Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/08/2016

Expire date: 15/09/2016

External Reference: 2016-509658

TED Reference: 2016/S 154-278614

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority
N/A
88-95 Amiens Street
Dublin
1
IE
Contact person: Procurement Unit
Telephone: +353 18847888
Fax: +353 18556821
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.failteireland.ie

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=102002&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Stand Requirements for National and International Events
Reference number:  CS/2016/05
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39154100  -  Exhibition stands
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Fáilte Ireland is seeking to appoint a supplier(s) to provide stand requirements for
Fáilte Ireland. The requirements in this regard have been divided into a two lots as
follows:
Lot 1 – Stands for International Events
Fáilte Ireland wishes to establish a single party framework agreement to design,
build, store and service a quality stand for Overseas Events, specifically (but not
limited to) EIBTM in Barcelona and IMEX in Frankfurt.
Lot 2 – Stands for National Events
Fáilte Ireland wishes to establish a multi-party framework agreement to design,
build, and store (as required) quality stands, backdrop & pull-ups for all National
Events. These events can range in size and type.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Stands for International Events
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39154100  -  Exhibition stands
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
NUTS code:  ES511 -  Barcelona
NUTS code:  DE712 -  Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Fáilte Ireland wishes to establish a single party framework agreement to design, build, store and service a quality stand for Overseas Events, specifically (but not limited to) EIBTM in Barcelona and IMEX in Frankfurt.
Please note that the 2 main events under this lot takes place in Barcelona and Frankfurt, however Fáilte Ireland reserves the right to request additional locations as any international events arise.
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: 900000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 1
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

Fáilte Ireland is seeking to appoint a supplier(s) to
provide stand requirements for Fáilte Ireland. The
requirements in this regard have been divided into a
two lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Stands for International Events
Lot 2 – Stands for National Events
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 – Stands for National Events
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39154100  -  Exhibition stands
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Fáilte Ireland wishes to establish a multi-party framework agreement to design, build, and store (as required) quality stands, backdrop & pull-ups for all National Events. These events can range in size and type.
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: 300000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3  /  Maximum number: 5
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

Fáilte Ireland is seeking to appoint a supplier(s) to
provide stand requirements for Fáilte Ireland. The
requirements in this regard have been divided into a
two lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Stands for International Events
Lot 2 – Stands for National Events

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:  As stated in the tender notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire which is available for downloading from the Irish Government procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As stated in the tender notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire which is available for downloading from the Irish Government procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As stated in the tender notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire which is available for downloading from the Irish Government procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As stated in the tender notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire which is available for downloading from the Irish Government procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As stated in the tender notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire which is available for downloading from the Irish Government procurement portal: www.etenders.gov.ie.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  5
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:  15/09/2016
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.3)

Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 26/09/2016
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 invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

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, participants or tenderers.
4) Establishment of the framework will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) If for any reason it is not possible to conclude the framework agreement with the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; or if having concluded the framework agreement the contracting authority considers that the successful tenderer has not met, or cannot meet its obligations; the contracting authority reserves the right to admit the next highest scoring tenderer to the framework on the basis of the same terms at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
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) 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 at the application stage.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Chief Registrar, The Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Internet address: www.courts.ie

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

08/08/2016