14/008 – Technical Specialist Consultancy – Republic of Ireland

Bord Gais Eireann

This framework will be designed as a multiparty framework agreement with competent entities whose responsibiliites include but not limited to giving advice, examining, analysing and reporting on certain issues that may occur in relation to processes, procedures, materials, risks and incidents within Bord Gáis Networks as required.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2014-03-12. The procurement was published on 2014-02-07.

Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
Date Document
2014-02-07 Contract notice
Contract notice (2014-02-07)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Engineering-related scientific and technical services
Quantity or scope: Please refer to Section II.1.5.
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Engineering-related scientific and technical services 📦

Procedure
Procedure type: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid: Submission for one or more lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Utilities entity
Awarding authority name: Bord Gáis Éireann
Postal address: Gasworks Road
Postal town: Cork
Contact
Internet address: http://www.bordgais.ie 🌏
E-mail: jswayne@bge.ie 📧
Phone: +353 214239025 📞

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2014-02-07 📅
Submission deadline: 2014-03-12 📅
Publication date: 2014-02-12 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2014/S 030-049088
OJ-S issue: 30
Additional information
A pre-qualification questionnaire will be issued to all candidates who forward an Expression of interest and send via email to jswayne@bge.ie The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 17:00 hrs Wednesday 12.3.2014.
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Object
Scope of the procurement
Service category: 12
Short description:
This framework will be designed as a multiparty framework agreement with competent entities whose responsibiliites include but not limited to giving advice, examining, analysing and reporting on certain issues that may occur in relation to processes, procedures, materials, risks and incidents within Bord Gáis Networks as required.
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Lot number: 1
Title of the lot: Material Testing, Investigation and Approval
Short description:
Linepipe & Fittings Material specification, PQQ and tender evaluation.
Assistance to BGN in all aspects of material/equipment procurement, including but not limited to development of BGN technical specifications based on ISO or EN linpipe standards, technical input into BGN procurement documentation e.g. PQQ and ITT, review of tender submissions to ensure compliance with technical specifications, technical recommendation of vendors, review of MIPs and attendance at pre-production meetings, assessment of vendor deviations (pre-production, during production and post production) and recommendation on acceptability. Attendance and evaluation of weldablililty testing. The applicant will be expected to provide competencies to meet the requirements of the lot, including but not limited to the mechanical testing, NDT, welding and metallurgical
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Metallurgical evaluation.
Welding expertise.
Material Failure Investigation.
Supplier technical audit. The applicant shall be capable of providing assistance to BGN in all aspects of supplier technical audit and new supplier approval, including but not limited to, audit of suppliers through desktop review of documentation and site audits to confirm compliance of supplier with specified standard and recommendation to BGN of the suitability of the supplier. Audits of existing suppliers to confirm compliance with specifications and BGN recommendations. Assessment of vendor deviations (pre-production, during production and post production) and recommendation on acceptability. The applicant will be expected to have the manufacturing, mechanical testing, NDT, welding and metallurgical competencies to perform this role
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Metallurgical and Welding expertise. The applicant will be expeted to be able to advise on welding issues and docuemtnation including but not limited to WPS, WPQR, NDT requirements and procedures. Assist in the development of BGN supplemtary technical specifications based on ISO or EN or other industry standards
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Corrosion and Coating services, including but not limited to assessment and inspection of corrosion and recommendations of mitigation measures and procedures.
Fitness-for –Service Assessment
Training & Technology Transfer in relation to new materials and manufacturing and installation procedures
Mechanical Testing, NDT and destructuve testing.
Approval and certification of PE pipe for pRCP
Project handover, and project closeout.
Quantity or scope:
This is a framework for a period of three (3) years with an option to extend annually for a further period of up to two (2) years. Each lot will have a maximum of five (5) participants.
Additional information about the lots:
A pre-qualification questionnaire will be issued to all candidates who forward an Expression of interest and send via email to jswayne@bge.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 17.00 hrs Wednesday 12.3.2014.
Lot number: 2
Title of the lot: Integrity Specialist
Short description:
Material/component failure investigation.
Stress Analysis and Finite Element Analysis in accordance with BGN specified stress analysis standard and FEA standard. Recommendation of the fitness of purpose of a design.
Performance of Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) reviews.
Quantitative Risk Assessments on pipelines and installations.
Development of risk based inspection and maintenance methodologies.
Expert witness.
Defect assessment.
Corrosion and Coating specialist.
Repair advice.
Overburden analysis and technical support in relation to pipeline loading issues
Pressure System Safety Regulation (PSSR) compliance support including competent person services.
Pressure System Regulation (PSR) compliance support including competent person services.
Training & Technology Transfer
Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) procurement/implimentation consultancy support.
Lot number: 3
Title of the lot: Risk Management Specialist
Short description:
Risk Assessment (Qualitative and Quantitative)
HAZID, HAZOP & HAZCON studies. The applicant shall be expected to provide facilitators and scribes as required for studies. The studies shall be held in the UK or ROI and attendance on site will be required. The facilitators will be trained/qualified to a recognized industry norm. The applicant shall provide and utilise specilisat HAZOP software for the studies. A report shall be issued on completion of the study
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The Applicant shall provide process specialist to undertake studies on the performance of equipment.
Human factors / organizational studies
Process Safety
Project Risk
Training & Technology Transfer.
Additional information about the lots:
A pre-qualification questionnaire will be issued to all candidates who forward an Expression of interest and send via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to jswayne@bge.ie The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 17.00hrs Wednesday 12.3.2014.
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Lot number: 4
Title of the lot: Audit Specialist
Short description:
Provide an independent assessment of technical practices and procedures employed throughout the BGN gas network covering network design, construction, modifications & maintenance, supplier management, material control, emergency response, legal compliance, risk management, staff competences, safety case (Previous is not designed as an exhaustive list).
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Develop & implement a risk based audit programme covering those aspects of the BGN gas network as outlined.
Develop & implement a risk prioritised site inspection programme reviewing asset installations, SOP's and operator competencies in alignment with international and national best practice.
Audit against legislative demands, as applicable to the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Isle of Man.
Report on possible deficiencies in practice or procedure, suggest recommendations to address and identify emerging best practice in the industry and opportunities for implementation.
Risk Gap / impact analysis and gap solutions against standards.
The Applicant shall be able to provide GL/5 assessors and appraisers.
The applicant shall be expected to audit design consultants working on behalf of BGN to ensure compliance with national, European, industry and BGN requirements.
Additional information about the lots:
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 17:00 hrs Wednesday 12.3.2014.
Lot number: 5
Title of the lot: Hazardous Area & ATEX Specialist
Short description:
Hazardous area calculations and modelling.
ATEX compliance support in relation to gas installations (transmission and distribution).
ATEX compliance support in relation to CNG installations, Compressor stations and other electrical and mechanical equipment e.g. recommendation on compliance of supplier equipment with ATEX directive.
Dispersion Analysis to determine the hazardous area associated with equipment/installation, in accordance with industry standard.
Preparation of Explosion Protection Documents in accordance with ATEX directives for BGN sites.
Lot number: 6
Title of the lot: Accident/Incident Investigation and review
Short description:
Investigate Gas or Carbon monoxide related incidents as part of our statutory obligations to investigate occurrences of this nature.
Produce written reports.
Investigation and assessment of failed appliances.
Review BGN policies, processes and procedures following a gas incident.
Provide benchmarking services for “Managing Gas Incidents and other Emergencies” activities with other European and World gas businesses.
Provide Expert Witness Services.
Additional information about the lots:
A pre-qualification questionnaire will be issued to all candidates who forward an Expression of interest and send via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to jswayne@bge.ie The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 17:00 hrs Wednesday 12.3.2014.
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Lot number: 7
Title of the lot: Provision of Procurement Services
Short description:
Provision of procurement advisory services in relation to the supply of materials and equipment as may be required on the BGN Network as described in Table 1.
Approval of materials suppliers against agreed specifications and standards.
Procurement of materials and equipment as may be required on the BGN Network as described in Table 1.
Programme management of suppliers in relation to materials and equipment to meet specific programme requirements.
Quality management of suppliers.
Lot number: 8
Title of the lot: Network Analysis Support Transmission Specialist
Short description:
Modelling of transmission system
Modelling compression facilities
Modelling CNG / LNG facilities
Steady state & transient modelling
Computer modelling general support
Use of specialist process simulation software
Audit verification of computer models.
Network Validation
Lot number: 9
Title of the lot: Network Analysis Support Distribution Specialist
Short description:
Modelling of Distribution system
Network Validation.
Lot number: 10
Title of the lot: Third Party Inspection Services
Short description:
TPI to ensure materials delivered to BGN are in accordance with industry, national, European or international standards plus any BGN specific requirements or standards.
TPI services to include but not be limited to:
Visits to manufacturing facilities, throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe in accordance with Quality Inspection Test Plans, QITP (e.g. dimensional checks, FAT, certification review, welding procedures).
Production of reports for each visit.
Issuing of an inspection release note to the manufacturer and BGN stating that the order is in compliance with the order/specification.
Expediting services to include but not be limited to:
Review and approval of QITP and MIPS.
Monitoring production schedule to ensure delivery date is met.
Resources and management:
The TPI shall be able to provide inspection services for any location within Europe within five days of a request.
All report of inspections shall be issued to BGN within three days of the inspection being completed.
The TPI will be expected to provide an account manager. The account manager will be responsible for liasing with individual inspectors to ensure that all BGN specifications and reporting requirements are adhered to.
Additional services:
The TPI will be expected to have technical resources to determine fitness for purpose in the event that a manufacturer requests a deviation.
The TPI will be expected to liaise with BGN and the manufacturer in the event that a CAPA is issued by BGN against the manufacturer.
The TPI will be expected to aid BGN in the identification and approval of new suppliers as required.
The TPI will be expected to provide advice on applicable standards and suppliers for new product ranges which BGN require
Lot number: 11
Title of the lot: Environmental Compliance Specialist Industrial
Short description:
Technical specialist required to support BGN Compressor Station Management in addressing environmental compliance issues for the station located in Midleton Co Cork. Environmental aspects include:
— Gas Turbine emissions
— Water usage
— Energy usage
— Lube oil usage
— CO2 emissions
— Chemical usage
— Updating BGN environmental compliance database working in conjunction with BGN HSQE & Operations departments.
Lot number: 12
Title of the lot: Process Control and Engineering
Short description:
— Engineering consultant to design process safety systems;
— Process flows;
— Fail safe systems;
— Drawing management solutions, redline drawings, drawing database solutions.
Lot number: 13
Title of the lot: Turbo Compression Consultancy
Short description:
— Compressor failure analysis
— Compression running hour modeling
— Compressor support systems, air, N2, lub oil, seal oil, air intakes exhausts
— Compressor spares and inventory analysis, minimum stock requirements
— New technology options
— Emissions management
Lot number: 14
Title of the lot: Cathodic Protection and High Voltage Interference Specialist (for Gas Pipeline Networks)
Short description:
— Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Design;
— Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection Design;
— Cathodic Protection Survey Works– CIPS, DCVG, Soil Resitivity, Pearson etc.;
— Cathodic Protection Commissioning Works;
— High Voltage Interference Studies / Reports;
— AC Mitigation Measures.
-Stray Current Interference Studies / Reports – Mitigation Measures (DCTC's/Bonds)
Lot number: 15
Title of the lot: Noise Testing and Analysis/Assessment
Short description:
— Noise Testing;
— Analysis of the noise testing on the local environment;
— 3D noise modelling of the plant.
Variants will be accepted ✅
Description of options:
This is a framework for a period of three (3) years with an option to extend annually for a further period of up to two (2) years. Each lot will have a maximum of five (5) participants.
Reference number: 14/008
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Republic of Ireland.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity:
If any of the conditions set out in Regulation 53(1) of The European Communities (Award of Public Authorities Contracts) Regulations apply to the applicant, the applicant will be excluded from the competition.
Economic and financial standing:
A full description of candidates' required economic and financial capacity will be set out in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
Technical and professional ability:
A full description of candidates' required technical capacity will be set out in the Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required: As per contract documents.
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them: As per contract documents.
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Requests to participate may be submitted by single entities or by groups of service providers. A group will not be required to convert into a specific legal form in order to submit a request to participate, but may if Bord Gáis Éireann considers it necessary to ensure that the contract is carried out to its satisfaction, be required to do so prior to award of the contract. Bord Gáis Éireann also reserves the right to contract with each member of the group on the basis of joint and several liability, or with one member of the group as a main contractor with a number of sub-contractors or on any other basis as Bord Gáis considers appropriate.
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Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 3
Languages
Language: English 🗣️
Other languages: Gaelige

Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Shared Services Procurement
The Shared Services Procurement Manager
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 1
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 18886000 📞
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie 🌏
Fax: +353 18886125 📠
Information about review deadlines:
Interested parties are referred to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2).
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Recurrent procurement
2018/2020
Source: OJS 2014/S 030-049088 (2014-02-07)
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