ETENDERS

Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/02/2019

External Reference: 2019-230821

TED Reference: 2019/S 025-056762

Contract award notice - utilities

Contract award notice – utilities

Results of the procurement procedure

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
Contact person: Sinead Connolly
Telephone: +44 4890707406
E-mail: sinead.connolly@eirgrid.com
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.eirgrid.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Look-ahead Stability Assessment Tool
Reference number:  ENQEIR638
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72212517  -  IT software development services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The objective of the DS3 Programme is to meet the challenges of operating the all-island electricity system in a safe, secure and efficient manner while facilitating higher levels of renewable energy. The DS3 Programme is split across three pillars; system performance, system policies and system Tools. New system tools are required to enable the operational changes in the Control Centres in order to deliver the benefits of the DS3 Programme to customers. This will mean, at times, operating the system in ways that have not been experienced in the past, therefore driving the need for new and enhanced system tools. The Scope of Requirements is to develop a new software application to include The Look-ahead Stability Assessment Tool. EirGrid envisages this project being a solution which will evolve over time and therefore intends awarding a contract with a potential maximum relationship of 20 years including options for renewal at various stages over the life of the arrangement.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72212700  -  Software development services utilities
72212781  -  System management software development services
72212983  -  Development software development services
72262000  -  Software development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The objective of the DS3 Programme is to meet the challenges of operating the all-island electricity system in a safe, secure and efficient manner while facilitating higher levels of renewable energy. The DS3 Programme is split across three pillars; system performance, system policies and system Tools. New system tools are required to enable the operational changes in the Control Centres in order to deliver the benefits of the DS3 Programme to customers. This will mean, at times, operating the system in ways that have not been experienced in the past, therefore driving the need for new and enhanced system tools.Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list in accordance with this PQQ.
The Scope of Requirements is to develop a new software application to include, but not limited to The Look-ahead Stability Assessment Tool.
The duration of the Delivery Contract will be up to project completion which will include for development, installation and integration of the tool in accordance with agreed programme.
The Services Agreement will commence on the Services Commencement date and will be for an initial duration of three years with an option to extend. Given the complexity of EirGrid system set-up, the software installed is likely to become embedded into EirGrid / SONI systems architecture. This may lead to the requirement for ongoing support. Pursuant to Article 50.F as set out in Council Directive 2014/25/EU as transposed into Irish law by the European Union (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 286 of 2016) (the “Regulations”) EirGrid / SONI may extend the Services Agreement with the successful tenderer for up to a maximum of 20 years on an annual basis, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier and EirGrid / SONI requirements
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2018/S 204-466592

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Look-ahead Stability Assessment Tool

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Following additional internal discussion and consultation, it was found that the scope of work outlined in the PQQ did not cover our full scope of requirements.
As a result EirGrid has decided to cancel the current PQQ process and issue a new OJEU notice with our revised requirements.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie