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Contract notice – utilities

Supplies

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

EirGrid plc

N/A

Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road

Ballsbridge

Dublin 4

Contact person: Paul Valentine

Telephone: +353 12370200

E-mail: paul.valentine@eirgrid.com

NUTS code: IE021 - Dublin

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.eirgrid.com

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219

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=109449&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=109449&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Energy Supplier

Reference number: ENQEIR562

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

EirGrid intends to award contracts for the provision of the following supplies using the following Lots;
Lot 1 – Electricity for EirGrid in Republic of Ireland
Lot 2 – Electricity for SONI in Northern Ireland
Lot 3 – Gas for EirGrid in Republic of Ireland
Lot 4 – Gas for SONI in Northern Ireland

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1400000.00 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

Electricity for EirGrid in Republic of Ireland

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09123000 - Natural gas

31682000 - Electricity supplies

65210000 - Gas distribution

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE021 - Dublin

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 – Electricity for EirGrid in Republic of Ireland
The contract period will be for a duration of two (2) years subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

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: no

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Electricity for SONI in Northern Ireland

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09123000 - Natural gas

31682000 - Electricity supplies

65210000 - Gas distribution

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKN01 - Belfast

NUTS code: UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Belfast

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 – Electricity for SONI in Northern Ireland
The contract period will be for a duration of two (2) years subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

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 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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: 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Gas for EirGrid in Republic of Ireland

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09123000 - Natural gas

31682000 - Electricity supplies

65210000 - Gas distribution

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE021 - Dublin

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 – Gas for EirGrid in Republic of Ireland
The contract period will be for a duration of two (2) years subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

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: 20000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

This contract is subject to renewal: no

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Gas for SONI in Northern Ireland

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

09123000 - Natural gas

31682000 - Electricity supplies

65210000 - Gas distribution

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKN01 - Belfast

NUTS code: UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Belfast

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4 – Gas for SONI in Northern Ireland
The contract period will be for a duration of two (2) years subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.

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: 50000.00 GBP

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24

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: 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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions: Please see Request for Tender attached to this notice

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.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: Please see Request for Tender attached to this notice

III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

Please see Request for Tender attached to this notice

III.1.7)

Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

Please see Request for Tender attached to this notice

III.1.8)

Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

Please see Request for Tender attached to this notice

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please see Request for Tender attached to this notice

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

Framework agreement with a single operator

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: 06/04/2017

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

Tender must be valid until: 13/04/2017

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 06/04/2017

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

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 or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) 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.
9) 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.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court

Four Courts

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section

Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

06/03/2017

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