Software support services

Tender description

NIE Networks is the electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and transmission network owner in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks have a requirement for provision of suitably qualified and experienced organisation(s) to provide IBM Licenses and 3rd and 4th Line Support to NIE Networks on their IBM Maximo systems. NIE Networks would like to invite service providers only to attend a supplier briefing session in Belfast on 18.10.2019 relating to these requirements. At this session NIE Networks will outline an overview of the requirements and the procurement process and seek feedback on particular elements from the audience. The feedback gained may be used to add to the procurement strategy. The information will be retained by NIE Networks and will not be released to ensure confidentiality. Suppliers should register their interest via ESourcingNI by 14th October providing the name(s) of who will attend. NIE Networks may shortlist attendees on the basis of direct relevant experience. NIE Networks have a requirement for provision of IBM Licences and for the provision of 3rd and 4th Line Support to NIE Networks on their IBM Maximo systems. The support will cover all aspects of the Maximo estate including bespoke customisations, integrations and configuration of Maximo Plant and Maximo Overhead Lines and the associated Agentry Syclo Mobile Solution. The procurement of the IBM Licenses and Maximo Support Project will be launched under a separate process. Please note a separate call for competition in form of OJEU contract notice will be published on eSourcingNI. Any interested parties will still be required to apply separately when launched and expressing an interest in the market engagement shall in no way be accepted as registering an interest. Additionally, expressing an interest in the market engagement will not be a prerequisite in relation to the future tender competition. Please note this is not a call for competition. In order to maintain a suitable list of suppliers please also provide a short description of your experience in this area. NIE Networks may shortlist attendees of the basis of direct relevant experience only. In addition in the event of the required being over subscribed NIE Networks may restrict the total number of attendees to the first 25 suppliers who demonstrate direct relevant experience.