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CfT: TR4710 - Service Provider to provide the Supply and Support of the ESB Backup Infrastructure services

Workarea:
Work Area 1- Enterprise Services Procurement
Name of Contracting Authority:
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Title:
TR4710 - Service Provider to provide the Supply and Support of the ESB Backup Infrastructure services
CfT CA Unique ID:
TR4710
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a Service Provider to provide the Supply and Support of the ESB Backup Infrastructure It is proposed that the Contract will include (non-exhaustive list – high level scope) The supply of software and hardware support with licensing for the existing ESB backup infrastructure. The supply of software and hardware support with licensing for any new software or hardware added during the term of the contract. This will not be restricted to Cohesity related products as other backup solutions will be considered. ESB operates Cohesity NetBackup as its primary backup platform and Cohesity Flex appliances as its main backup repositories. ESB Currently has Cohesity NetBackup Hardware and Software installed and the successful tenderer will be required to support the existing infrastructure as well as providing updates, replacements and new software/hardware. As this procurement includes ongoing support for the existing environment, Applicants must be authorised Cohesity resellers and must hold valid Cohesity Premier Partner accreditation.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/25/EU (Utilities)
Procedure:
Negotiated with prior call for competition
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72300000-Data services
72320000-Database services
72500000-Computer-related services
72700000-Computer network services
72900000-Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
Contact Point:
esprocurement@esb.ie
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
15,000,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
06/04/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
11/03/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
06/04/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
7 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
6 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
24/02/2026 03:11
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:130615-202...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
One