IT Managed Service Procurement Northern Ireland Electricity Networks IT Managed Service Procurement Northern Ireland Electricity Networks IT Managed Service ProcurementNIE Networks is the electricity Distribution Network Operator and Transmission Network Owner in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks is responsible for the network of engineering assets that allows the transmission and distribution of electricity to customers’ premises from electricity generators. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an IT Managed Services Provider that will: operate and transform the IT and Telecoms infrastructure; ensure that NIE Networks can fulfil its Network and Information Security (NIS) obligations as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure; provide ... Reference no:OCT493231 Published by:Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Published to:External Deadline date:18/11/2024 Notice Type:Contract notice OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-047a53 Location: UK - All UK - All Value:- Summary OCID:ocds-h6vhtk-047a53Published by:Northern Ireland Electricity NetworksAuthority ID:AA78184Publication date:22 October 2024Deadline date:18 November 2024Notice type:Contract NoticeHas documents:NoHas SPD:NoHas Carbon Reduction Plan:N/A Abstract NIE Networks is the electricity Distribution Network Operator and Transmission Network Owner in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks is responsible for the network of engineering assets that allows the transmission and distribution of electricity to customers’ premises from electricity generators. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an IT Managed Services Provider that will: operate and transform the IT and Telecoms infrastructure; ensure that NIE Networks can fulfil its Network and Information Security (NIS) obligations as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure; provide effective support across the business through high-quality service management; and assist NIE Networks in delivering its Digital & IT change programme for the RP7 regulatory period. The scope of the contract will include:• Service Management • Infrastructure Management • Data Hosting • Cyber Security • Telecommunications• Resource Augmentation Services • Supplier Licence Management • Supplier Invoice Processing Further detail is outlined within the PIM and PQQ documents available via the link at Section I.3 above. NIE Networks estimates the value of the Contract to be between £150million and £200million.The estimated value of the Contract outlined in Section II.1.5 represents the total potential value of the contract over its full potential duration. This value is based upon the: • transition and transformation activities outlined in the PIM;• annual costs of managing and running the IT Managed Service;• capital costs and residual operational costs of delivering IT upgrade and obsolescence projects across our infrastructure, applications and telecommunications estate via Change Control; and • pass-through costs for purchases and maintenance of third-party licenses acquired by the IT Managed Service Provider for NIE Networks’ use.Please note that there will be contractual requirements regarding social value. These may include, but will not be limited to, the following themes:o Employment and skillso Ethical and Resilient Supply Chainso Sustainability and delivering Zero Carbono WellbeingFurther information will be provided at the ITN stage of the Procurement. Full notice text Contract notice – utilitiesSection I: Contracting entity I.1) Name and addressesNorthern Ireland Electricity Networks120 Malone Road,Belfast,BT9 5HTUK E-mail: stephen.hughes@nienetworks.co.uk NUTS: UKNInternet address(es) Main address: www.nienetworks.co.ukI.3) CommunicationThe procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.ukAdditional information can be obtained from the abovementioned addressTenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.ukTenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned addressI.6) Main activityElectricitySection II: ObjectII.1) Scope of the procurementII.1.1) TitleIT Managed Service ProcurementII.1.2) Main CPV code72000000 II.1.3) Type of contractServicesII.1.4) Short descriptionNIE Networks is the electricity Distribution Network Operator and Transmission Network Owner in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks is responsible for the network of engineering assets that allows the transmission and distribution of electricity to customers’ premises from electricity generators. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an IT Managed Services Provider that will: operate and transform the IT and Telecoms infrastructure; ensure that NIE Networks can fulfil its Network and Information Security (NIS) obligations as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure; provide effective support across the business through high-quality service management; and assist NIE Networks in delivering its Digital & IT change programme for the RP7 regulatory period. The scope of the contract will include:• Service Management • Infrastructure Management • Data Hosting • Cyber Security • Telecommunications• Resource Augmentation Services • Supplier Licence Management • Supplier Invoice Processing Further detail is outlined within the PIM and PQQ documents available via the link at Section I.3 above. NIE Networks estimates the value of the Contract to be between £150million and £200million.The estimated value of the Contract outlined in Section II.1.5 represents the total potential value of the contract over its full potential duration. This value is based upon the: • transition and transformation activities outlined in the PIM;• annual costs of managing and running the IT Managed Service;• capital costs and residual operational costs of delivering IT upgrade and obsolescence projects across our infrastructure, applications and telecommunications estate via Change Control; and • pass-through costs for purchases and maintenance of third-party licenses acquired by the IT Managed Service Provider for NIE Networks’ use.Please note that there will be contractual requirements regarding social value. These may include, but will not be limited to, the following themes:o Employment and skillso Ethical and Resilient Supply Chainso Sustainability and delivering Zero Carbono WellbeingFurther information will be provided at the ITN stage of the Procurement.II.1.5) Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 200 000 000.00 GBPII.1.6) Information about lots This contract is divided into lots: No II.2) DescriptionII.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)721000007220000072300000724000007250000072600000727000007280000072900000II.2.3) Place of performanceNUTS code:UKNMain site or place of performance:Northern IrelandII.2.4) Description of the procurementThis procurement procedure is being conducted in compliance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) and NIE Networks intends to use the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition for the award of the Contract.The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an IT Managed Services Provider that will: operate and transform the IT and Telecoms infrastructure; ensure that NIE Networks can fulfil its Network and Information Security (NIS) obligations as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure; provide effective support across the business through high-quality service management; and assist NIE Networks in delivering its Digital & IT change programme for the RP7 regulatory period. The scope of the contract will include:• Service Management • Infrastructure Management • Data Hosting • Cyber Security • Telecommunications• Resource Augmentation Services • Supplier Licence Management • Supplier Invoice Processing Bidders should note that a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) was published on Find a Tender by NIE Networks in respect of the Procurement with reference 2024/S 000-020334. The purpose of the PIN was to advise the market of the upcoming opportunity and provide potential Bidders with information in relation to the proposed approach. The issue of the PIN was not a call for competition and only Bidders that submit a PQQ will be considered for participation in the Procurement.Please note that there will be contractual requirements regarding social value. These may include, but will not be limited to, the following themes:o Employment and skillso Ethical and Resilient Supply Chainso Sustainability and delivering Zero Carbono WellbeingFurther information will be provided at the ITN stage of the Procurement.II.2.5) Award criteriaPrice is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documentsII.2.6) Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 200 000 000.00 GBPII.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Duration in months: 126 This contract is subject to renewal: No II.2.10) Information about variants Variants will be accepted: No II.2.11) Information about options Options: Yes Description of options:The Contract will be for an initial term beginning on the Effective Date (as defined in the Contract, and currently planned to be in October 2025) and ending five (5) years from the later of the 1st April 2026 and the Transition Completion Date (as defined in the Contract), followed by up to five (5) extension periods of one (1) year each at NIE Networks' sole discretion, providing a maximum potential Contract duration of ten (10) years from and including the later of the 1st April 2026 and the Transition Completion Date. Please note that, in the event of any slippage to the Transition Completion Date beyond 1st April 2026 (which will be outside the control of NIE Networks once the contract is awarded), the total duration of the contract could potentially exceed the 126 months referenced in Section II.2.7 above.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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical informationIII.1) Conditions for participationIII.1.2) Economic and financial standingSelection criteria as stated in the procurement documentsIII.1.3) Technical and professional abilitySelection criteria as stated in the procurement documentsIII.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participationAs stated in the procurement documents.III.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required:Bidders (including, for the avoidance of doubt, consortium members) may rely on the resources of third-party entities, with which they are directly or indirectly linked, in order to meet the selection criteria set out in the PQQ. NIE Networks reserves the right to require such assurance as it considers necessary and to require the provision of a guarantee, performance bond, direct agreement, or collateral warranty from the third-party entity(ies).III.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:As stated in the procurement documents.III.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:In the event of a consortium submission, each consortium member may be required to contract with NIE Networks on such basis as is considered appropriate by NIE Networks, at its discretion. However, having regard to the nature, size and complexity of the Contract and the likely roles of the consortium parties, Bidders should note that NIE Networks’ intention is to require one consortium member to contract as the prime contractor (with the remaining consortium members being appointed as sub-contractors to the prime contractor and entering into direct agreements, collateral warranties or guarantees with NIE Networks).III.2) Conditions related to the contractIII.2.2) Contract performance conditionsAs stated in the procurement documents.Section IV: ProcedureIV.1) DescriptionIV.1.1) Type of procedureNegotiated with call for competitionIV.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogueRecourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiatedIV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes IV.2) Administrative informationIV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedureNotice number in the OJ S:2024/S 000-020334IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Date: 18/11/2024 Local time: 15:00IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates Date: 16/12/2024IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submittedENIV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender) Section VI: Complementary informationVI.1) Information about recurrence This is a recurrent procurement: No VI.2) Information about electronic workflowsElectronic invoicing will be acceptedElectronic payment will be usedVI.3) Additional informationUnder no circumstances will NIE Networks or its advisors be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders, their funders and/or their respective advisors arising directly or indirectly from the procurement process, their participation in or termination thereof, including, without limitation, preparation and submission of responses, as a result of any changes or adjustments made to the procurement documents or the exclusion/disqualification of a Bidder. Only the express terms of the contractual documents, if and when executed shall have any contractual effect in connection with the matters to which this procurement process relates. Neither the issue of the procurement documents, nor any of the information presented in them, should be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of NIE Networks (or any other person) to enter into a contractual arrangement. Nothing in the procurement documents should be interpreted as a commitment by NIE Networks to award a contract to a Bidder as a result of this. procurement process, nor to accept the lowest price or any tender. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a tenderer shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the contract has been confirmed by NIE Networks. As such, NIE Networks reserves the right at any time to cancel, withdraw or amend the procurement process at any stage.VI.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4.1) Review bodyHigh Court of Justice in Northern IrelandRoyal Courts of Justice, Chichester StreetBelfastBT1 3JYUKVI.4.3) Review procedurePrecise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:NIE Networks will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to all tenderers. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful tenderersto challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice17/10/2024 Coding Commodity categories ID Title Parent category 72800000Computer audit and testing servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72900000Computer back-up and catalogue conversion servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72700000Computer network servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72600000Computer support and consultancy servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72500000Computer-related servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72300000Data servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72100000Hardware consultancy servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72400000Internet servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support72000000IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportComputer and Related Services72200000Software programming and consultancy servicesIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Delivery locations ID Description 100UK - All Alert region restrictions The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions. ID Description There are no alert restrictions for this notice. About the buyer Main contact:stephen.hughes@nienetworks.co.ukAdmin contact:N/aTechnical contact:N/aOther contact:N/a Further information Date Details No further information has been uploaded.