The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of consultancy advisory services, technical and economic studies, technical consulting and managed services under a multi-party supplier framework agreement. 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 the PQQ.
Lot 1: Network Advisors
Lot 2: Future Operations Advisors
Lot 3: Future Markets Advisors
Lot 4: Technical Studies
Lot 5: Economic Studies/Analysis
Lot 6: Technical Consulting
Lot 7: Information Technology and Programme Management Managed Service
Lot 8: Engineering Managed Service
Three companies will be appointed to Lots 1, 2 and 3 and four companies will be appointed to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, subject to the quality of responses received.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2021-03-10.
The procurement was published on 2021-02-03.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Vision 2030 Partner Framework
ENQEIR741
Products/services: Business and management consultancy and related services📦
Short description:
“The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of consultancy...”
Short description
The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of consultancy advisory services, technical and economic studies, technical consulting and managed services under a multi-party supplier framework agreement. 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 the PQQ.
Lot 1: Network Advisors
Lot 2: Future Operations Advisors
Lot 3: Future Markets Advisors
Lot 4: Technical Studies
Lot 5: Economic Studies/Analysis
Lot 6: Technical Consulting
Lot 7: Information Technology and Programme Management Managed Service
Lot 8: Engineering Managed Service
Three companies will be appointed to Lots 1, 2 and 3 and four companies will be appointed to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, subject to the quality of responses received.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 45 500 000 💰
Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
In order to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments, significant grid development in both Ireland and Northern Ireland will be required. There are different approaches that could be adapted to reach these policy objectives. EirGrid requires the successful Tenderers to have Transmission Network planning and development experience to assist with the network aspects of reaching the 2030 targets and 2050 targets in the following areas:
• Network Vision 2030 Strategy Formulation/Validation
— conduct key topics research e.g. new technology,
— peer review EirGrid Papers.
• Network Vision 2030 Strategy Review
— conduct Periodic reviews of network strategy over the life of the programme.
• Network Horizon Scan
— conduct periodic horizon scan on grid development topics during the life of the programme.
• Periodic Programme Review
— conduct periodic review of programme progress and propose improvements where necessary.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 60
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
“EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 6 candidates per lot from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received.” Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of EUR 2 500 000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 2 — Future Operations Advisors
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Description of the procurement:
“In order to achieve the 2030 renewable generation policy ambitions, EirGrid is developing a programme of work which will enable us to enhance our system...”
Description of the procurement
In order to achieve the 2030 renewable generation policy ambitions, EirGrid is developing a programme of work which will enable us to enhance our system operations capability out to 2030. This all-island programme of work is currently called operational pathways to 2030 and it will build upon the pioneering programme of activity that was carried out as part of EirGrid and SONI’s ‘Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)’ Programme previously established in 2011.
In that context, the key objectives of the all island Operational Pathways to 2030 Programme are as follows:
• increase the amount of non-synchronous renewable generation on the Irish and Northern Irish power system in a safe and secure manner;
• identify the technical scarcities that make the 95%+ SNSP target challenging to achieve, and provide incentives for the industry to invest in developing new technologies to address these;
• increase the instantaneous amount of non-synchronous renewable generation that can be accommodated on the power system to 95%+ SNSP on an enduring basis;
• remove barriers to entry and enable the integration of new technologies at scale; and
• develop and implement operational policies and tools in the control centres to ensure the new technologies are utilised effectively.
The ultimate measure of achievement for the programme will be the ability of EirGrid and SONI to operate the power system of Ireland and Northern Ireland in a way that enables the government ambitions and targets of 70%+ of electricity being met by renewable energy sources by 2030.
It is envisaged that successful tenderers will be required to complete some or all of the following over the course of the framework:
• future operations strategy formulation/validation
— conduct research on key topics e.g. grid integration of new technology,
— peer review EirGrid papers and approaches/methodologies,
— develop or assist with development of future operational strategies and approaches for a power system with high levels of variable non-synchronous renewables.
• future operations strategy review
— conduct periodic reviews of our power system operation strategy over the life of the programme.
• future operations horizon scan
— conduct periodic horizon scan on power system operational topics during the life of the programme.
• future operations programme periodic review
— conduct periodic review of programme progress and propose improvements where necessary.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
“EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 6 candidates per Lot from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received.”
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 3 — Future Markets Advisors
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The transition to 2030 and beyond to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments...”
Description of the procurement
The transition to 2030 and beyond to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments will require a transformation in terms of network infrastructure, network operations and generation and demand capabilities across the transmission and distribution power systems. Given the expected significant (billions of Euro) investment by several system stakeholders over the decade to make this transition, it is imperative that all the markets associated with this investment are aligned to meet the same overall objectives. Delivery of this will result in harmonious investment signals and both a timely and effective delivery of capability on the system to manage the many technical scarcities, all while ensuring the overall affordability of the transition.
With this challenge in mind EirGrid requires the successful Tenderers to have Energy Market experience to assist with the market development aspects of reaching the 2030 goals.
It is envisaged that successful Tenderers will be required to complete the following over the course of the framework:
• future markets programme strategy formulation/validation,
• provide advice on the development and review of new concepts including but not limited to:
— developing new and innovative concepts and philosophies pertaining to electricity markets (energy, capacity and system services),
— ideation techniques applied to electricity markets and economics,
— in-depth examination and critique of all new concepts with a 2030/2050 mind-set and with cognisance of European electricity regulations and other developing trends,
— conduct key topics research e.g. system services markets,
— peer review EirGrid Papers,
— programme management advice with respect to seeking agreement with Industry and regulators.
• future markets strategy review
— conduct periodic reviews of future markets strategy over the life of the programme.
• future markets horizon scan
— conduct periodic horizon scan on future markets topics during the life of the programme.
• future markets programme periodic review
— conduct periodic review of programme progress and propose improvements where necessary.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 2 500 000 💰
4️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 4 — Technical Studies
Title
Lot Identification Number: 4
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The successful tenderers will carry out analysis and studies in relation to all aspects of power system operations and transmission system development,...”
Description of the procurement
The successful tenderers will carry out analysis and studies in relation to all aspects of power system operations and transmission system development, including connection of generation and load. The nature of the analysis and studies could be part of any system development to ensure continued compliance with planning and operational standards or in relation to technological developments on the power system
Studies may include, but are not limited to:
• interconnection and new connection assessments,
• load-flow and contingency analysis,
• voltage stability analysis,
• reactive power planning and optimal placement/mix of the reactive power compensation,
• short circuit calculation and circuit breaker duty assessment,
• analysis of sub-synchronous phenomena,
• small signal stability analysis,
• frequency stability,
• transient stability,
• dynamic modelling and simulation including model tuning and simulation,
• power Quality analysis and harmonic filter design,
• electromagnetic Transient analysis and modelling,
• transient recovery voltage and switching studies,
• technical issues associated with the integration of long High Voltage AC cables in the transmission system,
• optimal power flow and security constrained optimal power flow,
• control systems,
• generation scheduling and production cost analysis of the generation system,
• generation adequacy/security studies,
• congestion analysis, load shifting/flexibility studies and wind curtailment assessment studies,
• cost-benefit analysis as per ENTSO-e methodology,
• automation of the processes/specialised algorithms using various power system analysis tools API,
• development/improvement/enhancement of software tools to aid the analyses,
• data conversion through the use of UCTE and CIM XML converters,
• protection studies,
• network reliability studies,
• system restoration studies (e.g. examining from a grid forming aspect),
• assistance in determining the impact of the EU Network Codes and Clean Energy Package,
• modelling of the emerging new technologies for the purposes of the steady-state, dynamic and EMT studies,
• suitability for implementation assessments of new technologies,
• incorporating new or improvements to proven Technologies relevant to system development and/or system operation.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Information about options
Description of options:
“The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of EUR 6 000 000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
5️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 5 — Economic Studies/Analysis
Title
Lot Identification Number: 5
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The successful tenderers will support to run and develop models and methodologies and perform studies, including but not limited to:
• production cost...”
Description of the procurement
The successful tenderers will support to run and develop models and methodologies and perform studies, including but not limited to:
• production cost dispatch modelling,
• calibration of new (and existing) models with actual market outcomes,
• estimation of market prices and costs (ex-ante, balancing, non-energy redispatch costs), current and into the future,
• game-theoretic based analysis/ value-based bid analysis,
• system services products modelling,
• development of new methodologies, tools and models for the capacity market (with de-rating factors or similar and with regional/locational capacity requirements,
• support for running future capacity and system services procurement,
• support with scoping new systems/tools and increasing run-times/ease-of-use of existing models,
• locational marginal pricing analysis,
• support for bidding zone review,
• scenario development/analysis of impact of scenarios,
• policy option analysis,
• interconnector flow modelling,
• demand-side management representation,
• market interactions (energy, capacity, system services),
• market interactions/system services interactions for DSO congestion,
• DER representation,
• modelling of the network/locational constraints in market models,
• modelling of network tariffs in respect of changes to markets (energy, capacity, system services),
• alignment of models with contractual obligations/updating of existing models based on updated obligations/CEP/ERAA,
• stochastic modelling/probabilistic modelling for energy market models,
• probabilistic modelling for adequacy (ERAA) and possibly also for dimensioning of reserves,
• support for market design for, including but not limited to:
• system services auction/procurement design,
• system services product design,
• capacity market design,
• integration of DER and other new resources in capacity, system services and energy markets,
• increased volume of participation and new participant categories,
• increased data flows and data holders (DSOs, Aggregators, etc.)
• all aspects relating to the CEP/ERAA.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 6 000 000 💰
6️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 6 — Technical Consulting
Title
Lot Identification Number: 6
Description
Description of the procurement:
“As part of the Vision 2030 programme we have identified the need for a broad range of technical consulting to support the development and implementation of...”
Description of the procurement
As part of the Vision 2030 programme we have identified the need for a broad range of technical consulting to support the development and implementation of the programme.
Below is a provisional list of the kind of consulting that may be needed to manage and coordinate activities associated with key technical/research/innovation, data and commercial projects and initiatives related to programmes such as Vision 2030, including for example:
• Flextech/DS3– e.g. strategy/position/white/policy papers, process reviews, etc.
• design/review of new system services products and related activities such as performance monitoring,
• assistance with specification of control centre-related systems and tools, and other new internal tools,
• development of technology tool box.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 6 000 000 💰
7️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 7 — Information Technology and Programme Management Managed Service
Title
Lot Identification Number: 7
Description
Description of the procurement:
“EirGrid as part of Lot 7 has a requirement for the provision of information technology and programme management managed services. Provision of resources are...”
Description of the procurement
EirGrid as part of Lot 7 has a requirement for the provision of information technology and programme management managed services. Provision of resources are required to augment existing teams to support the delivery of our Vision 2030 programme of work.
The successful tenderers over the course of the framework will:
• provide EirGrid Group with skilled and experienced resources as a managed service with an account manager in the disciplines outlined in Lot 7;
• provide appropriate management and service structures to ensure that the resources will be supported and developed in their role;
• put governance structures in place which will allow seamless operation of the contract. This will include timely replacement of resources who leave and provision of adequate training to all new resources in advance of coming on site or working remotely;
• collaborate with EirGrid to ensure the effective transfer of skills and knowledge to internal resources throughout the duration of the contract;
• have an adequate pool of resources to allow this contract to flex up or down as required;
• provide resources with the industry knowledge and relevant experience to EirGrid;
• resources will be expected to take responsibility for specific areas of work over time;
• work collaboratively with other 3rd parties to achieve EirGrid Group business objectives; and
• have experience of transitioning knowledge to other 3rd parties on completion of a contract.
The list above is not exhaustive.
The provisional list of roles for managed services provided is included in the PQQ. It should be noted that this list will vary over the life of the framework as the Vision 2030 programme moves into different stages.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Information about options
Description of options:
“The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of EUR 10 000 000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions
8️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 8 — Engineering Managed Service
Title
Lot Identification Number: 8
Description
Description of the procurement:
“EirGrid as part of Lot 8 has a requirement for the provision of engineering managed services. Provision of resources are required to augment existing teams...”
Description of the procurement
EirGrid as part of Lot 8 has a requirement for the provision of engineering managed services. Provision of resources are required to augment existing teams to support the delivery of our Vision 2030 programme of work.
The successful tenderers over the course of the framework will:
• provide EirGrid Group with skilled and experienced resources as a managed service with an account manager in the disciplines outlined in Lot 8;
• provide appropriate management and service structures to ensure that the resources will be supported and developed in their role;
• put governance structures in place which will allow seamless operation of the contract. This will include timely replacement of resources who leave and provision of adequate training to all new resources in advance of coming on site or working remotely;
• collaborate with EirGrid to ensure the effective transfer of skills and knowledge to internal resources throughout the duration of the contract;
• have an adequate pool of resources to allow this contract to flex up or down as required;
• provide resources with the industry knowledge and relevant experience to EirGrid;
• resources will be expected to take responsibility for specific areas of work over time;
• work collaboratively with other 3rd parties to achieve EirGrid Group business objectives; and
• have experience of transitioning knowledge to other 3rd parties on completion of a contract.
The list above is not exhaustive.
The provisional list of roles for managed services provided is included in the PQQ. It should be noted that this list will vary over the life of the framework as the Vision 2030 programme moves into different stages.
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Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Information about options
Description of options:
“The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 5 years with the option to extend one or more lots annually for up to an additional 3 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of EUR 10 000 000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions:
“Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice.” Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice.”
Procedure Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 29
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2021-03-10
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12
Complementary information 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...”
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.
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Name: The High Court
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏 Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
“The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after...”
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
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Name: Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Postal address: Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏
Source: OJS 2021/S 026-064438 (2021-02-03)
Contract award notice (2021-10-28) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal address: Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Postal code: Dublin 4
Contact person: Glen Brownlie
Phone: +353 12370000📞
E-mail: glenbrownlie@eirgrid.com📧
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) was to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of consultancy...”
Short description
The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) was to invite qualification applications from interested parties for the provision of consultancy advisory services, technical and economic studies, technical consulting and managed services under a multi-party supplier framework agreement. Candidates were 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 the PQQ.
Lot 1: Network Advisors
Lot 2: Future Operations Advisors
Lot 3: Future Markets Advisors
Lot 4: Technical Studies
Lot 5: Economic Studies/Analysis
Lot 6: Technical Consulting
Lot 7: Information Technology and Programme Management Managed Service
Lot 8: Engineering Managed Service
Up to Three companies were appointed to Lots 1, 2 and 3 and up to four companies were appointed to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, subject to the quality of responses received.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 45 500 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 1 - Network Advisors
Description
Main site or place of performance: Ireland
Description of the procurement:
“In order to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments, significant grid...”
Description of the procurement
In order to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments, significant grid development in both Ireland and Northern Ireland will be required. There are different approaches that could be adapted to reach these policy objectives. EirGrid requires the successful Tenderers to have Transmission Network planning and development experience to assist with the network aspects of reaching the 2030 targets and 2050 targets in the following areas:
• Network Vision 2030 Strategy Formulation/Validation
o Conduct Key topics research e.g. new technology
o Peer review EirGrid Papers
• Network Vision 2030 Strategy Review
o Conduct Periodic reviews of network strategy over the life of the programme
• Network Horizon Scan
o Conduct Periodic horizon scan on grid development topics during the life of the programme
• Periodic Programme Review
o Conduct periodic review of programme progress and propose improvements where necessary
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Quality criterion (name): Quality, Quantity and Balance of Human Resources
Quality criterion (weighting): 45%
Quality criterion (name): Sample Project
Quality criterion (weighting): 30%
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 25%
Information about options
Description of options:
“The framework agreement period is be for an initial duration of five years with the option to extend one or more Lots annually for up to an additional three...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period is be for an initial duration of five years with the option to extend one or more Lots annually for up to an additional three years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members.
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Additional information:
“The estimated spend of EUR 2,500,000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.” Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 2 - Future Operations Advisors
Description
Description of the procurement:
“In order to achieve the 2030 renewable generation policy ambitions, EirGrid is developing a programme of work which will enable us to enhance our system...”
Description of the procurement
In order to achieve the 2030 renewable generation policy ambitions, EirGrid is developing a programme of work which will enable us to enhance our system operations capability out to 2030. This all-island programme of work is currently called Operational Pathways to 2030 and it will build upon the pioneering programme of activity that was carried out as part of EirGrid and SONI’s “Delivering a Secure Sustainable Electricity System (DS3)” Programme previously established in 2011.
In that context, the key objectives of the all island Operational Pathways to 2030 Programme are as follows:
• Increase the amount of non-synchronous renewable generation on the Irish and Northern Irish power system in a safe and secure manner;
• Identify the technical scarcities that make the 95%+ SNSP target challenging to achieve, and provide incentives for the industry to invest in developing new technologies to address these;
• Increase the instantaneous amount of non-synchronous renewable generation that can be accommodated on the power system to 95%+ SNSP on an enduring basis;
• Remove barriers to entry and enable the integration of new technologies at scale; and
• Develop and implement operational policies and tools in the control centres to ensure the new technologies are utilised effectively
The ultimate measure of achievement for the programme will be the ability of EirGrid and SONI to operate the power system of Ireland and Northern Ireland in a way that enables the government ambitions and targets of 70%+ of electricity being met by renewable energy sources by 2030.
It is envisaged that successful Tenderers will be required to complete some or all of the following over the course of the framework:
• Future Operations Strategy Formulation/Validation
o Conduct research on key topics e.g. grid integration of new technology
o Peer review EirGrid papers and approaches/methodologies
o Develop or assist with development of future operational strategies and approaches for a power system with high levels of variable non-synchronous renewables
• Future Operations Strategy Review
o Conduct periodic reviews of our power system operation strategy over the life of the programme
• Future Operations Horizon Scan
o Conduct periodic horizon scan on power system operational topics during the life of the programme
Future Operations Programme Periodic Review
o Conduct periodic review of programme progress and propose improvements where necessary
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Quality criterion (name): Sample Projects
Quality criterion (weighting): 40%
Cost criterion (weighting): 30%
Description
Additional information:
“The estimated spend of EUR 2,500,000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions” Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 3 - Future Markets Advisors
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The transition to 2030 and beyond to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments...”
Description of the procurement
The transition to 2030 and beyond to meet the electricity, decarbonisation and renewable policy objectives of the Ireland and Northern Ireland governments will require a transformation in terms of network infrastructure, network operations and generation and demand capabilities across the transmission and distribution power systems. Given the expected significant (billions of Euro) investment by several system stakeholders over the decade to make this transition, it is imperative that all the markets associated with this investment are aligned to meet the same overall objectives. Delivery of this will result in harmonious investment signals and both a timely and effective delivery of capability on the system to manage the many technical scarcities, all while ensuring the overall affordability of the transition.
With this challenge in mind EirGrid requires the successful Tenderers to have Energy Market experience to assist with the Market development aspects of reaching the 2030 goals.
It is envisaged that successful Tenderers will be required to complete the following over the course of the framework:
• Future Markets Programme Strategy Formulation/Validation
• Provide Advice on the development and review of new concepts including but not limited to :
o Developing new and innovative concepts and philosophies pertaining to electricity markets (energy, capacity and system services)
o Ideation techniques applied to electricity markets and economics
o In-depth examination and critique of all new concepts with a 2030/2050 mind-set and with cognisance of European electricity regulations and other developing trends
o Conduct Key topics research e.g. System services Markets
o Peer review EirGrid Papers
o Programme management advice with respect to seeking agreement with Industry and regulators
• Future Markets Strategy Review
o Conduct Periodic reviews of Future Markets strategy over the life of the programme
• Future Markets Horizon Scan
o Conduct Periodic horizon scan on Future Markets topics during the life of the programme
• Future Markets Programme Periodic Review
o Conduct periodic review of programme progress and propose improvements where necessary
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Quality criterion (weighting): 35%
Cost criterion (weighting): 35%
Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 4 - Technical Studies
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The successful Tenderers will carry out analysis and studies in relation to all aspects of power system operations and transmission system development,...”
Description of the procurement
The successful Tenderers will carry out analysis and studies in relation to all aspects of power system operations and transmission system development, including connection of generation and load. The nature of the analysis and studies could be part of any system development to ensure continued compliance with Planning and Operational standards or in relation to technological developments on the power system
Studies may include, but are not limited to:
• Interconnection and new connection assessments
• Load-flow and contingency analysis
• Voltage stability analysis
• Reactive power planning and optimal placement/mix of the reactive power compensation
• Short circuit calculation and circuit breaker duty assessment
• Analysis of sub-synchronous phenomena
• Small signal stability analysis
• Frequency stability
• Transient Stability
• Dynamic modelling and simulation including model tuning and simulation
• Power Quality analysis and harmonic filter design
• Electromagnetic Transient analysis and modelling
• Transient recovery voltage and switching studies
• Technical issues associated with the integration of long High Voltage AC cables in the transmission system
• Optimal power flow and security constrained optimal power flow
• Control systems
• Generation scheduling and production cost analysis of the generation system
• Generation adequacy/security studies
• Congestion analysis, Load shifting/flexibility studies and wind curtailment assessment studies
• Cost-benefit analysis as per ENTSO-e methodology
• Automation of the processes/specialised algorithms using various power system analysis tools API
• Development/improvement/enhancement of software tools to aid the analyses
• Data conversion through the use of UCTE and CIM XML converters
• Protection studies
• Network reliability studies
• System restoration studies (e.g. examining from a grid forming aspect)
• Assistance in determining the impact of the EU Network Codes and Clean Energy Package
• Modelling of the emerging new technologies for the purposes of the steady-state, dynamic and EMT studies
• Suitability for implementation assessments of new technologies
• Incorporating new or improvements to proven Technologies relevant to system development and/or system operation
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Additional information:
“The estimated spend of EUR 6,000,000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions” Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 5 - Economic Studies/Analysis
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The successful Tenderers will support to run and develop models and methodologies and perform studies, including but not limited to:
• Production cost...”
Description of the procurement
The successful Tenderers will support to run and develop models and methodologies and perform studies, including but not limited to:
• Production cost dispatch modelling
• Calibration of new (and existing) models with actual market outcomes
• Estimation of market prices and costs (ex-ante, balancing, non-energy redispatch costs), current and into the future
• Game-theoretic based analysis/ value-based bid analysis
• System Services products modelling
• Development of new methodologies, tools and models for the capacity market (with de-rating factors or similar and with regional/locational capacity requirements
• Support for running future capacity and system services procurement
• Support with scoping new systems/tools and increasing run-times/ease-of-use of existing models
• Locational Marginal Pricing Analysis
• Support for Bidding Zone Review
• Scenario Development/Analysis of impact of scenarios
• Policy option analysis
• Interconnector flow modelling
• Demand-side management representation
• Market interactions (energy, capacity, system services)
• Market interactions/system services interactions for DSO congestion
• DER representation
• Modelling of the network/locational constraints in market models
• Modelling of Network Tariffs in respect of changes to markets (energy, capacity, system services)
• Alignment of models with contractual obligations/ updating of existing models based on updated obligations/CEP/ERAA
• Stochastic modelling/probabilistic modelling for energy market models
• Probabilistic modelling for adequacy (ERAA) and possibly also for dimensioning of reserves
• Support for market design for, including but not limited to:
• System services auction/procurement design
• System services product design
• Capacity market design
• Integration of DER and other new resources in capacity, system services and energy markets
• Increased volume of participation and new participant categories
• Increased data flows and data holders (DSOs, Aggregators etc.)
• All aspects relating to the CEP/ERAA
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Description of options:
“The framework agreement period is for an initial duration of five years with the option to extend one or more Lots annually for up to an additional three...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period is for an initial duration of five years with the option to extend one or more Lots annually for up to an additional three years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members.
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Title: Lot 6 - Technical Consulting
Description
Description of the procurement:
“As part of the Vision 2030 programme we have identified the need for a broad range of technical consulting to support the development and implementation of...”
Description of the procurement
As part of the Vision 2030 programme we have identified the need for a broad range of technical consulting to support the development and implementation of the programme.
Below is a provisional list of the kind of consulting that may be needed to manage and coordinate activities associated with key technical/research/innovation, data and commercial projects and initiatives related to programmes such as Vision 2030, including for example:
• Flextech/DS3– e.g. strategy/position/white/policy papers, process reviews etc.
• Design/review of new system services products and related activities such as performance monitoring
• Assistance with specification of control centre-related systems and tools, and other new internal tools
• Development of Technology Tool Box
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Title: Lot 7 - Information Technology and Programme Management Managed Service
Description
Description of the procurement:
“EirGrid as part of Lot 7 has a requirement for the provision of information technology and programme management managed services. Provision of resources are...”
Description of the procurement
EirGrid as part of Lot 7 has a requirement for the provision of information technology and programme management managed services. Provision of resources are required to augment existing teams to support the delivery of our Vision 2030 programme of work.
The successful Tenderers over the course of the framework will:
• Provide EirGrid Group with skilled and experienced resources as a managed service with an account manager in the disciplines outlined in Lot 7;
• Provide appropriate management and service structures to ensure that the resources will be supported and developed in their role;
• Put governance structures in place which will allow seamless operation of the contract. This will include timely replacement of resources who leave and provision of adequate training to all new resources in advance of coming on site or working remotely;
• Collaborate with EirGrid to ensure the effective transfer of skills and knowledge to internal resources throughout the duration of the contract;
• Have an adequate pool of resources to allow this contract to flex up or down as required;
• Provide resources with the industry knowledge and relevant experience to EirGrid;
• Resources will be expected to take responsibility for specific areas of work over time;
• Work collaboratively with other 3rd parties to achieve EirGrid Group business objectives; and
• Have experience of transitioning knowledge to other 3rd parties on completion of a contract.
The list above is not exhaustive.
The provisional list of roles for managed services provided was included in the PQQ. It should be noted that this list will vary over the life of the framework as the Vision 2030 programme moves into different stages.
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Quality criterion (weighting): 50%
Quality criterion (name): Approach & Methodology
Quality criterion (weighting): 25%
Description
Additional information:
“The estimated spend of EUR 10,000,000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions” Scope of the procurement
Title: Lot 8 - Engineering Managed Service
Description
Description of the procurement:
“EirGrid as part of Lot 8 has a requirement for the provision of engineering managed services. Provision of resources are required to augment existing teams...”
Description of the procurement
EirGrid as part of Lot 8 has a requirement for the provision of engineering managed services. Provision of resources are required to augment existing teams to support the delivery of our Vision 2030 programme of work.
The successful Tenderers over the course of the framework will:
• Provide EirGrid Group with skilled and experienced resources as a managed service with an account manager in the disciplines outlined in Lot 8;
• Provide appropriate management and service structures to ensure that the resources will be supported and developed in their role;
• Put governance structures in place which will allow seamless operation of the contract. This will include timely replacement of resources who leave and provision of adequate training to all new resources in advance of coming on site or working remotely;
• Collaborate with EirGrid to ensure the effective transfer of skills and knowledge to internal resources throughout the duration of the contract;
• Have an adequate pool of resources to allow this contract to flex up or down as required;
• Provide resources with the industry knowledge and relevant experience to EirGrid;
• Resources will be expected to take responsibility for specific areas of work over time;
• Work collaboratively with other 3rd parties to achieve EirGrid Group business objectives; and
• Have experience of transitioning knowledge to other 3rd parties on completion of a contract.
The list above is not exhaustive.
The provisional list of roles for managed services provided is included in the PQQ. It should be noted that this list will vary over the life of the framework as the Vision 2030 programme moves into different stages.
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Quality criterion (weighting): 55%
Quality criterion (weighting): 15%
Information about options
Description of options:
“The framework agreement period is for an initial duration of five years with the option to extend one or more Lots annually for up to an additional three...”
Description of options
The framework agreement period is for an initial duration of five years with the option to extend one or more Lots annually for up to an additional three years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of EUR 10,000,000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2021/S 026-064438
Award of contract
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Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Network Advisors
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-10-19 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
Name and address of the contractor
Name: CESI S.p.A.
National registration number: IT00793580150
Postal address: Via Rubattino, 54
Postal town: Milan
Postal code: 20134
Country: Italy 🇮🇹
E-mail: marialuisa.balconi@cesi.it📧
Region: Italia 🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
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Contract Number: 2
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Name and address of the contractor
Name: DNV GL Netherlands B.V.
National registration number: NL003104990B01
Postal address: Utrechtseweg 310-B50
Postal town: Arnhem
Postal code: 6812 AR
Country: Netherlands 🇳🇱
Phone: +31 263569111📞
E-mail: salesdesk@dnv.com📧
Region: Nederland 🏙️
URL: http://www.dnv.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
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Contract Number: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Guidehouse Netherlands B.V.
National registration number: United Kingdom
Postal address: Stadsplateau 15
Postal town: Utrecht
Postal code: Utrecht
Phone: +44 2038800800📞
E-mail: maria.clerkin@guidehouse.com📧
Fax: +44 8000669257 📠
URL: http://www.guidehouse.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
4️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Future Operations Advisors
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
5️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Future Markets Advisors
Name and address of the contractor
Name: AFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)
National registration number: GB 717 9001 42
Postal address: King Charles House
Postal town: Oxford
Postal code: Park End Street
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +44 1865812236📞
E-mail: david.cox@afry.com📧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
URL: http://www.afry.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
6️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
7️⃣
Contract Number: 7
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 500 000 💰
8️⃣
Contract Number: 8
Lot Identification Number: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Technical Studies
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
9️⃣
Contract Number: 9
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Power System Consultants UK Limited
National registration number: GB 207 9029 12
Postal address: Suite 46, Lakeview House, Wilton Drive
Postal town: Warwick
Postal code: Warwickshire
Phone: +44 7557361083📞
E-mail: tim.miles@pscconsulting.com📧
URL: http://www.pscconsulting.com/🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 10
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Rte international
National registration number: FR83491590915
Postal address: Immeuble Le Lafayette, 2/3 Place des Vosges
Postal town: Paris, La Défense Cedex
Postal code: 92051
Country: France 🇫🇷
E-mail: yasmine.ouchlah@rte-international.com📧
Region: France 🏙️
URL: http://www.rte-international.com/🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 11
Lot Identification Number: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Economic Studies/Analysis
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 12
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Stantec UK Limited
National registration number: 1188070
Postal address: Dominion House, Temple Court,
Postal town: Warrington WA3 6GD
Postal code: Birchwood
Phone: +44 01925845000📞
E-mail: marketingservices.uk@stantec.com📧
URL: http://www.stantec.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 13
Name and address of the contractor
Name: WSP UK Ltd
National registration number: 905054942
Postal address: 70 Chancery Lane
Postal town: London
Phone: +44 2073145000📞
E-mail: ukproposalsnational@wsp.com📧
URL: http://www.wsp.com/en-GL/🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 14
Lot Identification Number: 6
Title: Lot 6 - Technical Consulting
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Accenture Limited
National registration number: EI6360745Q
Postal address: 1 Grand Canal Square
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: Grand Canal Harbour
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 868572651📞
E-mail: robbie.odonoghue@accenture.com📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: http://www.accenture.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
1️⃣5️⃣
Contract Number: 15
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
1️⃣6️⃣
Contract Number: 16
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Enzen Global Ltd.
National registration number: 05704180
Postal address: Blythe Valley Innovation Centre
Postal town: Solihull
Postal code: B90 8AJ
E-mail: mallikarjun.p@enzen.com📧
URL: http://www.enzen.co.uk🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 17
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Smith Institute
National registration number: 03341743
Postal address: Surrey Technology Centre, Surrey Research Park
Postal town: Guildford
Postal code: GU2 7YG
E-mail: alexi.reynolds@smithinst.co.uk📧
URL: http://www.smithinst.co.uk🌏
The contractor is an SME ✅ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
1️⃣8️⃣
Contract Number: 18
Lot Identification Number: 7
Title: Lot 7 - Programme Management & Data Evaluation/Analysis Managed Service
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
1️⃣9️⃣
Contract Number: 19
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 20
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ernst & Young
National registration number: IE 4554695L
Postal address: Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Postal code: Dublin
Phone: +353 4794074📞
E-mail: eytendersirl@ie.ey.com📧
URL: http://www.ey.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 21
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Version 1
National registration number: 257302
Postal address: Millennium House, Millennium Walkway
Postal town: Dublin 1
Phone: +353 18657800📞
E-mail: tendernotices@version1.com📧
Fax: +353 18657801 📠
URL: http://www.version1.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 22
Lot Identification Number: 8
Title: Lot 8 - Engineering Managed Service
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 23
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Mott MacDonald Ireland
National registration number: Reg No: 53280
Postal address: South Block, Rockfield,
Postal town: Dublin 16.
Postal code: Dundrum,
Phone: +353 012916700📞
E-mail: siobhan.gaskin@mottmac.com📧
Fax: +353 012916747 📠
URL: http://www.mottmac.com🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
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Contract Number: 24
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
2️⃣5️⃣
Contract Number: 25
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 10 000 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: Lot 4
Title: Lot - 4 - Technichal Studies
Name and address of the contractor
Name: (2) Powertech Labs, Inc.
National registration number: 352143
Postal address: 12388-88 Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Canada
Postal town: Surrey
Postal code: V3W 7R7
Country: Canada 🇨🇦
Region: ca 🏙️ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Estimated total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 6 000 000 💰
Complementary information Review body
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Source: OJS 2021/S 212-559805 (2021-10-28)