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

Contact person: Noreen Macgowan

Telephone: +44 4890707406

E-mail: Noreen.Magowan@soni.ltd.uk

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

Voltage Trajectory Tool

Reference number: ENQEIR639

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72212517 - IT software development services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

This tender process is now complete. 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 need for a voltage trajectory tool has been identified to provide the Control Centre operator with the capability to ensure the reactive power sources are managed efficiently on the system to maintain a healthy secure voltage profile.

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no

II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement ( Agree to publish? yes )

Value excluding VAT: 5000000.00 EUR

II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48517000 - IT software package

72212517 - IT 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.
The need for a voltage trajectory tool has been identified to provide the Control Centre operator with the capability to ensure the reactive power sources are managed efficiently on the system to maintain a healthy secure voltage profile. EirGrid are seeking Candidates that have demonstrated the capability to develop bespoke applications with Security Constrained AC as well as DC Optimal Power Flow.
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.2.5)

Award criteria ( Agree to publish? yes )

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Resources / Weighting: 12.5%

Quality criterion - Name: Approach & Methodology / Weighting: 12.5%

Quality criterion - Name: Provision of Support / Weighting: 15%

Quality criterion - Name: Functional Requirements / Weighting: 25%

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Funcitional Requirements / Weighting: 10%

Cost criterion - Name: Totals of Schedule 1, 2 and 3 / Weighting: 20%

Cost criterion - Name: Schedule 4 / Weighting: 5%

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

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.2.13)

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

The awarded value includes the possible extension of up to 20 years.

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 240-549147

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Voltage Trajectory Tool

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

12/10/2020

V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Nexant, Inc.

3089790

101 Second Street Suite 1000

San Francisco

94105-3651

E-mail: sales@nexant.com

Internet address: http://www.nexant.com

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1300000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 5000000.00 EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court

Four Courts

Dublin 7

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 7

Telephone: +353 18886000

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

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