IS and Market Development Consultants

EirGrid plc

The EirGrid Group is a dynamic engineering organisation responsible for the operation of the transmission systems and wholesale electricity market on the Island of Ireland. These activities are dependent on Information Technology solutions and the provision, operation and support of those solutions is managed by EirGridโ€™s Information Services staff. EirGridโ€™s IS staff are distributed across the three main business areas: SONI, SEMO and EirGrid TSO. The Director of Information Services is responsible for the delivery of all IT services for the EirGrid group. The strategic direction for IS is to integrate and consolidate in a prudent fashion across the group where benefits can be gained, while maintaining high quality service delivery.
At a high level, this Framework Agreement is seeking companies, to take part in the agreement, who can provide EirGrid IS with consultants and advisors who have experience in the IT and Utility sector.
The consultants/advisors would be required for strategy work, scoping, developing positions and options on a wide range of topics.
It is envisaged there will be two Lots established in accordance with the below requirements.
A major element of the 2011/2012 IS Business plan is Consolidation and Synergies. This addresses the consolidation / embedding of the organisation of IS. It is also about focusing on value-added from IS and transitioning to a structure and governance model that best serves the needs of the Group.
Candidates should see the Pre-Qualification questionnaire for full details on all requirments.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=358497.

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2012-01-30. The procurement was published on 2011-12-22.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2011-12-22 Contract notice