23/043 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information – for the Provision of Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System

Description

Please note that a PIN/RFI was previously advertised on eTenders under ref. number 22/010. The overall objective of this RFI is to inform GNI on the availability of: a) Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System on the Gas Networks Ireland Network. This validation of potential solution options will inform GNI’s roadmap for the delivery of these services in the near future. In line with existing regulatory requirements, GNI would like to consider the following option: 1. PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - PAYG Meter Population (No Subsequent Expansion to Credit Meter Population) - all PAYG meters (and the existing PAYG back-office system) to be replaced / upgraded with multi-channel vending capabilities. Credit metering population is not in scope - no requirement to make provision for future expansion to credit meter population. In this regard, Gas Networks Ireland is seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest and Information. Lot 1: 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 supply of PAYG metering system for gas users for use in the GNI Network. 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. Gas Networks Ireland wishes to invite request for information for “23/043 - Request for Expressions of Interest and Information – for the Provision of Pay As You Go (PAYG) Metering System". 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 Friday 25th August 2023. Additional information is available at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/. Please look for PMC ID no. 2234863 which also contains an RFI document. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides