ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/06/2016

Expire date: 04/08/2016

External Reference: 2016-423454

TED Reference: 2016/S 125-223184

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Road Safety Authority (RSA)
N/A
Moy Business Park
Ballina
Dublin Road
IE
Contact person: Lorraine Hernon
Telephone: +353 9625000
E-mail: lhernon@rsa.ie
Fax: +353 9625252
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.rsa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/481

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=100321&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100321&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
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

Other activity:  Road Safety and Public Service Provision

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Driver Theory Testing Service
Reference number:  ET1603
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80411100  -  Driving-test services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Authority, which is the agency in Ireland responsible for reducing death and
injuries on Irish roads, is seeking a Contractor for the continued delivery of the
RSA Driver Theory Test Service. The Theory Test services include the following:
• computerised testing service for the following theory tests:
• Learner Driver Theory Test, Certificate of Professional Competence
certification process, Emergency Services Driving Standard Theory Test and
Approved Driving Instructors Theory Test.
• Other Optional Services may also be required to be delivered, including (but
not limited to) Hazard Perception Testing, One Stop Shop and Safe2 services.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 18000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80411100  -  Driving-test services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authority, which is the agency in Ireland responsible for reducing death and
injuries on Irish roads, is seeking a Contractor for the continued delivery of the
RSA Driver Theory Test Service. The Theory Test services include the following:
• computerised testing service for the following theory tests:
• Learner Driver Theory Test, Certificate of Professional Competence
certification process, Emergency Services Driving Standard Theory Test and
Approved Driving Instructors Theory Test.
• Other Optional Services may also be required to be delivered, including (but
not limited to) Hazard Perception Testing, One Stop Shop and Safe2 services.
• The RSA Theory Test Service shall also include the following services:
• Operation, maintenance and staffing of RSA Theory Test Centres.
• Data Protection and Security services,
• Identity Validation
• Call centre and Customer Services,
• Information Technology services
• Road Safety Promotion,
• Translation and Assisted support,
• implementation,
• Reporting, Monitoring and Performance Review, and
• such Optional Services as may be required.
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: 18000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the five (5) year contract by one (1) year extensions up to a maximum term of seven (7) years.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

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:  Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2015/S 170-309862
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  25/07/2016
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  25/07/2016
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Ballina

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
60 months
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court of Ireland
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

28/06/2016