Tender

Maximo Licences and Support

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD

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Tender

20 Feb 2024 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd has initiated a tender process for the provision of IBM Maximo Licences and Support worth GBP 1,500,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is active. The tender, identified as S1193 2024, aims to facilitate the internal work requirements of NIE Networks. The contract involves renewing licences, additional purchases, audits, support services, and ensuring alignment with Maximo ecosystem changes. The Framework Agreement has an initial duration of two years, extendable to a total potential duration of four years. The deadline for tender submission is 22nd March 2024, with invitations for the second stage expected by 15th April 2024. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure with prior competition, and the tender is only open to selective participants.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms offering industry-specific software packages and software consultancy services. Companies with expertise in software support services, particularly those familiar with the Maximo ecosystem, bespoke customisations, and integrations, are well-suited to compete. Businesses should also focus on having robust communication channels, stay updated on Maximo ecosystem changes, and showcase their ability to provide comprehensive support services to align with NIE Networks' requirements. Engaging in this tender could provide a foothold in serving NIE Networks' internal work requirements, fostering growth opportunities in the software support services sector.

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Notice Title

Maximo Licences and Support

Notice Description

The S1193 (2024) contract will facilitate NIE Networks' internal work requirements associated with the provision of IBM Maximo Licenses and Support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The S1193 (2024) contract will facilitate NIE Networks' internal work requirements associated with the provision of IBM Maximo Licenses and Support. These services will include: * Provision of licence renewals on an annual basis, quotations to be provided 2 months in advance of a renewal to allow NIE Networks approvals * Additional licence purchase at the discretion of NIE Networks. Additional licences are to be aligned with renewals so that all licences are renewed at once. Additional licences will be supplied at the submitted rate and apply the relevant discount as appropriate to the annual renewal. * Licence audits to be carried out ahead of renewal quotations to ensure NIE Networks are appropriately licenced * Provision of a 3rd line support service that will cover all aspects of the Maximo estate including bespoke customisations, integrations and configuration of our two Maximo installations - 'Maximo Plant' and 'Maximo Overhead Lines (OHL)' and the associated Syclo Agentry mobile solution until it is retired. * Ensuring that they, the successful Economic Operator, have activities in place to remain abreast of changes to the Maximo ecosystem to provide optimum support to NIE Networks * Ensuring that they, the successful Economic Operator, have communication channels and working relationships with the existing and future partners in the Maximo ecosystem

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of two (2) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of four (4) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005553-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72261000 - Software support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD
Contact Name
Angela Hutton
Contact Email
angela.hutton@nienetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

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