View QS Workspace

QS: 25/038 – Provision, long-term charter, operation and maintenance of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for Ireland’s Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve

Name of Contracting Entity:
Gas Networks Ireland
Title:
25/038 – Provision, long-term charter, operation and maintenance of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for Ireland’s Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve
QS CE Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
Description:
This notice establishes a qualification system for economic operators capable of providing, by the long-term supply (by ownership or charter or an equivalent arrangement), the operation, management and maintenance of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) and associated services to support Ireland’s Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve. The Qualification System comprises two lots: Lot 1 for long‑term strategic gas emergency reserve services using an FSRU (to be the subject of an Initial Competition), and Lot 2 for short‑term strategic gas emergency reserve services using an FSRU as a bridging vessel (which GNI may run only if required). Qualified operators must be able to supply an FSRU capable of delivering up to approximately 416 MMSCF/day of natural gas, with readiness to move from standby to full send out within 24 hours, and meeting the Irish gas transmission system gas quality specification and odorisation requirements, including delivery at pipeline entry pressures up to circa 85 barg and receipt of LNG via side by side ship to ship transfer. Outside emergency deployment, the FSRU will predominantly operate on standby with minimal routine regasification; periodic operation may be required for assurance and maintenance purposes. Associated onshore and marine infrastructure (including any jetty, onshore terminal and pipeline works) are not included within the scope of this qualification system and will be the subject of a separate procurement; however, the successful contractor(s) may be required to provide and/or coordinate necessary ancillary services to support safe and reliable operations, including catering services, crew logistics, waste and residue handling and offtake, fender storage and management, and utilities support as appropriate to FSRU operations. Contracts may be awarded to qualified operators without further publication. Further details, including technical, legal and financial requirements for qualification, are set out in the qualification system documents and will be further specified at call‑off stage.
Procurement Type:
Services
Directive:
2014/25/EU (Utilities)
CPC Category:
CPV Codes:
60651100-Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
34955100-Floating storage unit
34514800-Offshore platforms
45244100-Marine installations
98360000-Marine services
98362100-Marine-base support services
34500000-Ships and boats
44612200-Gas tanks
45255000-Construction work for the oil and gas industry
45255300-Gas terminal construction work
63121110-Gas storage services
34512800-Tanker ships
76111000-Regasification services
76100000-Professional services for the gas industry
50241000-Repair and maintenance services of ships
50242000-Conversion services of ships
34512000-Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
34510000-Ships
34515000-Floating structures
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Contract awarded in Category/Lots:
No
EU funding:
No
Language of publication:
EN
QS Expiry Date and Time:
Thu Jan 31 12:00:00 GMT 2030