Tender for Software Consulting Services at Maynooth University, Ireland

Website for Obtaining Tender Documents ： https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7407281

Tender Website ： https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7407281

Subject Description ： The contracting authority (Maynooth University) is establishing a new energy services company for the RENEW project, aiming to enable households to respond intelligently to real-time electricity system conditions. This project requires the development of relevant software and consulting services by combining smart meter data, wholesale price signals, and digital automation technologies, enabling consumers and communities to shift electricity usage away from peak periods, thereby reducing costs, alleviating system pressure, and improving the integration of renewable energy. This approach aims to align consumer behavior with grid demand, support energy affordability, and contribute to building a more flexible, resilient, and decarbonized electricity system for Ireland.

Core Project Objective ： Through software solutions and consulting services, achieve intelligent scheduling of residential electricity load, optimize grid operational efficiency, and promote renewable energy consumption.

Scope of Services ： Covers software consulting, system development, internet technical support, and R&D and related consulting services for renewable energy projects. Specific services may include but are not limited to: requirements analysis, system architecture design, software prototype development, intelligent algorithm model construction, data integration and analysis, system testing and deployment, technical support and maintenance, and project-related consulting and research services.

Expected Deliverables ： A software system or platform capable of integrating smart meter data and wholesale electricity price signals, and guiding household users to optimize their electricity consumption behavior through digital automation technologies.

Internal Identifier ： 1

Main Category (CPV Code) ： 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Additional Category (CPV Code) ： 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

National Subdivision (NUTS) ： Dublin (IE061)

Country ： Ireland

Estimated Duration ： 48 months

Estimated Value (excluding VAT) ： 300,000.00 EUR

Is Participation Reserved? ： Participation is not reserved

Is it Funded by EU Funds? ： No

Is it Covered by the GPA? ： Yes

Strategic Procurement Objective ： Non-strategic procurement

Submission Terms ： Electronic submission required

Are Electronic Catalogues Allowed? ： Not allowed

Can Tenderers Submit Multiple Bids? ： Not allowed

Tender Validity Period ： 4 months

Public Opening Date ： 1 April 2026 00:00 (UTC+00:00) Western European Time (GMT)

Must Contract Execution be within a Sheltered Employment Programme Framework? ： No

Are Electronic Invoices Required? ： Yes

Are Electronic Orders Used? ： Yes

Are Electronic Payments Used? ： Yes

Framework Agreement ： Framework agreement, partly without reopening of competition, partly with reopening of competition

Maximum Number of Participants ： 10

Are Electronic Auctions Used? ： No

Review Body ： The High Court of Ireland

Body Providing Offline Access to Procurement Documents ： Maynooth University

Body Providing Further Information on Review Procedures ： The High Court of Ireland

Body Receiving Tenders ： Maynooth University

Body Processing Tenders ： Maynooth University