The upgrade of the existing NMS from 2.4 to version 2.6

It is proposed to upgrade the existing NMS from 2.4 to 2.6 to ensure full OEM support, ensure maximum cybersecurity protection and ensure integration with other critical applications. Prior information notice OJ S 100/2025 26/05/2025 has been issued for the full EU public procurement of an Advanced Distribution Management System …

CPV: 72000000 IT-teenused: nõuande-, tarkvaraarendus-, Interneti- ja tugiteenused
Täitmise koht:
The upgrade of the existing NMS from 2.4 to version 2.6
Auhindade andmise asutus:
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Auhinna number:
1

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Legal type of the buyer : Entity with special or exclusive rights
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : The upgrade of the existing NMS from 2.4 to version 2.6
Description : It is proposed to upgrade the existing NMS from 2.4 to 2.6 to ensure full OEM support, ensure maximum cybersecurity protection and ensure integration with other critical applications. Prior information notice OJ S 100/2025 26/05/2025 has been issued for the full EU public procurement of an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) or equivalent solution, which procurement will commence in 2027 so as to be completed and a contract awarded by 2028.In the meantime this upgrade to version 6.1 is required so as to keep the current system in support.
Procedure identifier : 759875d8-a2d2-40a4-8e1e-fa5e80d07497
Type of procedure : Negotiated without prior call for competition

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 17 500 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 17 500 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : The upgrade of the existing NMS from 2.4 to version 2.6
Description : It is proposed to upgrade the existing NMS from 2.4 to 2.6 before procuring a new Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) or equivalent solution because version 2.4 will not be supported or maintained beyond 2026 . Prior information notice OJ S 100/2025 26/05/2025 also refers.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 36 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 17 500 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Information about review deadlines : The timelines for review can be found in the Utilities Directive
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Organisation signing the contract : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )

6. Results

Maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice : 17 500 000 Euro
Approximate value of the framework agreements : 0 Euro
Direct award :
Justification for direct award : The contract can be provided only by a particular economic operator because of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights
Other justification : The NMS integrated into the ESBN infrastructure is a bespoke, nebulous, and highly customised solution. The NMS has been built by Oracle Utilities and utilises the NMS product suite as a foundation layer. Version 2.4 of NMS in operation within ESBN is constructed via a combination of software products as well as customised code which is integrated into a large number of other ESBN systems and software. Any modifications or upgrades to NMS can only be undertaken by Oracle in their capacity as OEM.

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0001

At least one winner was chosen.
Framework agreement :
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 17 500 000 Euro
Re-estimated value of the framework agreement : 0 Euro

6.1.2 Information about winners

Winner :
Official name : Oracle EMEA Limited
Tender :
Tender identifier : Oracle EMEA Limited
Identifier of lot or group of lots : LOT-0001
Value of the tender : 0 Euro
The tender is a variant : no
Subcontracting : Not yet known
Contract information :
Identifier of the contract : The upgrade of the existing NMS from 2.4 to version 2.6
Organisation signing the contract : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 1

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Registration number : 465172
Postal address : 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 KT92
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 016765831
Internet address : https://www.esb.ie
Buyer profile : https://www.esb.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation signing the contract

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

8.1 ORG-0004

Official name : Oracle EMEA Limited
Size of the economic operator : Large
The organisation is a natural person
Registration number : Oracle 123
Town : Eastpoint Business Park, Fairview, Dublin 3
Postcode : Eastpoint Business Park, Fairview, Dublin 3
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Roles of this organisation :
Tenderer
Winner of these lots : LOT-0001

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : d6ecd488-25ca-40b3-b28f-cf0e5adf59c6 - 02
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 15/08/2025 09:37 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00539589-2025
OJ S issue number : 157/2025
Publication date : 19/08/2025