Data services

Tender description

The purpose of this PQQ and the subsequent tender is to acquire a data visualisation and reporting tool that will meet the long-term and enterprise-wide requirements of EirGrid. EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework for the services contained in this PQQ. In 2018, EirGrid implemented on on-premises version of Looker (https://looker.com/) as a pilot project to automate the creation of a number of reports relating to the operation of I-SEM (Integrated Single Electricity Market — see https://www.sem-o.com/ and https://www.semopx.com/). Data is being extracted from a number of operational systems and stored in an Oracle-based star schema data warehouse from which reports and dashboards are created. EirGrid has 2 related requirements: 1) An enterprise-wide data visualisation, reporting and dashboard creation tool that will be installed on EirGrid internal information technology infrastructure, including software assurance, maintenance and support services for that tool; 2) The provision of consulting services to implement the tool, use it effectively, assist with the development of reports and dashboards, provide training and other visualisation tool implementation-related work. These services will include implementing the reports currently developed in Looker in the long-term tool. EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework for the services contained in this PQQ. The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional 6 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. EirGrid envisages this project being a solution which will evolve over time and therefore intends awarding a contract with the potential maximum relationship of 20 years including options for renewal at various stages over the life of the arrangement.