Would you like to work with the DCC? Our suppliers are a key part of our journey towards Net Zero. Our Commercial Team periodically reviews and publishes upcoming tender opportunities. To register your interest please review the opportunities and submit a form below (unless stated otherwise within the opportunity description). You will receive an automated email acknowledging your interest. Should your pre-qualification questionnaire pass our checks we will then contact you with further information when initiating the activity.
Please note that priorities and scope of activity within the business may change from time to time.
Current opportunities
SMETS2 Software Support - DCC Boxed
DCC Reference number
TBC
Activity description
For the Provision, Support, Maintenance and Modifications of the DCC Boxed solution including ongoing support for the Reference Test Data Set (RTDS)
Anticipated start date
RFI issuance 15 July 2024
Anticipated value
Tier 3 – Low value procurement
Overview
DCC Boxed Procurement Request for Proposal (RFP) will enable DCC to deliver a solution that:
- Is fit for purpose and maintain service quality
- Will maintain the service provision by ensuring the solution is maintained and kept up to date with changes to the DCC environment
DCC Boxed emulates the DCC, smart metering network in a self-contained environment, without impacting or connecting to the live production environment.
Application, Network, Security and Operations (ANSO) service provision
DCC reference number
SOU000059
Activity description
Application, Network, Security and Operations (ANSO) service provision for 1st-generation smart meters (SMETS1)
Service
Hosting, associated infrastructure, and service management
Anticipated start date
15 September 2024
Anticipated value
Tier 1 – High value procurement
Overview
The Application, Network, Security and Operations (ANSO) service provision is a key element to the security of the SMETS1 Service Provider (S1SP) within the 1st generation smart meters (SMETS1) Final Operating Capability (FOC) cohort. DCC are looking to identify an ANSO provider to deliver the Cloud Hosting, associated infrastructure, and service management wrapper for the SMETS1 software application. DCC are looking for a solution that is fit-for-purpose, secure, scalable solution, highly available, and provides a robust service while aligning to DCC standards.
To register your interest and be included in our early market engagement for this sourcing event, please email procurement@smartdcc.co.uk by 6 August 2024 and use 'ANSO procurement' in the subject line.
PKI-Enduring Re-Procurement: Public Key Infrastructure RFP
DCC reference number
DCCT0346
Activity description
For the Provision, Support and Maintenance and Operation of a Solution for the DCC Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) function and associated Hosting, Network, Software, and Security Services.
Programme
PKI-E Re-Procurement
Anticipated start date
RFP Issuance 2nd January 2024
Anticipated value
Tier 1 – High value procurement
Overview
PKI Re-Procurement Request for Proposal (RFP) will enable DCC to deliver a solution that:
- Is fit for purpose and maintain service quality
- Will maintain service continuity as a key element of national energy infrastructure
- Seeks to continually improve and offer the flexibility to adapt to changing needs, requirements, and expectations
The DCC will need to transform the PKI and invest in an enduring platform that is secure, scalable, extensible, and flexible to meet future demands and fulfil the DCC’s licence obligations.
The RFP remit will core PKI components, including hosting, security services, and network connectivity, along with migration.
To register your interest and be included in this procurement please email procurement@smartdcc.co.uk by Friday 7 December and use PKI re-procurement' in the subject line.
Data Services Provider: Data Systems Request for Proposal
DCC reference number
DCCT0297
Activity description
For the Provision, Maintenance and Operation of a Data Systems Platform and associated Hosting, Network and Security Services.
Programme
Data Services Provider: Data Systems
Anticipated start date
RFP issuance October to December 2023
Overview
The key strategic elements that the Data Services Provider: Data Systems Request for Proposal (DSP DS RFP) will enable DCC to deliver a solution that:
- Is fit for purpose and maintains service quality
- Will maintain service continuity as a key element of national energy infrastructure
- Seeks to continually improve and offer the flexibility to adapt to changing needs, requirements, and expectations
The DCC will need to transform the DSP and invest in an enduring platform that is secure, scalable, extensible, and flexible to meet future demands and fulfil the DCC’s licence obligations.
The RFP remit will cover multiple lots around core application services, hosting, security services and network connectivity services.
If you are interested in participating in this Competition and wish to receive the Selection Questionnaire, please contact DSP Procurement at dspprocurement@smartdcc.co.uk. The Selection Questionnaire stage of this Competition launches on 6 November 2023 and closes at 5pm GMT on the 24 November 2023 for submissions.
Central Switching Service - System Integration
DCC reference number
DCCT0416
Activity description
For the provision of a service partner to manage systems integration for the Central Switching Service.
Service
Central Switching Service - System Integration
Anticipated start date
Selection Questionnaire issued September to October 2023
Anticipated value
Tier 1 – High value procurement
Overview
The Central Switching Service requires an independent system integrator to support the change pipeline, including Retail Energy Code modifications and releases. This RFP seeks to award a new contract that will replace the existing system integration arrangements. The scope of the SI contract encompasses E2E testing, transition to live operations of the CSS system and service components, together with a range of portfolio, design, supplier, environments and release management functions. The SI will oversee, co-ordinate and manage the E2E integration across all CSS components and the changes to core systems and services, including associated data migration activities.
DCC intend to run a bidders brief on Monday 09/10/2023 with a view to providing potential bidders with information on the requirements, timelines, & commercial model for this sourcing event. If you are interested in attending please send an email to procurement@smartdcc.co.uk (please include matteo.linzi@capita.co.uk and kenneth.bresnahan@smartdcc.co.uk in cc) detailing the names and emails of proposed attendees by 5pm on 05/10/2023. Please limit this to a maximum of two individuals from your organisation.
More information on the Central Switching Service can be found at: Centralised energy supplier switching service | Smart DCC and Switching programme | Ofgem
All question or enquiries relating to this opportunity should be sent to: procurement@smartdcc.co.uk with matteo.linzi@capitca.com in cc.
Future Services Management (FSM) - Procurement – ITSM Tool, Implementation Partner
DCC reference number
DCCSSP0044
Activity description
For the Design, Build, Implementation and testing, for DCC's owned instance of an ITSM tool on a Private cloud infrastructure. Will include multi-year support and maintenance.
Programme
Future Services Management (FSM) Procurement
Anticipated start date
RFI issuance February 2024
Contract Signature - July 2024
Anticipated value
Tier 1 – High value procurement
Overview
Future Services Management (FSM) Project - Procurement Request for Information (RFI) will enable DCC to deliver a solution that:
- Is fit for purpose and improves the customer service experience
- Will include, Interfaces, API Gateways, SSO and Identity Management, and integration with existing systems
- The solution will need to include a new order management system capability, to support 4G comms hubs, and will require productive collaboration with DCC's existing supply base
- Seeks to continually improve and offer the flexibility to adapt to changing needs, requirements, and expectations
- Prospective suppliers will need to demonstrate expertise on configuration and customisation of off the shelf ITSM solutions.
The DCC will need to go through business transformation and business process re-engineering to migrate to the new ITSM tooling a secure, scalable, extensible, and flexible way to meet future demands and fulfil the DCC’s licence obligations.
To register your interest and be included in our FSM early market engagement please email procurement@smartdcc.co.uk by Monday 20th November and use 'FSM procurement' in the subject line.
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