ETENDERS

Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 21/09/2015

Expire date: 02/11/2015

External Reference: 2015-806092

TED Reference: 2015/S 186-337240

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Classic Sector

Directive 2004/18/EC

Services

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name, addresses and contact point(s)

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála
N/A
80 St Stephen's Green
DO2 VY53Dublin  Dublin
IE
Contact point(s): Finance Unit
For the attention of: John Histon
Telephone: +353 114084002
E-mail: john.histon@dfa.ie
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://www.dfa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: http://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/CompanyInformation/Index/246
Electronic access to information: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92879&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92879&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from:The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.3)

Main activity

  • General public services
I.4)

Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1)

Description

II.1.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:

Provision of International Communication Links

II.1.2)

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Services
    Category No5:  Telecommunications services
    Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance:

    ireland

    NUTS code
    IRELAND
    II.1.3)

    Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)

    The notice involves a public contract
    II.1.5)

    Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

    The provision of international telecommunications (data links) from Dublin to its

    Missions around the world. These locations are divided into 6 lots. The

    Department consists of HQ Offices in Dublin and Limerick and a number of

    additional locations in Ireland. These are complemented by over 78 Missions

    abroad. The location and number are kept under review and are subject to

    change. Currently the Department has point to point communication links from HQ

    to each Missions These communication links are provided through a mixture of

    E1, Ethernet and satellite technologies which facilitate mission critical services

    such as email, internet access, VoIP, video conferencing, Passport Application

    System, Visa Application System and management information systems. The

    Department has two HQ datacentre locations for the delivery of communication

    circuits. Currently the data circuits are based on three types of technology: •

    Satellite connections - bandwidth 1Mbs. • E1 Leased Lines - bandwidth 2Mbs. •

    Ethernet Circuit – bandwidth 10Mbs or 20Mbs The Department’s preference is for

    terrestrial circuits, where available. Tenderers may submit a tender for single,

    multiple, or all lots. They must be able to provide connectivity to all sites in the lots

    they bid for. Tenders not meeting this requirement will not be evaluated for that

    lot. The exception is Lot 6, which will be evaluated on a site by site basis.

    Tenderers should take note of the satellite hardware that is currently owned by the

    Department and is in place in certain sites. Tenderers must confirm that they will

    be in a position to provide the proposed service using this equipment and that all

    elements of their solution are compatible with the Department‘s existing

    equipment. Proposals requiring significant new or different hardware will not be

    considered. However, proposals requiring only minor and low cost adjustments

    (e.g. larger dishes) will be considered.

    II.1.6)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    II.1.7)

    Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

    The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):  no
    II.1.8)

    Lots

    This contract is divided into lots:  yes
    Tenders may be submitted for  one or more lots
    II.1.9)

    Information about variants

    Variants will be accepted:  no
    II.2)

    Quantity or scope of the contract

    II.2.1)

    Total quantity or scope:

    6 Lots - see request for tender documents

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    II.2.2)

    Information about options

    Options: no
    II.2.3)

    Information about renewals

    This contract is subject to renewal: no
    II.3)

    Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

    Duration in months: 036 (from the award of the contract)

    Information about lots

    Lot No: 1  Lot title: Lot 1
    1)

    Short description:

    See Request for Tender document

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    See Request fro Tender Document

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Lot No: 2  Lot title: Lot 2
    1)

    Short description:

    See Request for Tender document

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    See request for tender document

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Lot No: 3  Lot title: Lot 3
    1)

    Short description:

    See Request for Tender document

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    See request for tender document

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Lot No: 4  Lot title: Lot 4
    1)

    Short description:

    See Request for Tender document

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    See request for Tender document

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Lot No: 5  Lot title: Lot 5
    1)

    Short description:

    See Request for Tender document

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    see request for tender document

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Lot No: 6  Lot title: Lot 6
    1)

    Short description:

    See Request for Tender document

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    64200000   Telecommunications services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    30211400   Computer configurations
    50300000   Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
    50324000   Support services of personal computers
    50330000   Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
    50331000   Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
    50332000   Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
    50334400   Communications system maintenance services
    64210000   Telephone and data transmission services
    64216120   Electronic mail services
    64227000   Integrated telecommunications services
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    72130000   Computer-site planning consultancy services
    72211000   Programming services of systems and user software
    72212200   Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
    72212219   Miscellaneous networking software development services
    72212220   Internet and intranet software development services
    72212222   Web server software development services
    72212500   Communication and multimedia software development services
    72222300   Information technology services
    72228000   Hardware integration consultancy services
    72246000   Systems consultancy services
    72250000   System and support services
    72300000   Data services
    72315000   Data network management and support services
    72315100   Data network support services
    72315200   Data network management services
    72510000   Computer-related management services
    72511000   Network management software services
    72514000   Computer facilities management services
    72600000   Computer support and consultancy services
    72610000   Computer support services
    72611000   Technical computer support services
    72700000   Computer network services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    see request for tender document

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 6600000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

    III.1)

    Conditions relating to the contract

    III.1.4)

    Other particular conditions

    The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
    III.2)

    Conditions for participation

    III.2.1)

    Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    Please see RFT and attached documents

    III.2.2)

    Economic and financial ability

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    Please see RFT and attached documents

    Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

    Please see RFT and attached documents

    III.2.3)

    Technical capacity

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    Please see RFT and attached documents

    Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

    Please see RFT and attached documents

    III.3)

    Conditions specific to services contracts

    III.3.1)

    Information about a particular profession

    Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
    III.3.2)

    Staff responsible for the execution of the service

    Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no

    Section IV: Procedure

    IV.1)

    Type of procedure

    IV.1.1)

    Type of procedure

    Open
    IV.2)

    Award criteria

    IV.2.1)

    Award criteria

    The most economically advantageous tender in terms of , the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
    IV.2.2)

    Information about electronic auction

    An electronic auction will be used: no
    IV.3)

    Administrative information

    IV.3.2)

    Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

    no
    IV.3.3)

    Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document

    Payable documents: no
    IV.3.4)

    Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

    02.11.2015 - 17:30
    IV.3.6)

    Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

    EN
    IV.3.7)

    Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

    Duration in months: 036 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
    IV.3.8)

    Conditions for opening tenders

    Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no

    Section VI: Complementary information

    VI.1)

    Information about recurrence

    This is a recurrent procurement: no
    VI.2)

    Information about European Union funds

    The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
    VI.3)

    Additional information:

    Please see RFT and attached documents

    VI.4)

    Procedures for appeal

    VI.4.1)

    Body responsible for appeal procedures

    The Registrar
    The High Courts, Four Courts
    DO2 VY53  Dublin
    IE
    Telephone: +353 18886000
    Internet address:
     

    Body responsible for mediation procedures

    VI.4.2)

    Lodging of appeals

    Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:

    Please consult your Legal Advisor

    VI.4.3)

    Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

    The Registrar
    Central office of the High Court, Ground Floor, (East Wing), Inns Quay, Four Courts
    DO2 VY53  Dublin
    IE
    Telephone: +353 18886000
    Internet address: