Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-10-08
Buyer: AES Kilroot Power Ltd
Country: UK
Region: Northern Ireland
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 35710000: Command and control systems | 35711000 | 48000000 | 48215000 | 72212215
Estimated value: 250000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-10-23
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: AES is looking to engage a System Integrator, System developer and business process developer in preparation for I-SEM to implement the developed IT system architecture identified by the business requirements scoping exercise.
AES is looking to engage a System Integrator, System developer and business process developer in preparation for I-SEM to implement the developed IT system architecture identified by the business requirements scoping exercise. The expected completion date of the program is October, 2017 subject to the regulator timelines. The System Integrator is expected:
4.2.1.1 To have a good understanding of the I-SEM market rules and a track record (backed up by references) of delivering ETRM-centred solutions in the European (a more specifically UK/Ireland) markets.
4.2.1.2 To have hands-on experience of software products that AES have chosen to utilise as part of their IT architecture and in-house expertise to develop and test bespoke solutions and systems interfaces where identified as required.
4.2.1.3 To demonstrate a good depth of experience in design and delivery of integrated energy trading systems along with a strong capability to adequately tailor chosen solutions to AES specific needs.
4.2.1.4 To manage all aspects of the integration and configuration of the licensed software solutions outlined in the schedule of work in association with the AES Commercial IT Program and Technical Leads and respective software provider's representatives.
4.2.2.1 The programme will be made of multiple projects including an Allegro Implementation for AES Kilroot and AES Ballylumford and culminating in a suite of IT systems and business processes to ensure readiness to participate in the I-SEM.
4.2.3.1 The SI should demonstrate a proven and effective programme managements approach and will utilise well-structured tools for organising work and deliverables.
4.2.3.2 The SI must develop a comprehensive implementation and integration plan including milestones for the delivery of the required IT bespoke products, Architecture and business processes and associated documentation in accordance with I-SEM Market Rules and respecting the I-SEM project milestones and requirements.
4.2.3.3 The SI Project plan should include clearly defined deliverables for the various components of the architecture and interface requirements designed to meet the business requirements.
The contracting entities reserves the right to require bonds, deposits, guarantees, or other appropriate forms of undertaking or security to secure proper performance of the contract.
The payments terms and details of the form of contract shall be provided in the Invitation to Tender documentation to be issued to those applicants who qualify for the tendering stage of the competition.
The contracting entities reserves the right to require groups of economic operators to take a particular legal form upon contract award or to require that one party has primary liability or to require each party to be jointly and severally liable. The contracting authorities also reserves the right to require bonds, deposits, guarantees, collateral warranties or other appropriate forms of undertaking or security to secure proper performance of the contract.
The contracting entity's requirement will be set out in the IM, Pre-qualification document and in the invitation
to tender/negotiate. The successful tenderer(s) must comply with AES's terms and conditions on corporate