Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/06/2016
Expire date: 04/07/2016
External Reference: 2016-813475
TED Reference: 2016/S 106-188545
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
National Gallery of Ireland
N/A
Merrion Square West
Ireland
Dublin 2
IE
E-mail:
procurement@ngi.ie
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.nationalgallery.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/218
I.3)
Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99688&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
The upgrade OR replacement of the current Website Content Management System, and related services for the National Gallery of Ireland
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72413000
-
World wide web (www) site design services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the
establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for the upgrade OR
replacement of a Website Content Management System, the redesign of the
website and the provision of website support, maintenance and hosting services
for the National Gallery of Ireland. All existing functionality must be maintained
and supported.
The service involves all of the following
1. Upgrade or replacement of the current Website Content Management
System.
2. Information architecture, user experience and template design adhering to
current brand guidelines
3. Continuous development of the website
4. Maintenance and support of the website including value added services
5. Hosting of the website
Use of third parties by the tenderer is acceptable for any of the five aspects
above. Should a third party be utilised they must be identified in the Candidates
response to Section A1 of Appendix 1.
establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for the upgrade OR
replacement of a Website Content Management System, the redesign of the
website and the provision of website support, maintenance and hosting services
for the National Gallery of Ireland. All existing functionality must be maintained
and supported.
The service involves all of the following
1. Upgrade or replacement of the current Website Content Management
System.
2. Information architecture, user experience and template design adhering to
current brand guidelines
3. Continuous development of the website
4. Maintenance and support of the website including value added services
5. Hosting of the website
Use of third parties by the tenderer is acceptable for any of the five aspects
above. Should a third party be utilised they must be identified in the Candidates
response to Section A1 of Appendix 1.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72212517
-
IT software development services
72415000
-
World wide web (www) site operation host services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the
establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for the upgrade OR
replacement of a Website Content Management System, the redesign of the
website and the provision of website support, maintenance and hosting services
for the National Gallery of Ireland. All existing functionality must be maintained
and supported.
The service involves all of the following
1. Upgrade or replacement of the current Website Content Management
System.
2. Information architecture, user experience and template design adhering to
current brand guidelines
3. Continuous development of the website
4. Maintenance and support of the website including value added services
5. Hosting of the website
Use of third parties by the tenderer is acceptable for any of the five aspects
above. Should a third party be utilised they must be identified in the Candidates
response to Section A1 of Appendix 1.
establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for the upgrade OR
replacement of a Website Content Management System, the redesign of the
website and the provision of website support, maintenance and hosting services
for the National Gallery of Ireland. All existing functionality must be maintained
and supported.
The service involves all of the following
1. Upgrade or replacement of the current Website Content Management
System.
2. Information architecture, user experience and template design adhering to
current brand guidelines
3. Continuous development of the website
4. Maintenance and support of the website including value added services
5. Hosting of the website
Use of third parties by the tenderer is acceptable for any of the five aspects
above. Should a third party be utilised they must be identified in the Candidates
response to Section A1 of Appendix 1.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreement will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years, subject to a maximum of four (4) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
See attached \Qualification Questionnaire document for details.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie only
www.etenders.gov.ie only
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.1)
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
n/a
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1)
Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
Available at tender stage.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/07/2016
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
ETENDERS RFT 105924
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
7) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return FULLY COMPLETED questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
9) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting authority reserves the right to invite at least 5 subject to that number qualifying.
10) The estimated total value of any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €150,000 – €200,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement.
It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement.
11) For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
7) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
8) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return FULLY COMPLETED questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
9) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting authority reserves the right to invite at least 5 subject to that number qualifying.
10) The estimated total value of any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €150,000 – €200,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement.
It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement.
11) For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886125
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
www.courts.ie
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
01/06/2016