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title: "S1205 Provision of ERP System Integrator Professional Services to Support the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD"
published: "2025-02-11"
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# S1205 Provision of ERP System Integrator Professional Services to Support the Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a50c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004634-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 17:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004634-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 13:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031553-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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