CON 1162 Smart Electricity Meters, Smart AMI HES

The Contracting Entity intends to procure a multi­vendor framework agreement for the provision of

CON 1162 Smart Electricity Meters, Smart AMI HES

Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )

## Summary The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking to procure a multi-vendor framework agreement for the provision of Smart Electricity Meters and Smart Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Head-End System (HES). The estimated value excluding VAT is €162,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Manufacture, supply, and delivery of up to 1,500,000 Single-Phase and Three-Phase Whole current Smart Electricity Meters * Development (inclusive of Security Architecture), development, implementation, and integration of the required IT systems for HES * Integration 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 * 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

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: 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. * Qualifications: Not stated. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Not stated.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €162,000,000 * Submission deadline: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 * Contract duration: 15 years with the option to extend for an additional 9 years * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission is required. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ) response as set out in section A.3 of the attached document. + Tender submission.

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing Smart Electricity Meters and AMI HES solutions, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: + The contract duration is 15 years with the option to extend for an additional 9 years, providing a long-term revenue stream. + The estimated value excluding VAT is €162,000,000, indicating a significant opportunity for successful bidders. * Risks: + The complexity of the IT systems required for HES may pose technical challenges for bidders. + The competitive nature of the tender process may lead to intense competition among bidders.

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