Hysbysiad contract - cyfleustodau
Adran I:
Endid
contractio
I.1) Enw a chyfeiriad
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
UK
E-bost: stephen.hughes@nienetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKN
Cyfeiriad(au) rhyngrwyd
Prif gyfeiriad: www.nienetworks.co.uk
I.3) Cyfathrebu
Mae'r dogfennau caffael ar gael ar gyfer mynediad uniongyrchol anghyfyngedig a llawn, yn rhad ac am ddim ar:
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Gellir cael gwybodaeth ychwanegol o'r cyfeiriad uchod
Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan yn electronig at:
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Rhaid anfon tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan i'r cyfeiriad uchod:
I.6) Prif weithgaredd
Trydan
Adran II: Gwrthrych
II.1) Cwmpas y caffaeliad
II.1.1) Teitl
IT Managed Service Procurement
II.1.2) Prif god CPV
72000000
II.1.3) Y math o gontract
Gwasanaethau
II.1.4) Disgrifiad byr
NIE Networks is the electricity Distribution Network Operator and Transmission Network Owner in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks is responsible for the network of engineering assets that allows the transmission and distribution of electricity to customers’ premises from electricity generators.
The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an IT Managed Services Provider that will: operate and transform the IT and Telecoms infrastructure; ensure that NIE Networks can fulfil its Network and Information Security (NIS) obligations as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure; provide effective support across the business through high-quality service management; and assist NIE Networks in delivering its Digital & IT change programme for the RP7 regulatory period.
The scope of the contract will include:
• Service Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Data Hosting
• Cyber Security
• Telecommunications
• Resource Augmentation Services
• Supplier Licence Management
• Supplier Invoice Processing
Further detail is outlined within the PIM and PQQ documents available via the link at Section I.3 above.
NIE Networks estimates the value of the Contract to be between £150million and £200million.The estimated value of the Contract outlined in Section II.1.5 represents the total potential value of the contract over its full potential duration. This value is based upon the:
• transition and transformation activities outlined in the PIM;
• annual costs of managing and running the IT Managed Service;
• capital costs and residual operational costs of delivering IT upgrade and obsolescence projects across our infrastructure, applications and telecommunications estate via Change Control; and
• pass-through costs for purchases and maintenance of third-party licenses acquired by the IT Managed Service Provider for NIE Networks’ use.
Please note that there will be contractual requirements regarding social value. These may include, but will not be limited to, the following themes:
o Employment and skills
o Ethical and Resilient Supply Chains
o Sustainability and delivering Zero Carbon
o Wellbeing
Further information will be provided at the ITN stage of the Procurement.
II.1.5) Cyfanswm gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 200 000 000.00 GBP
II.1.6) Gwybodaeth am lotiau
Mae’r contract hwn wedi’i rannu’n lotiau:
Na
II.2) Disgrifiad
II.2.2) Cod(au) CPV ychwanegol
72100000
72200000
72300000
72400000
72500000
72600000
72700000
72800000
72900000
II.2.3) Man cyflawni
Cod NUTS:
UKN
Prif safle neu fan cyflawni:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Disgrifiad o’r caffaeliad
This procurement procedure is being conducted in compliance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) and NIE Networks intends to use the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition for the award of the Contract.
The purpose of this procurement is to appoint an IT Managed Services Provider that will: operate and transform the IT and Telecoms infrastructure; ensure that NIE Networks can fulfil its Network and Information Security (NIS) obligations as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure; provide effective support across the business through high-quality service management; and assist NIE Networks in delivering its Digital & IT change programme for the RP7 regulatory period.
The scope of the contract will include:
• Service Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Data Hosting
• Cyber Security
• Telecommunications
• Resource Augmentation Services
• Supplier Licence Management
• Supplier Invoice Processing
Bidders should note that a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) was published on Find a Tender by NIE Networks in respect of the Procurement with reference 2024/S 000-020334. The purpose of the PIN was to advise the market of the upcoming opportunity and provide potential Bidders with information in relation to the proposed approach. The issue of the PIN was not a call for competition and only Bidders that submit a PQQ will be considered for participation in the Procurement.
Please note that there will be contractual requirements regarding social value. These may include, but will not be limited to, the following themes:
o Employment and skills
o Ethical and Resilient Supply Chains
o Sustainability and delivering Zero Carbon
o Wellbeing
Further information will be provided at the ITN stage of the Procurement.
II.2.5) Meini prawf dyfarnu
Nid pris yw’r unig faen prawf dyfarnu a dim ond yn y dogfennau caffael y mae’r holl feini prawf wedi’u nodi
II.2.6) Gwerth amcangyfrifedig
Gwerth heb gynnwys TAW: 200 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7) Hyd y contract, y cytundeb fframwaith neu’r system brynu ddynamig
Hyd mewn misoedd: 126
Gall y contract hwn gael ei adnewyddu: Na
II.2.9) Gwybodaeth am y cyfyngiadau ar nifer yr ymgeiswyr a gaiff eu gwahodd
Y nifer o gyfranogwyr a ragwelir: 3
Meini prawf gwrthrychol ar gyfer dewis y nifer cyfyngedig o ymgeiswyr:
As stated in the pre-qualification questionnaire documents.
II.2.10) Gwybodaeth am amrywiadau
Derbynnir amrywiadau:
Na
II.2.11) Gwybodaeth am opsiynau
Opsiynau:
Ydy
Disgrifiad o’r opsiynau:
The Contract will be for an initial term beginning on the Effective Date (as defined in the Contract, and currently planned to be in October 2025) and ending five (5) years from the later of the 1st April 2026 and the Transition Completion Date (as defined in the Contract), followed by up to five (5) extension periods of one (1) year each at NIE Networks' sole discretion, providing a maximum potential Contract duration of ten (10) years from and including the later of the 1st April 2026 and the Transition Completion Date. Please note that, in the event of any slippage to the Transition Completion Date beyond 1st April 2026 (which will be outside the control of NIE Networks once the contract is awarded), the total duration of the contract could potentially exceed the 126 months referenced in Section II.2.7 above.
II.2.13) Gwybodaeth am Gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd
Mae'r broses gaffael yn gysylltiedig â phrosiect a/neu raglen a ariennir gan gronfeydd yr Undeb Ewropeaidd:
Na
Section III: Gwybodaeth gyfreithiol, economaidd, ariannol a thechnegol
III.1) Amodau ar gyfer cymryd rhan
III.1.2) Statws economaidd ac ariannol
Meini prawf dethol fel y’u nodir yn y dogfennau caffael
III.1.3) Gallu technegol a phroffesiynol
Meini prawf dethol fel y’u nodir yn y dogfennau caffael
III.1.4) Rheolau a meini prawf gwrthrychol ar gyfer cymryd rhan
As stated in the procurement documents.
III.1.6) Adneuon a gwarantau sy’n ofynnol:
Bidders (including, for the avoidance of doubt, consortium members) may rely on the resources of third-party entities, with which they are directly or indirectly linked, in order to meet the selection criteria set out in the PQQ. NIE Networks reserves the right to require such assurance as it considers necessary and to require the provision of a guarantee, performance bond, direct agreement, or collateral warranty from the third-party entity(ies).
III.1.7) Prif amodau cyllido a threfniadau talu a/neu gyfeiriad at y darpariaethau perthnasol sy’n eu llywodraethu:
As stated in the procurement documents.
III.1.8) Ar ba ffurf gyfreithiol y bydd y gr?p o weithredwyr economaidd y caiff y contract ei ddyfarnu iddynt:
In the event of a consortium submission, each consortium member may be required to contract with NIE Networks on such basis as is considered appropriate by NIE Networks, at its discretion. However, having regard to the nature, size and complexity of the Contract and the likely roles of the consortium parties, Bidders should note that NIE Networks’ intention is to require one consortium member to contract as the prime contractor (with the remaining consortium members being appointed as sub-contractors to the prime contractor and entering into direct agreements, collateral warranties or guarantees with NIE Networks).
III.2) Amodau sy’n gysylltiedig â’r contract
III.2.2) Amodau perfformiad contractau
As stated in the procurement documents.
Section IV: Gweithdrefn
IV.1) Disgrifiad
IV.1.1) Y math o weithdrefn
negodi gyda galwad am gystadleuaeth
IV.1.4) Gwybodaeth am leihau nifer yr atebion neu’r tendrwyr yn ystod negodiad neu ddeialog
Troi at weithdrefn fesul cam er mwyn mynd ati’n raddol i leihau nifer yr atebion i’w trafod neu’r tendrau i’w negodi
IV.1.8) Gwybodaeth am Gytundeb Caffael y Llywodraeth (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Ydy
IV.2) Gwybodaeth weinyddol
IV.2.1) Cyhoeddiad blaenorol mewn perthynas â’r weithdrefn hon
Rhif yr hysbysiad yn OJ S:
2024/S 000-020334
IV.2.2) Terfyn amser i dendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan ddod i law
Dyddiad:
18/11/2024
Amser lleol: 15:00
IV.2.3) Dyddiad amcangyfrifedig ar gyfer anfon gwahoddiadau i dendro neu i gymryd rhan at yr ymgeiswyr a ddewiswyd
Dyddiad:
16/12/2024
IV.2.4) Ym mha iaith/ieithoedd y gellir cyflwyno tendrau neu geisiadau i gymryd rhan
EN
IV.2.6) Yr isafswm cyfnod gofynnol i’r sawl sy’n tendro gynnal y tendr
Hyd mewn misoedd: 4 (o’r dyddiad a nodwyd i dendr ddod i law)
Section VI: Gwybodaeth ategol
VI.1) Gwybodaeth am ailddigwydd
Caffaeliad cylchol yw hwn:
Na
VI.2) Gwybodaeth am lifau gwaith electronig
Derbynnir anfonebau electronig
Defnyddir taliadau electronig
VI.3) Gwybodaeth ychwanegol
Under no circumstances will NIE Networks or its advisors be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders, their funders and/or their respective advisors arising directly or indirectly from the procurement process, their participation in or termination thereof, including, without limitation, preparation and submission of responses, as a result of any changes or adjustments made to the procurement documents or the exclusion/disqualification of a Bidder. Only the express terms of the contractual documents, if and when executed shall have any contractual effect in connection with the matters to which this procurement process relates. Neither the issue of the procurement documents, nor any of the information presented in them, should be regarded as a commitment or representation on the part of NIE Networks (or any other person) to enter into a contractual arrangement. Nothing in the procurement documents should be interpreted as a commitment by NIE Networks to award a contract to a Bidder as a result of this. procurement process, nor to accept the lowest price or any tender. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a tenderer shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the contract has been confirmed by NIE Networks. As such, NIE Networks reserves the right at any time to cancel, withdraw or amend the procurement process at any stage.
VI.4) Gweithdrefnau adolygu
VI.4.1) Corff adolygu
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
UK
VI.4.3) Gweithdrefn adolygu
Gwybodaeth fanwl gywir am y terfyn(au) amser ar gyfer gweithdrefnau adolygu:
NIE Networks will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to all tenderers. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful tenderersto challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).
VI.5) Dyddiad anfon yr hysbysiad hwn
17/10/2024