24/014 - Qualification System for Business Support Services
About This Opportunity
Ireland procurement, ICT & digital: 24/014 - Qualification System for Business Support Services. Issued by Gas Networks Ireland. Submission deadline Apr 2035.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, architecture and engineering and energy and power sectors. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before April 19, 2035.
Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) aims to qualify applicants for its Qualification System for Business Support Services, which are divided into four categories. These categories encompass the essential capabilities required in GNI's Business Services. 1.Business and Data Management Capabilities: This category ensures that GNI can access service providers for delivering services related to business requirements such as data management, data governance, data security, business intelligence (BI), SAP BusinessObjects (BO), and SharePoint/Enterprise Content Management (ECM). It also includes change management services like business readiness, project management, process analysis, and business continuity, while future-proofing key business needs that may arise during the Qualification System's lifetime. 2.IT Project and Portfolio Management Services, Strategy, and Architecture Capabilities: This category ensures that GNI can access service providers for delivering services related to IT skillset requirements that may arise during the Qualification System's lifetime. These services include, but are not limited to, project management, program management, portfolio management, business analysis, project support roles, IT architecture roles (enterprise and solution architects), and strategy services. 3.OT/IT Support Capabilities: This category covers the delivery of infrastructure services and resources, including Windows and Linux management, virtualisation management, security, networking, and database management. It also includes IT infrastructure, OT SCADA infrastructure, telephony and telecommunications, service desk capability, and cloud technologies. 4.AI, Application Specialists, Designers, Developers, and Test Capabilities: This category covers the scope of applications, which typically include, but are not limited to, IBM Maximo, Zenith Fingertip, Click Scheduler, MS Dynamics CRM, GE Smallworld, Oracle eBusiness Suite, Oracle Hyperion, Oracle SOA, Oracle Integration Cloud, and ServiceNow. The scope for developers typically includes Java, Python, PL/SQL, .NET, Progress OpenEdge, and web frameworks. The scope for software testers includes functional, technical, security, data, and general-purpose testers. The Qualification System is designed to support GNI's strategic objectives by providing a structured and efficient process for selecting and managing service providers, ultimately contributing to the organisation's overall success and growth.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on February 14, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Gas Networks Ireland
Gas Networks Ireland has issued 95 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 73 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. Tenders span 2 countries including Ireland and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, ireland_etenders_csv, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is April 19, 2035. You have 3220 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Gas Networks Ireland in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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