24/019 - Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Public Relation Services

Gas Networks Ireland

It is envisaged that the scope of services under any given Call off Contract within this multi-supplier framework for the provision of Public Relations (PR) services will include, but not be limited to, the full range of strategic, corporate, and consumer focused PR activities required to support Gas Networks Ireland’s communications strategy, for further details please refer to Appendix 3 - Scope The framework is designed to enhance Gas Networks Ireland’s reputation, manage stakeholder relationships and drive consumer engagement. It reflects the organisation’s commitment to excellence in communication and public engagement in line with its role in Ireland’s energy infrastructure and its pathway to net zero by 2045. The successful agencies will support Gas Networks Ireland in building and protecting its reputation as a trusted leader in the energy market. This includes managing relationships with government bodies, regulatory authorities, industry stakeholders and media. The services will also cover consumer facing PR initiatives aimed at enhancing visibility and fostering a positive public connection through brand promotion, public awareness campaigns and direct consumer engagement. The expected scope of services includes: • Media relations, financial PR and crisis communications • Corporate affairs and public affairs strategy • Stakeholder engagement and advocacy • Thought leadership development • Social and digital media strategy • Event planning, campaign execution and community outreach • Content development • Crisis readiness and issues management • Legislative and regulatory monitoring, lobbying, and policy influence • Offsetting the negative impact of any potential PR crisis situations These services aim to: • Position Gas Networks Ireland as a leading, trustworthy voice in Ireland’s energy sector • Strengthen its reputation across political, regulatory and consumer arenas • Proactively support the delivery of strategic goals, including infrastructure development and energy transition • Build positive sentiment and public trust, and respond effectively to reputational challenges

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-06-06. The procurement was published on 2025-05-07.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2025-05-07 Contract notice
Contract notice (2025-05-07)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: 24/019 - Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Public Relation Services
Short description:
It is envisaged that the scope of services under any given Call off Contract within this multi-supplier framework for the provision of Public Relations (PR) services will include, but not be limited to, the full range of strategic, corporate, and consumer focused PR activities required to support Gas Networks Ireland’s communications strategy, for further details please refer to Appendix 3 - Scope The framework is designed to enhance Gas Networks Ireland’s reputation, manage stakeholder relationships and drive consumer engagement. It reflects the organisation’s commitment to excellence in communication and public engagement in line with its role in Ireland’s energy infrastructure and its pathway to net zero by 2045. The successful agencies will support Gas Networks Ireland in building and protecting its reputation as a trusted leader in the energy market. This includes managing relationships with government bodies, regulatory authorities, industry stakeholders and media. The services will also cover consumer facing PR initiatives aimed at enhancing visibility and fostering a positive public connection through brand promotion, public awareness campaigns and direct consumer engagement. The expected scope of services includes: • Media relations, financial PR and crisis communications • Corporate affairs and public affairs strategy • Stakeholder engagement and advocacy • Thought leadership development • Social and digital media strategy • Event planning, campaign execution and community outreach • Content development • Crisis readiness and issues management • Legislative and regulatory monitoring, lobbying, and policy influence • Offsetting the negative impact of any potential PR crisis situations These services aim to: • Position Gas Networks Ireland as a leading, trustworthy voice in Ireland’s energy sector • Strengthen its reputation across political, regulatory and consumer arenas • Proactively support the delivery of strategic goals, including infrastructure development and energy transition • Build positive sentiment and public trust, and respond effectively to reputational challenges
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Public relations services 📦
Other restrictions on the place of performance: Anywhere in the given country
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Estimated value excluding VAT: 0 EUR 💰
Additional products/services:
Duration: 36 months
Maximum renewals: 3
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options: (2+2+1) years
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
Description
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪

Procedure
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/25/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-06-06 12:00:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators ✅
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-05-23 12:00:00 📅
The contract has performance execution conditions ✅

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions: Please refer to the PQQ document

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Gas Networks Ireland
National registration number: 555744
Postal address: Gasworks Road
Postal code: T12RX96
Postal town: Cork
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: tenders@gasnetworks.ie 📧
Phone: +353 0000003530000000 📞
URL: www.gasnetworks.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: www.gasnetworks.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=5624132 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=5624132 🌏
Electronic submission: Required

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Name and addresses
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please refer 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)).
Source: OJS 2025/S 090-301111 (2025-05-07)
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