Smart Electricity Meters and Head-End System Framework Agreement - Ireland

ESB Networks is seeking qualified suppliers for a multi-vendor framework agreement to supply smart electricity metering infrastructure across Ireland. This procurement includes two main lots: Lot 1 involves the manufacture, supply, and delivery of up to 1.5 million single-phase and three-phase smart electricity meters to be called off incrementally. Lot 2 requires development and implementation of a Head-End System (HES) capable of integrating with multiple meter vendors' products, delivering high interoperability across communications and system vendors. Key requirements include developing a HES meeting ESB's functional, security, and performance specifications for 1.5 million meters initially with capacity to scale to 3 million during the contract term; integrating with the Siemens Energy IP Meter Data Management System (MDMS); implementing the AC Electricity Smart Meter Generic Companion Profile (ACE SM GCP); integrating with existing ESB Networks systems and Mobile Network Operator platforms; and providing system implementation services including configuration, testing, migration, and commissioning. The framework agreement will be for an initial six-year term with an optional extension of up to nine additional years for ongoing IT support, maintenance, and technology lifecycle management. Interested economic operators should submit responses to the Prequalification Questionnaire as outlined in the tender documentation.