II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Provision of IT Services Panel Framework Agreement
Reference number:
SSCON4693
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a multi-provider framework agreement to provide IT Services to support IT capability delivery. Successful applicants will work in a multi-vendor environment, on various enterprise frameworks, business applications and technical architectures in a secure, data sensitive environment.
The envisaged services include:
• Design & delivery of new IT projects & technology transformations (potential examples may include IT components of National Smart Metering Program, Cybersecurity or SAP upgrades)
• Development, maintenance & enhancement of existing IT applications, infrastructure & technologies
• Business intelligence/data science & analytics
• Digital Transformation & support
• Cyber security services
• Architecture & subject matter expertise.
• Provision of lead vendor services in the delivery of a discrete transformation or scope of work
• Provision of suitably qualified resources (onsite & offshore) in support of the above.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Project & Product Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 1 will include:
• Proactive planning, resourcing, continuous improvement and performance management associated with service delivery;
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following Project & Product capabilities:
o Project and Product Management
o Change Management
o Test Management & Test Execution
o Business Analysis
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 90,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system.
LOT 2: Infrastructure Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 2 will include:
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following Infrastructure capabilities:
o Linux, Windows & Checkpoint
o Batch Automation
o Backup Monitoring & Admin Services
o Database Administration
o Cloud Management & Support
o Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 17,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system.
LOT 3: Digital Workspace
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 3 will include:
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following Digital Workspace capabilities:
o Virtual and Physical End-User Computing Implementation and Support Services (OS, Applications, Hardware (not the provision of)) including, but not limited to, Citrix, Microsoft Office 365, Collaboration, Email, Document Management services.
o 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level Support
o End user adoption and training services
o Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 15,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system.
LOT 4: Business Application Support
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 4 will include:
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following Business Application Support capabilities:
o Business Application Functional Support (approx. 400 applications)
o Applications/Middleware Installation and Support
o Support for Monitoring Tools
o Licence Management
o Database Administration (relational and non-relational Databases)
o Off-Site / Out of Hours Monitoring Service
o On-Call Capability for Technical Support
o Additional related Emerging Technologies or Methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 13,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system.
LOT 5: Application Development & Data Analytics
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 5 will include:
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following Application Development and Data Analytics capabilities:
o Application Development & Support
o Data Science
o Analytics Development & Support
o Agile Delivery
o Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 49,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system
LOT 6: SAP Competency Services
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 6 will include:
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following SAP Competency capabilities:
o Basis
o SAP Security
o SAP ERP /SAP S4Hana
o SAP IS-U
o SAP CRM
o SAP BPC & BCS/ Group Reporting
o SAP PPM
o SAP SRM
o ABAP
o SAP BW/BO/ BW4Hana
o Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 18,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system
LOT 7: Cyber Ssecurity
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is proposed that the scope of Lot 7 will include:
• Provision of, but not limited to, the following Cybersecurity capabilities:
o Threat and Vulnerability Management
o Network and Email Security
o Operating System Security
o Application and Software Security
o Cloud Security
o Identity and Access Management
o OT and IoT Security
o Security Engineering
o Incident Response
o Security Operation Centre (SOC) Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
o Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 3,800 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system
LOT 8: Delivery Partners
Lot No:
8
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
ESB intends, through this procurement, to appoint a number of vendors to a panel (Lot 8) for the delivery of integration services for a range of Project and Product deliverables already set out in other Lots. Successful Applicants will be asked to manage the delivery of the required scope of work as lead vendor. It is proposed that the scope of Lot 8 will include:
• Provision of system integration expertise including, but not restricted to delivery of the following capabilities:
o Project and Digital Product Management
o Change Management
o Test Management & Test Execution
o Business Analysis
o Application Development
o SAP Competency
o Integration with ESB IT Infrastructure, Security and Application Architecture
o Additional related emerging technologies or methodologies
• Provision of subject matter expertise related to the above capability areas.
• Provision of Architectural support related to the above capability areas
The current assumption is that the contract value for an initial 3 years will be for 7,000 indicative number of forecast days subject to budgetary and operational requirements and constraints.
Note: Please note that this forecast is indicative only and may be materially more or less depending on work volumes and IT priorities within ESB.
Such services to be called off under the framework agreement as required and at the discretion of the Contracting Entity.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will be for a initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend by a further 3 years and a final 2 years (a potential 8-year framework).
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system.