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CfT: CON 1162 Smart Electricity Meters, Smart AMI HES

Workarea:
Work Area 7 Networks Strategic Procurement
Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
21/17
Name of Contracting Authority:
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Title:
CON 1162 Smart Electricity Meters, Smart AMI HES
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
No
Description:
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a multi-vendor framework agreement for the provision of Smart Electricity Meters and Smart Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Head-End System (HES). ESB anticipates procuring: • Manufacture, supply, and delivery of up to 1,500,000 Single-Phase and Three-Phase Whole current Smart Electricity Meters, to be called off incrementally over the life of the framework as required. • Development (inclusive of Security Architecture), development, implementation, and integration of the required IT systems, including but not limited to the following: • A Head End System (HES) capable of integrating with multiple SEM meter vendor’s products concurrently, delivering high levels of interoperability across multiple devices, communications and system vendors within a complex AMI environment. • A Head-End System (HES) capable of meeting ESB Networks’ functional, security, and performance requirement for 1.5 million SEMs initially and the capacity to scale up to potentially 3 million SEMs during the contract term. • The integration and development of an adaptor between the HES and the Siemens Energy IP Meter Data Management System (MDMS). • All associated integrations with existing ESB Networks systems and operational platforms. • Integration with Mobile Network Operator systems • Implementation of the AC Electricity Smart Meter Generic Companion Profile (ACE SM GCP) and local customisations to support the reliable and secure communication between the HES and SEMs across Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. • System implementation services, including configuration, testing, migration, and commissioning of the proposed IT systems. • Ongoing support, maintenance, and management services to ensure continuity of operations, system performance, and long-term lifecycle management. Economic Operators who wish to participate in this Prequalification Questionnaire process should submit a response as set out in section A.3 of the attached document. At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreement will be a six (6) year term with the option to extend to an additional nine (9) years to cover ongoing IT and technology support and maintenance services for both Lots.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/25/EU (Utilities)
Procedure:
Negotiated with prior call for competition
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
38554000-Electricity meters
Contact Point:
Messaging through this CfT
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE0
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
08/07/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
01/07/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
08/07/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
2
Lot Name(1)
Smart Electricity Meters
Lot Name(2)
Smart Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Head End System (HES)
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
2
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
15 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
6 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
12/06/2026 03:13
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:403361-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two