IT Research and Advisory Services

EirGrid plc

The services supplied by the winning Tenderer should include the following as a minimum:
In-depth research and advisory services to:
— Support the execution of technology initiatives, projects and changes,
— Enable the planning and delivery of strategic initiatives and activities,
— Individual support for senior or executive roles, assisting in the development and definition of specific initiatives and strategies,
— Direct access to subject matter expertise in specific fields to discuss research, analysis, issues and opportunities,
— Self-service access to online reports and materials through a secure online portal, and
— Account management and measurement of engagement.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2018-03-16. The procurement was published on 2018-02-09.

Suppliers

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

• Gartner

Who?

• EirGrid plc

What?

Where?

• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2018-02-09	Contract notice
2018-07-27	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2018-02-09)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
Reference number: ENQEIR606
Short description:

The services supplied by the winning Tenderer should include the following as a minimum: In-depth research and advisory services to: — Support the execution of technology initiatives, projects and changes, — Enable the planning and delivery of strategic initiatives and activities, — Individual support for senior or executive roles, assisting in the development and definition of specific initiatives and strategies, — Direct access to subject matter expertise in specific fields to discuss research, analysis, issues and opportunities, — Self-service access to online reports and materials through a secure online portal, and — Account management and measurement of engagement.

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: Systems and technical consultancy services 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Dublin 🏙️

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=124804&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=124804&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2018-02-09 📅
Submission deadline: 2018-03-16 📅
Publication date: 2018-02-13 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2018/S 030-066245
OJ-S issue: 30
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 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 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:

The services supplied by the winning Tenderer should include the following as a minimum:

In-depth research and advisory services to:

— Support the execution of technology initiatives, projects and changes,

— Enable the planning and delivery of strategic initiatives and activities,

— Individual support for senior or executive roles, assisting in the development and definition of specific initiatives and strategies,

— Direct access to subject matter expertise in specific fields to discuss research, analysis, issues and opportunities,

— Self-service access to online reports and materials through a secure online portal, and

— Account management and measurement of engagement.

Estimated total value: 1 000 000 EUR 💰
Short description:

EirGrid Group operates a digital business, where Information Technology Services are core to enabling successful business operation and the execution of its strategy.

Within the EirGrid Group, a comprehensive range of Information Technology Services enable mission critical, business operational and productivity services. The successful planning, delivery and operation of these Information Technology Services requires access to extensive research, knowledge and subject matter expertise across a broad range of technology and industry disciplines.

The winning Tenderer shall provide independent and vendor neutral research and analysis, based on its own extensive and up to date research data in both the private and the public sector. The core service offering should be a self-service model wherein an authorised staff member may access and research the knowledge base. The winning Tenderer shall provide these services through its respective analysts or subject matter experts, documents, reports, briefings, webinars, templates, toolkits in the specific technology and services.

— Self-service access to online reports and materials through a secure online portal, and.

EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework. The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of two years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional 6 years.

Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 000 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 24 months
Description of options:

The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of two years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional 6 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Dublin

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