Aerial Pipeline Surveillance Service – Helicopter Hire with Crew for Ireland and Northern Ireland

Gas Networks Ireland and GNI (UK) Limited seek a qualified contractor to provide 24/7 aerial surveillance patrol services for gas pipelines across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The service will monitor the pipeline system to detect unauthorized digging or construction work near pipelines and identify excessive vegetation growth that could pose risks. The contractor must supply helicopters with experienced crew capable of regular patrols and rapid response. Evaluation criteria will include environmental management practices, energy efficiency, and sustainability of proposed equipment and methodologies. All tenderers should be familiar with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management) standards, as environmental and energy performance will influence tender evaluation.