S1205 Provision of ERP System Integrator Professional Services to Support the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 17:33

Planning

02 Oct 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of ERP System Integrator Professional Services to support the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA. This tender is categorized under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the procurement stage currently active. The process involves the delivery of essential integrator services that include the design, build, and deployment of the upgrade of the existing SAP systems to the new S/4 HANA solution. The location for service delivery is Northern Ireland, and the submission deadline for tender proposals is 19th March 2025. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 81,000,000, with the contract period potentially extending up to six years, inclusive of possible extensions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ERP system integration, particularly those with experience in SAP technologies. By participating, companies can leverage their expertise in programme and project management, system design, and data migration. This contract is well-suited for firms that offer detailed ERP deployment services, quality assurance, data transformation, and end-user training. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to strengthen their business presence in the utility sector and establish long-term relationships with a key player in Northern Ireland's electricity market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

S1205 Provision of ERP System Integrator Professional Services to Support the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement is to appoint an ERP System Integrator Professional Services Provider to support NIE Networks in the delivery of its SAP S/4 HANA implementation programme. Bidders should refer to the Specification document and supporting documentation which provide detailed background and further information on the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIE Networks Ltd has been operating on SAP products since 1999 when SAP ECC was implemented with SAP Business Objects and SRM was added in 2008. In 2012 the company made a strategic investment by implementing the utility application SAP IS-U (separate instance) and SAP BW, further adding to the utilisation of SAP products and establishing a core technology platform on NIE Networks Ltd IT estate. The SAP applications form a fundamental platform in supporting the core NIE Networks business and market processes. Multiple internal non-SAP applications and external partner systems are integrated with the SAP system estate, working together to provide end to end business capabilities and overall compliance with Regulatory, Market and Statutory obligations. From the end of 2027, the current version of SAP ERP transitions to extended vendor support arrangements and will be out of full support by the end of 2030. NIE Networks Ltd plans to upgrade to SAP S/4 HANA to ensure interoperability with current systems be maintained and to fully leverage new technologies and functionalities on an established platform, thus maintaining a stable and secure system within the company's IT estate. The purpose of the Contract will be the provision of Systems Integrator services to support the design, build and deployment of the upgrade of the current SAP (ECC, SRM and IS-U) systems to the new S/4HANA solution and supporting applications. It is currently anticipated that the solution scope will include, but not limited to: - Migrating from SAP ECC6.0, SRM and IS-U to SAP S/4 HANA - Migrating from SAP Business Objects and Business Warehouse to a new SAP reporting architecture - Migration of a bespoke Job Management System (JMS), which supports the New Connections function, to S/4 HANA The Services Scope includes but is not limited to: Programme and Project Governance & Management including Quality Assurance; Business Process Design & Gap Identification; SAP S/4 HANA Detailed Design; Solution Build (Configuration & RICEFWs) & Unit Testing; Support for Data Cleansing & Non-SAP Extraction; SAP Data Extraction and Data Transformation & Load; Test Management, Tooling & Train the Testers; Planning, Preparation, Execution and Closure of Unit, System and Integration Testing; Support for User Acceptance, Non-Functional & Market Cutover Planning & Management; Support for Business Readiness Testing & End-User Training and Training Documentation; Cutover Execution; Go-live Support (Hypercare); SAP S/4 HANA Technical Architecture & Basis; Organisational Change Management, Communications and Training; Project Tooling e.g. process modelling, data migration and legacy retention, code remediation, testing and training; SAP S/4 HANA Licence Advice; Optional Service: SAP S/4 HANA Supplier Licence Management & Resale.

Options: The Contract will be for an initial term beginning on the Effective Date (as defined in the Contract) and ending four (4) years later, followed by up to two (2) extension periods of one (1) year each at NIE Networks' sole discretion, providing a maximum potential Contract duration of six (6) years from the Effective Date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a50c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004634-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

72212490 - Procurement software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72212700 - Software development services utilities

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72260000 - Software-related services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72514000 - Computer facilities management services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2025Expired
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
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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