Digital and Data Capabilities Framework

Concepts

• information technology
• neso digital deliverables
• digital implementation services
• digital consultancy services
• digital skills
• different digital needs
• digital delivery
• data capabilities framework
• a digital sourcing framework
• digital

Location

LONDON

Description

National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO), a legally separate business within the National Grid Group, is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. The NGESO moves electricity around the system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7. National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) became a legally separate business from the wider National Grid Electricity Transmission (NG) in 2019. NGESO is on a journey to become NESO, a separate legal entity under UK government ownership during Summer 2024. Where in this notice we refer to NESO, this should be understood as also including NGESO before the change is taken place. The Digital, Data and Technology (DD&T) organisation within NESO provides the sourcing capabilities, roles and skills required to achieve NESO digital deliverables. To support the role of the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we will require a digital sourcing framework which enables digital delivery at pace. For this we will require a supply chain that consistently delivers a fit for purpose service, adapting to a constantly evolving NESO organisation with different digital needs. We require a supply chain that delivers knowledge, expertise of modern technology and provides access to innovation, and is able to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other relevant technologies into existing systems. We are looking for partners who are skilled in modern engineering practices such as DevSecOps, CI/CD, Automation and who are capable of continuously implementing technology transformation. NESO requires access to digital skills and programme support in a flexible way to achieve objectives under its Business Plan plus Digitalisation Strategy, whilst building relationships with suppliers who can partner in developing strategic direction, and implementing and transferring knowledge, as well as leveraging frontier technology. The scope of the framework will comprise digital consultancy services and digital implementation services. Our current thinking is that these will include the following components, but this may be subject to change before PQQ is issued: Lot 1: All Digital & Data Lot 2: Data & AI Lot 3: Security Lot 4: Engineering

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Indicators

Other Information

The lotting structure will be designed to suit a holistic or a more specialised approach to facilitate large companies and niche suppliers having places on the framework. These lots will be structured as NESO sees fit for its PQQ. Codes within this PIN cover all areas, so if interested please register for the codes associated with services and capabilities you can and want to provide. More information on National Grid ESO (NESO) can be found at https://www.nationalgrideso.com/ Our latest Digitalisation Strategy can be found at https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/299416/download All information provided in this notice should be considered indicative in nature and no overall decision on the lotting structure and exact scope have yet been made. This notice is not a formal request for expressions of interest. … National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) became a legally separate business from the wider National Grid Electricity Transmission (NG) in 2019. NGESO are on a journey to become FSO, a separate legal entity under UK government ownership in mid-2024. Pertinent to this, it must devise a long-term corporate network strategy. NESO is not obliged to respond to any correspondence related to this notice. Direct or indirect canvassing of NESO (or any person connected with it) by any person concerning this notice, or any attempt to procure information outside of the defined process is discouraged and may (in certain circumstances) require the disqualification of the relevant person(s) from participation in any future competitive procurement process. All information provided by NESO during this notice is at an early stage of development, is not intended by NESO to create any contract or other commitment and is not intended by NESO to be otherwise relied on by any person to any extent. NESO shall have no liability for any losses incurred by any person as a result any such reliance. Further to the enclosed PIN, please indicate your expression of interest and confirmation of registration of ALL UVDB codes relevant to the services you wish to provide for NESO under Digital and Data Capabilities Framework by emailing Caitlin.Williams@nationalgrid.com You must be fully registered on Achilles and registered against ALL UVDB Codes within each Lot in order to receive the Contract Notice and be invited to the Pre-Qualification Stage. Please clearly state for each Lot your interest and current status, i.e.: Lot 1 Interested? Yes/No If Yes, Fully registered on Achilles against UVDB Codes? Yes/No Partially registered Not registered at all Desta Wheeler (Desta.Wheeler@achilles.com) can support any issues with completion of your registration process on Achilles ahead of the qualification event planned to commence in 26th February 2024.