26/042 - Provision of Towage Services for Irelands Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve
Tender Summary
The Gas Networks Ireland in Ireland from Europe region has released this tender for Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) intends to establish a Qualification System (QS) for the purpose of running a competitive procurement process for the provision of Marine Towage services to support the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) in the Shannon Estuary. GNI has identified the requirement for a total of 160 Total Bollard Pull (TBP) of towage delivered through two 80TBP tugs with active escort notation and FiFi 1 capability to support the manoeuvring of the Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) and visiting Liquified Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) at the project site. This is a periodic indicative notice (PIN) and is used for information purposes only. This is not a call for competition and therefore no tender documents are available. Any future competitions will be subject to appropriate advertisement via the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and on www.etenders.gov.ie. with tender notice no. 701819-2026 published on 12 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 10 Jan 2027. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Towing and pushing services of ships. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15408164.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 15408164
Tender Notice No
701819-2026
Tender Organisation
Gas Networks Ireland
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
63727000 : Towing and pushing services of ships
Tender Source
TED Europa
Tender Document Type
Planning
Tender Deadline
10 Jan 2027 85 days left
Tender Description
Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) intends to establish a Qualification System (QS) for the purpose of running a competitive procurement process for the provision of Marine Towage services to support the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) in the Shannon Estuary. GNI has identified the requirement for a total of 160 Total Bollard Pull (TBP) of towage delivered through two 80TBP tugs with active escort notation and FiFi 1 capability to support the manoeuvring of the Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) and visiting Liquified Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) at the project site. This is a periodic indicative notice (PIN) and is used for information purposes only. This is not a call for competition and therefore no tender documents are available. Any future competitions will be subject to appropriate advertisement via the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and on www.etenders.gov.ie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Tender
Who has issued this tender, and what is it for?
The tender has been issued by Gas Networks Ireland in Ireland. Such a type of tender falls under Towing and pushing services of ships, within the IT-Software sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 701819-2026.
What are the key dates for this tender?
The notice was published on 12 Oct 2026 and submissions close on 10 Jan 2027. Late bids are rarely accepted in public procurement, so aim to have your documents ready several days before the closing date.
Which CPV codes apply to this tender?
It is classified under CPV codes 63727000, which correspond to Towing and pushing services of ships. If your company supplies these products or services, these are the codes to save in your alert profile so no matching tender passes you by.
Can I submit my bid for this tender to Tender Impulse?
No - and this matters. Tender Impulse is a tender aggregation and alert service: we collect procurement notices from official sources around the world and list them in one place. We do not receive, forward or evaluate bids. Your bid for this tender must be submitted directly to Gas Networks Ireland, using the method described in the original tender document, before 10 Jan 2027. Tender Impulse provides complete assistance in submitting all bids posted on its website.
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How to prepare for this bid?
Suppliers must verify technical specifications, the delivery schedules and any other intrinsic details as provided in the complete bid documents before deciding to submit their bids. All necessary certifications and supplier registrations must be undertaken before participation.
Is this tender beneficial for me?
The procurement is applicable to companies in the Towing and pushing services of ships and related industries. If you belong to this industry, you can review the technical documents before assessing your relevance to your company.
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