ETENDERS

Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/12/2016

Expire date: 27/01/2017

External Reference: 2016-458377

TED Reference: 2016/S 247-451682

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Finance
N/A
Government Buildings
Dublin
Merrion Street
IE
Contact person: Gary Hynds
Telephone: +353 6045308
E-mail: gary.hynds@finance.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.finance.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/310

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=106566&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=106566&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

Economic and financial affairs

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Capital Markets Public Relations Consultancy Services
Reference number:  DoF PR Consultancy Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79416200  -  Public relations consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The provision of public relations services in Ireland and internationally, in connection with a possible stock market privatisation process of Allied Irish Banks (AIB).
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)

79416200  -  Public relations consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of public relations services in Ireland and
internationally, in connection with a possible stock
market privatisation process in relation to Allied Irish
Bank (AIB).
These services will include:
• Privatisation communications and media strategy development and planning
• Implementation of communications strategy including the development of media schedule covering period from Intention to Float (ITF) to Initial Public Offering (IPO)
• Development of key messaging themes with pro-active and reactive engagement with media personnel and influencers
• Assistance with press releases, presentations and public briefings.
• After market assistance including monitoring of media reportage. Assist in responding to media queries in relation to the IPO and media train nominated spokespersons
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Fees  /  Weighting:  30
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: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Please see RFT documentation
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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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

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: no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  27/01/2017
Local time:  17:00
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 : 18  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  27/01/2017
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The Courts of Ireland
Dublin
IE

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

20/12/2016