisclosed10Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 May 201818/099 - Integrated energy modelling softwareundisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
28 March 2018Ervia Payroll Solutionundisclosed6Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
30 January 2018Stock Gas 18/19undisclosed2Open Procedure-
11 January 2018Center Parcs Gas Feeder Main Projectundisclosed-Open Procedure-
22 December 2017HR Solutionundisclosed14Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
21 December 2017Domestic Gas regulatorsundisclosed8Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
20 December 2017Copper Pipe Frameworkundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
17 December 2017Threaded Ball Valves for use with Natural Gasundisclosed4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
3 December 2017Data Protection Leakage Solutionundisclosed7Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
15 November 2017Packaged Boiler Unit Frameworkundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
5 November 2017National Aerial Surveillanceundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
13 August 2017Brighouse Bay Compressor Station Turbine Control System Upgrade (Units A-C)undisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
13 July 2017Gas quality analysis and validation of gas analysersundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
7 July 2017Shrinkage Gas 17/18undisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
5 July 2017Construction of Cork to Dublin Telecommunications Network Expansion, Phase 2 (New Ross to Dublin)undisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
31 May 2017Provision of Offshore & Nearshore Inspection Surveysundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 May 2017Ervia Design Tenderundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 May 2017Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Services to Erviaundisclosed-Open Procedure-
25 April 2017Balancing Buy and Sell Gas Contract 17/18undisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 April 2017A Single Supplier Framework for the Supply of Web Services to Ervia Groupundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
30 March 2017Distribution Gate Valves Framework Agreementundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
16 March 2017Provision of Portfolio Support Services to Erviaundisclosed-Open Procedure-
10 March 2017Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Facilities Management, Minor Projets and Cleaning to Ervia.undisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
9 March 2017A Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of IT Infrastructure and Related Servicesundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
13 February 2017Northern Ireland Operation & Miantenanceundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
12 December 2016GNI Market Assuranceundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
5 December 2016Provision of HSQE Inspection Services for Construction sitesundisclosed-Open Procedure-
23 November 2016Limerick Gasworks Remediation _Phase 2 (Soil Stabilisation/ Solidification)undisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 November 2016Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Stationsundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 November 2016Corporate Performance Modelundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
9 November 2016Supply of Flexible Steel Service Risers for Polyethylene in Porches Programmeundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
4 November 2016Gas to Listowelundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
25 October 2016Provision of Subsea Technical Consultancyundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
13 September 2016Fibre Maintenance and Installationundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
15 April 2016Water Network Management Services and Worksundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
18 March 2016Upper Liffey Valley Regional Sewerage Scheme Contract 2A Networksundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 February 2016Strategic Watermain Link between Leixlip and Saggartundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
15 February 2016Liffey Siphons Rehabilitation Projectundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
25 January 2016Letterkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme including Creeslough WTP, Contract No.1 - Letterkenny and Creeslough Water Treatment Plants, Design Build Operate Contractundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 January 2016Thurles Regional Water Supply Scheme Contract No. 2 – Design Build Operate Water Treatment Plantundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 December 2015Regional New Connections Contractsundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
11 December 2015Inniscarra Sludge Upgrade Contractundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
21 September 2015Inistioge Water Supply Schemeundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
4 September 2015Enniscorthy Sewerage Scheme Phase 3: Contract 1 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgradeundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
6 August 2015Castlerea and Environs Water Supply Scheme – Phase 1 Ballyhaunis to Garranlahan and Williamstown.undisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
14 July 2015Louth Water Supply Schemes – Staleen & Cavanhill Upgrade Water Treatment Plants Upgradeundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
8 July 2015Swords Watermain Rehabilitation Schemeundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 May 2015Provision of a National Leakage Management System for Irish Waterundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 April 2015Portrane, Donabate, Rush and Lusk Waste Water Treatment Scheme – Rush Waste Water Collection Networkundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
22 April 2015Tubbercurry, Grange, Strandhill and Ballinafad Wastewater Treatment Plant Bundle DBO Contractundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
24 February 2015Provision of a Multiparty Framework Agreement for the Monitoring, Maintenance, non-routine and routine Inspection of Cathodic Protection Systemundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
12 September 2014Brighouse Bay Compressor Station Turbine Air Intake Upgradesundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
9 January 2014Engineering Servies Contract - UKundisclosed1Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
15 November 2013Engineering Services Contractundisclosed2Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
16 September 2013Supply & Delivery of Hydraulic Control Valves &Ancillary Items (for Drinking Water and Sewage)undisclosed3Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
21 February 2013Provision of Fulfilment Services to BGEundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
5 February 2013Provision of Geographical Information Systems and Services to BGEundisclosed-Competitive Procedure With Negotiation-
How Gas Networks Ireland buys: competition & SME-access profile

Open-market vs limited-competition mix · average bids · SME-access ratio

Procurement Intelligence

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) is the operator of Ireland's natural gas transmission and distribution network, supplying reliable energy to over 720,000 homes and businesses, delivering more than 30% of the country's total energy and 40% of its electricity generation[4]. As a state-owned utility under Ervia, it manages a large-scale infrastructure network with core functions in network maintenance, expansion, and transition to sustainable energy[1][4]. Primary procurement categories include construction-related network services and works, as well as professional services in supply chain, contracts administration, and sustainability-focused procurement[1][2][4].

Strategic Context

GNI emphasizes sustainability in procurement, aiming to obtain the ISO2400 Sustainable Procurement standard and implement its Supplier Charter in line with government and EU guidelines[5][9]. The company is actively procuring national Network Services & Works contracts, with recent processes for multi-lot frameworks indicating ongoing capital investments in infrastructure[2][3]. Its 2024 Annual Report highlights business milestones, though specific budget allocations or restructuring details are not detailed in available sources[6].

Typical Suppliers

  • Construction firms specializing in gas network services and works
  • Professional services providers in procurement operations and contracts administration
  • Suppliers compliant with sustainability and EU procurement standards
  • Infrastructure contractors for national framework lots

Supplier Tips

  • Monitor eTenders.gov.ie closely for contract awards and opportunities, as all contracts are published there post-execution and submissions must be electronic before strict deadlines[1][2]
  • Align proposals with GNI's Supplier Charter, emphasizing sustainability, value-for-money, and risk minimization to meet their procurement policy[1][5]
  • Engage via the eTenders system for PQQs and tenders, avoiding paper submissions, especially for high-value network services frameworks[2][3]

Updated 27 April 2026

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Last updated 20 October 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2013-02-05. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.