Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/03/2017
Expire date: 04/04/2017
External Reference: 2017-893697
TED Reference: 2017/S 045-082545
Contract notice
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Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Tourism Ireland Limited
N/A
5th Floor - Bishop's Square, Redmond's Hill
D02 TD99
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Hannah Hughes
Telephone:
+353 14763474
E-mail:
hhughes@tourismireland.com
Fax:
+353 014763642
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1197
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=109299&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
Other activity:
Tourism - Destination Marketing
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Provision of Wide Area Network [WAN] Services
Reference number:
WANPOC/DMcI/2017
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72720000
-
Wide area network services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The ICT Department of Tourism Ireland wishes to enter into a contract with a Supplier for the provision of Wide Area Network [WAN] Services. Tourism Ireland currently has an MPLS network but alternative solutions may be considered. The requirements of the service are clearly defined and are based on the existing services. The Contract term will be for an initial three year period, subject to budget, satisfactory annual performance, and other factors. The contract may be extended annually, at Tourism Ireland's discretion, for up to a further 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 2380000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72611000
-
Technical computer support services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN -
NORTHERN IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Island of Ireland and across Tourism Ireland's global network of offices
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The ICT Department of Tourism Ireland wishes to enter into a contract with a Supplier for the provision of Wide Area Network [WAN] Services. Tourism Ireland currently has an MPLS network but alternative solutions may be considered. The requirements of the service are clearly defined and are based on the existing services. The Contract term will be for an initial three years period, subject to budget and annual performance review, and other factors. The contract may be extended annually, at Tourism Ireland's discretion, for up to a further 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance.
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: 1700000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
84
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract term will be for an initial three years period, subject to budget and annual performance review, and other factors. The contract may be extended annually, at Tourism Ireland's discretion, for up to a further 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance, up to a maximum term of 7 years
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:
Proven skills, knowledge and experience of the proposed team in the provision of a Wide Area Network infrastructure in the areas as outlined.
Previous relevant experience in managing contracts of a similar size and nature in the previous 3 years.
Adequate resources to fulfil the requirements.
Previous relevant experience in managing contracts of a similar size and nature in the previous 3 years.
Adequate resources to fulfil the requirements.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
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
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Satisfaction with the financial standing of the Supplier
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have robust financial standing by providing:
• Audited accounts or balance sheets for the past 2 financial years or if unavailable, an acceptable explanation as to why they are unavailable. Reluctance or failure to supply audited accounts is not deemed to be an acceptable explanation.
• Statement of overall turnover and turnover on services to which the contract relates for the past 2 financial years.
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have robust financial standing by providing:
• Audited accounts or balance sheets for the past 2 financial years or if unavailable, an acceptable explanation as to why they are unavailable. Reluctance or failure to supply audited accounts is not deemed to be an acceptable explanation.
• Statement of overall turnover and turnover on services to which the contract relates for the past 2 financial years.
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Proven skills, knowledge and experience of the proposed team in the areas as outlined in the provision of a Wide Area Network infrastructure
Previous relevant experience in managing contracts of a similar size and nature in the previous 3 years.
Adequate resources to fulfil the requirements.
Previous relevant experience in managing contracts of a similar size and nature in the previous 3 years.
Adequate resources to fulfil the requirements.
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
Restricted 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.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/04/2017
Local time:
15:00
IV.2.3)
Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date: 04/06/2017
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)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
These services are being tendered using a Restricted procedure.
Requests to Participate must be submitted in line with the submission procedure detailed in the Instructions Document
Tourism Ireland cannot accept responsibility for applications that are lost or damaged during delivery.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Tourism Ireland will not be responsible for costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants, whether or not a final contract is awarded.
Tourism Ireland is subject to the provisions of the Code of Practice on Freedom of Information for North/South Implementation Bodies and Tourism Ireland.
Award of this contract will be subject to the winning Tenderer's compliance with the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 [if based in Northern Ireland].
Award of this contract will be subject to selected candidate obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate or equivalent as required by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
The contract will be subject to Irish law.
Award of this Contract will be subject to the approval of the Board of Tourism Ireland.
Tourism Ireland reserves the right without advance notice (and without giving reasons unless so required by law and without liability to the applicants) to amend or otherwise change the process or to terminate the process.
This notice does not represent a commitment to enter into any contract(s).
Requests to Participate must be submitted in line with the submission procedure detailed in the Instructions Document
Tourism Ireland cannot accept responsibility for applications that are lost or damaged during delivery.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Tourism Ireland will not be responsible for costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants, whether or not a final contract is awarded.
Tourism Ireland is subject to the provisions of the Code of Practice on Freedom of Information for North/South Implementation Bodies and Tourism Ireland.
Award of this contract will be subject to the winning Tenderer's compliance with the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 [if based in Northern Ireland].
Award of this contract will be subject to selected candidate obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate or equivalent as required by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
The contract will be subject to Irish law.
Award of this Contract will be subject to the approval of the Board of Tourism Ireland.
Tourism Ireland reserves the right without advance notice (and without giving reasons unless so required by law and without liability to the applicants) to amend or otherwise change the process or to terminate the process.
This notice does not represent a commitment to enter into any contract(s).
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Dublin
IE
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
02/03/2017