Enterprise resource planning software package

Tender description

An Post is seeking to enter into a Framework Agreement for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years to meet its requirements for implementation of a planned upgrade of An Posts existing JD Edwards ERP system and associated enhancements beyond the initial upgrade. The JD Edwards implementation in An Post includes the following modules: Sales Order Processing, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Order Processing, Accounts Payable, Inventory, General Ledger and Fixed Assets plus other custom and interfaces that have been developed over the years. Where reference is made to any brand name or proprietary product or service, this is for reference purposes only and should be interpreted to be accompanied by the words, ‘or equivalent’. An Post use JDE Version 8.12 (tools 8.98.4.11) and will upgrade to the current release (9.1 or 9.2) in order to maximise support lifetime of the the upgraded solution (incl. JDE, Windows OS, Oracle DB, Weblogic, Oracle Access Manager) and to take advantage of some of the enhancements offered in the current version including functional, technical and other enhancements. The JDE technical upgrade will involve the following development/support services for the duration of the project (in conjunction with in-house technical staff): — Infrastructure design and implementation (VMware servers, Weblogic, Oracle Access Manager, Single Sign-on, etc.); — CNC Services (upgrading JDE, configuring web, enterprise, DB and SSO servers, etc.); — Functional Support (assist with functional changes that impact the installed functionality, assist with system testing); — Retrofitting Development. Re-apply the custom modifications from the old objects (approx 230) to the new objects; — Production Upgrade and Go-Live Support (several trial runs required before the cut-over, support over the 1st month end).