Work with the DCC

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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