IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services

EirGrid plc

EirGrid has a requirement for the supply and delivery of IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services to EirGrid Group's multiple sites based around the island of Ireland.
Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list for one or more or all of the applicable Lots in accordance with this PQQ.
EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework for each Lot.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2022-01-12. The procurement was published on 2021-12-02.

Suppliers

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

• Ecom Solutions
• Integrity360

Who?

• EirGrid plc

What?

• Data equipment › Data-communications equipment
• Data network management and support services › Data network support services
• Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services › Information technology services
• Integrated network › Network routers
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support › Computer network services
• Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment › Maintenance of information technology equipment
• Network equipment › Network cabling
• Network equipment › Network components
• Network equipment › Network infrastructure
• Network equipment › Network upgrade
• Software maintenance and repair services › Maintenance of information technology software

Where?

• United Kingdom › Northern Ireland
• Éire/Ireland

Procurement history

Date	Document
2021-12-02	Contract notice
2022-07-20	Contract award notice

Contract notice (2021-12-02)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Networks
Reference number: ENQEIR792
Short description:

EirGrid has a requirement for the supply and delivery of IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services to EirGrid Group's multiple sites based around the island of Ireland. Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list for one or more or all of the applicable Lots in accordance with this PQQ. EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework for each Lot.

Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Supplies
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Networks 📦
Additional CPV: Network routers 📦
Network infrastructure 📦
Place of performance
NUTS region: Northern Ireland 🏙️

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
Postal code: Dublin 4
Postal town: Ballsbridge
Contact
Internet address: http://www.eirgrid.com 🌏
E-mail: paul.valentine@eirgrid.com 📧
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=203260&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=203260&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE 🌏

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2021-12-02 📅
Submission deadline: 2022-01-12 📅
Publication date: 2021-12-07 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2021/S 237-625577
OJ-S issue: 237
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:

EirGrid has a requirement for the supply and delivery of IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services to EirGrid Group's multiple sites based around the island of Ireland.

Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list for one or more or all of the applicable Lots in accordance with this PQQ.

EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework for each Lot.

Estimated total value: 11 000 000 EUR 💰
Title of the lot: Cisco Network and Security Infrastructure and Ancillary Equipment
Lot number: 1
Short description:

Provision of supply, support, maintenance (unless specified otherwise) and lifecycle management of:

• Cisco Routers

• Cisco Switches

• Cisco Wireless LAN Infrastructure

• Cisco Firewalls

• Cisco Web and Email Security Systems

• Cisco Network Management Systems (Cisco ISE, Prime and DNA Center)

• PRTG Monitoring Software – Supply Only

• PatchSee Network Cabling – Supply Only

• Datacentre Equipment (datacentre cabinets, cabinet power distribution and related accessories) – Supply Only

• Labelling Equipment (Brady brand specifically) – Supply Only

• Diagnostic Tools and Test Equipment – Supply Only

In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations

• Standard maintenance and lifecycle management of existing equipment

• Helpdesk services (24x7)

• Remote and on-site support (24x7)

• 24 x 7 Emergency call-out service (Engineer on-site within 5 hours)

• Provision and installation of replacement and spare parts

• Software and hardware configuration changes

• Equipment optimisation

• Equipment ‘Health Checks’ (2 per year)

• Advice and consultancy

• Management of licensing and support fees to ‘proprietary’ hardware and software suppliers

• Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment

• Design, supply, installation and documentation of future equipment and solutions

• Induction training to EirGrid IT staff

• Ability to remotely connect to EirGrid’s systems with an on-premise management solution

Estimated value excluding VAT: 6 600 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 36 months
Description of options:

The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 6,600,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.

Title of the lot: Fortinet Network and Security Infrastructure
Lot number: 2
Short description:

Provision of supply, support, maintenance and lifecycle management of:

• Fortinet Firewalls

• Fortinet Management Systems

• Fortinet Load Balancing Systems

Estimated value excluding VAT: 2 400 000 EUR 💰
Description of options:

The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 2,400,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.

Title of the lot: F5 Load Balancing Systems
Lot number: 3
Short description:

• F5 DNS (GTM) Systems

• F5 LTM Systems

• F5 APM Systems

Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:

Republic and Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

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