Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/01/2017
Expire date: 27/02/2017
External Reference: 2017-604749
TED Reference: 2017/S 020-033629
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Food Safety Promotion Board
N/A
7 Eastgate Avenue
Cork
Little Island
IE
Contact person:
Fiona Gilligan
E-mail:
fgilligan@safefood.eu
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://safefoodonline.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/415
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=107684&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
another address:
Achilles Procurement Services Ltd
1 Harmsworth, Greenmount Office Park
Dublin
D6W TF84
IE
Contact person:
Ann Healy
E-mail:
info@achilles.com
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main address:
www.achilles.com
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:
Promotion of food safety
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Multi-party framework agreement for the provision of an integrated design (to include digital services), print and print management service in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Reference number:
2017 Integrated Design
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79415200
-
Design consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
safefood wishes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of an integrated design (to include digital services), print and print management service in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
safefood produces a range of corporate publications, consumer literature, technical documentation and digital design all coming under the safefood brand and sometimes in conjunction with other agencies. safefood wishes to establish the multi operator framework to provide an effective design solution and to manage these design and printing requirements.
Range of Services Required:
• Design consultancy for digital and printed materials
• Print management
• Web design
• Proofing of documentation
• Brand development consultancy – visual identity
• Integrated campaign development
• Video creation
• Document management
safefood produces a range of corporate publications, consumer literature, technical documentation and digital design all coming under the safefood brand and sometimes in conjunction with other agencies. safefood wishes to establish the multi operator framework to provide an effective design solution and to manage these design and printing requirements.
Range of Services Required:
• Design consultancy for digital and printed materials
• Print management
• Web design
• Proofing of documentation
• Brand development consultancy – visual identity
• Integrated campaign development
• Video creation
• Document management
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
32354500
-
Video films
79800000
-
Printing and related services
79822500
-
Graphic design services
79930000
-
Specialty design services
79933000
-
Design support services
92111260
-
Information video-tape production
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE021 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
safefood wishes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of an integrated design (to include digital services), print and print management service in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
safefood produces a range of corporate publications, consumer literature, technical documentation and digital design all coming under the safefood brand and sometimes in conjunction with other agencies. safefood wishes to establish the multi operator framework to provide an effective design solution and to manage these design and printing requirements.
Range of Services Required:
• Design consultancy for digital and printed materials
• Print management
• Web design
• Proofing of documentation
• Brand development consultancy – visual identity
• Integrated campaign development
• Video creation
• Document management
safefood produces a range of corporate publications, consumer literature, technical documentation and digital design all coming under the safefood brand and sometimes in conjunction with other agencies. safefood wishes to establish the multi operator framework to provide an effective design solution and to manage these design and printing requirements.
Range of Services Required:
• Design consultancy for digital and printed materials
• Print management
• Web design
• Proofing of documentation
• Brand development consultancy – visual identity
• Integrated campaign development
• Video creation
• Document management
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: 1000000.00
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 by further periods of one (1) year subject to a maximum of four (4) years, subject to annual review, satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
See 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 (Ref etenders ID: 113488)
www.etenders.gov.ie only (Ref etenders ID: 113488)
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:
See Qualification Questionnaire document for details.
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
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:
3
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:
27/02/2017
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
Etenders ID: 113488
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €750,000 to €1,000,000 (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. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
2) 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.
3) The numbers invited to tender will be at least five (5) subject to that number qualifying.
4) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
6) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
8) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer(s) to join the framework agreement as appropriate, at any time during the tender validity period.
9) In the event that, following the award of any contract under this framework agreement if the framework member cannot, for whatever reason, deliver the required services to the satisfaction of the Contracting Authority; the Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next highest-ranked tenderer emerging from the process at any time during the contract tender validity period.
10) 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.
11) 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.
12) 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
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in the region of €750,000 to €1,000,000 (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. Note: that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
2) 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.
3) The numbers invited to tender will be at least five (5) subject to that number qualifying.
4) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
6) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
8) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer(s) to join the framework agreement as appropriate, at any time during the tender validity period.
9) In the event that, following the award of any contract under this framework agreement if the framework member cannot, for whatever reason, deliver the required services to the satisfaction of the Contracting Authority; the Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next highest-ranked tenderer emerging from the process at any time during the contract tender validity period.
10) 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.
11) 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.
12) 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
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Dublin
IE
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
26/01/2017