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title: "Provision of SAP ERP Procurement and Discovery Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cf1c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-26"
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# Provision of SAP ERP Procurement and Discovery Services

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cf1c

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of SAP ERP Procurement and Discovery Services. This involves entering into Framework Agreements with two Economic Operators for professional services related to SAP ERP and SAP S/4 HANA. The procurement is divided into two lots: one for professional services supporting the procurement of an ERP System Integrator and the other for SAP S/4 HANA Professional Services. The procurement method is selective through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The estimated total spend for the framework agreement ranges between £0.6 million to £1.1 million for Lot 1 and £0.8 million to £1.6 million for Lot 2. The contract for SAP S/4 HANA Professional Services has already been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP.

This procurement opportunity by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited offers potential growth for businesses providing ERP system integration services and SAP S/4 HANA professional services. Companies with expertise in IT services, software development, consultancy, and system integration would be well-suited to compete for the contract. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with opportunities for long-term engagements and extensions available based on the discretion of the Contracting Entity.

## Notice

It is intended that the Contracting Entity will enter into Framework Agreements with 2 Economic Operators for the Provision of SAP ERP Procurement and Discovery Support. The requirement will be split in to two lots as follows: One Economic Operator for Lot 1 - Professional Services to Support the Procurement on an ERP System Integrator and one Economic Operator for Lot 2 - SAP S/4 HANA Professional Services. Separate Framework Agreements will be entered into with each successful Economic Operator.

### Lot Information

Professional services to support the procurement of an ERP System Integrator

To appoint professional services to support the procurement of an ERP System Integrator The requirement is to undertake and complete the SAP S/4 HANA procurement requirements definition, strategy and scope.

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 four (4) years, with a total potential duration of six (6) years

SAP S/4 HANA Professional Services

To appoint SAP S/4 HANA professional services organisation to complete a detailed SAP Discovery phase. The outputs from this phase (Stage 1) will form part of the business requirements while supporting the overall development of the solution strategy and scope. The deliverables from this phase will be published as part of the tender documentation for Stage 2 - the System Integrator appointment.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year 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 three (3) years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009868-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009868-2024
- 24 May 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014817-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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