Multi-Party Framework for the Provision of IT Services

Tender description

The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of ICT Services and Professionals under a multi-party supplier framework agreement. This is not a recruitment tender. The resources required will be managed by the successful Tenderer and not EirGrid Group. EirGrid Group is at the forefront of innovation in the energy industry, enabling the transition towards a low-carbon, technology-enabled smart future. The group plays a critical role through the development and safe operation of the electricity transmission grid in Ireland and in Northern Ireland (through its ownership of SONI i.e. the System Operator for Northern Ireland). The transmission grid brings power from where it is generated to where it is needed, supplying large industrial customers and the distribution networks, which in turn supply homes, farms and businesses across the island. The group also operates the wholesale Single Electricity Market (SEM) and the East West Interconnector, a high voltage link between Ireland and Great Britain. The preferred Candidates will have energy industry experience and will have experience of the delivery of the technologies used within EirGrid Group. EirGrid intends to adopt a flexible 3rd party resourcing model and has a requirement for the provision of specialised information technology resources and services from a number of strategic partners. This capability is required to deliver on our operational requirements and our ambitious 5 year Group strategy. EirGrid intends to establish a multi-party supplier framework for the provision of these services using the following Lots: • Lot 1: Project & Product Management Services • Lot 2: Infrastructure Operations and Application Support and Development • Lot 3: Data and Analytics & Data Integration • Lot 4: Delivery Partners