IT Security Services

EirGrid plc

EirGrid Group IS Department requires an IT Security service provider for the supply of Information Security Services In broad terms the framework accommodates the following activities:
Information Security Strategy, Policy Framework, and, Risk and Compliance,
Security Intelligence and Operations,
Cyber Security Assessment and Response and Forensics,
Information Security Awareness Training,
Identity and Access Management,
Data and Application Security,
Infrastructure Endpoint Security,
Industrial Control Systems (ICS),
Value Added Services.
This contract is for a single supplier framework. The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of three (3) years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional two (2) years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2017-03-30. The procurement was published on 2017-02-27.

Suppliers

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

• Ernst & Young

Who?

• EirGrid plc

What?

Where?

• Belfast
• Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2017-02-27	Contract notice
2017-11-10	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2017-02-27)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
Reference number: ENQEIR569
Short description:

EirGrid Group IS Department requires an IT Security service provider for the supply of Information Security Services In broad terms the framework accommodates the following activities: Information Security Strategy, Policy Framework, and, Risk and Compliance, Security Intelligence and Operations, Cyber Security Assessment and Response and Forensics, Information Security Awareness Training, Identity and Access Management, Data and Application Security, Infrastructure Endpoint Security, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Value Added Services. This contract is for a single supplier framework. The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of three (3) years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional two (2) years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services 📦
Additional CPV: Information technology requirements review services 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Belfast 🏙️

Procedure
Procedure type: Negotiated procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Utilities entity
Awarding authority name: EirGrid plc
Postal address: Block 2 — The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge
Postal code: 4
Postal town: Dublin
Contact
Internet address: http://www.eirgrid.com 🌏
E-mail: paul.valentine@eirgrid.com 📧
Phone: +353 12370200 📞
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109044&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109044&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2017-02-27 📅
Submission deadline: 2017-03-30 📅
Publication date: 2017-02-28 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2017/S 041-075461
OJ-S issue: 41
Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. 2) This is the sole call for competition for this service. 3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers. 4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities. 5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested. 6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract to one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate. 7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded. 8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended. 9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.

3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.

4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.

6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract to one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.

7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.

8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended.

9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

EirGrid Group IS Department requires an IT Security service provider for the supply of Information Security Services In broad terms the framework accommodates the following activities:

Information Security Strategy, Policy Framework, and, Risk and Compliance,

Security Intelligence and Operations,

Cyber Security Assessment and Response and Forensics,

Information Security Awareness Training,

Identity and Access Management,

Data and Application Security,

Infrastructure Endpoint Security,

Industrial Control Systems (ICS),

Value Added Services.

This contract is for a single supplier framework. The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of three (3) years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional two (2) years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Estimated total value: 600 000 EUR 💰
Short description:

EirGrid Group IS Department requires an IT Security service provider for the supply of Information Security Services.

In broad terms the framework accommodates the following activities:

Estimated value excluding VAT: 600 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 36 months
Description of options:

The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of three (3) years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional two (2) years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin, Belfast.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: