Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/03/2017

Expire date: 21/04/2017

External Reference: 2017-236814

TED Reference: 2017/S 049-090463

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Supplies

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Ervia
N/A
P.O.Box 900, Webworks, Eglinton Street
Cork
Cork
IE
Contact person: Tender Admin
Telephone: +353 214239083
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ervia.ie

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://etenders.gov.ie/
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

A Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of IT Infrastructure and Related Services
Reference number:  17/036
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48800000  -  Information systems and servers
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Entity is undertaking a competitive tender process to establish a multi supplier framework agreement that will provision for all IT infrastructure and related services across Ervia, its subsidiaries and business units. It is the intention to appoint service providers to support the delivery of these requirements in the eight areas referenced below, each of which will constitute a separate lot. Lot 1 – Enterprise Class Servers; Lot 2 – Security Infrastructure; Lot 3 – Desktop Devices; Lot 4 – Mobile Devices; Lot 5 – Network Infrastructure; Lot 6 – Storage Infrastructure; Lot 7 – Cloud Services; Lot 8 – Converged Infrastructure. The framework agreement will be established for a term of five (5) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years at the sole discretion of Ervia. Maximum of 10 applicants per lot will be invited to tender for ITT stage, where the minimum requirements are demonstrated.
Please refer to the PQQ document for further details.
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

Enterprise Class Servers
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Scope of service is the provision of Enterprise Class Servers and ancillary services to Ervia including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance and licensing, as well as associated products such as Racks, KVM's, Memory, Hard
Drives, Input devices etc. The services should include planning, configuration and testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via
email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Security Infrastructure
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Scope of service is the provision of Security Infrastructure and ancillary services to Ervia
including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance and licensing, as well as associated products such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention. The services should include planning, configuration and
testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Desktop Devices
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Scope of service is the provision of Desktop Devices and ancillary services to Ervia including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance,
licensing as well as associated products such as Laptops, PC’s and Thin Clients. The service will also include industry best practices to optimise the
management of laptop and desktop devices. This may include but not limited to application packaging to image and patch management.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via
email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Mobile Devices
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Scope of service is the provision of Mobile Devices and ancillary services to Ervia including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance, licensing as well as associated products such as Mobile Handsets, Mobile Voice & Data
Communications Services, Mobile Devices & Tablet devices.
Please refer to the PQQ for further details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Network Infrastructure
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The expected scope of service is the provision of Network Infrastructure and ancillary services to Ervia including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, maintenance, licensing as well as associated products such as LAN Switches, POE Switches, Routers, Wireless Connectivity, Network Modules & Lines Cards. The services should include planning, configuration and testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie The
questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Storage Infrastructure
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The expected scope of service is the provision of Storage Infrastructure and ancillary services to Ervia including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, licensing and maintenance, as well as associated products such as storage devices, disks,
disk shelves, fabric switches, GBICs & cabling. The services should include planning, configuration and testing through proven methodologies and implementation techniques.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via
email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the
address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cloud Services
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The expected scope of service is the provision of Cloud Services & ancillary services to Ervia including but not limited to implementation, consultancy, licensing &/or maintenance in addition to access to public &/or secure/private (not shared) cloud
environments, provisioning and termination policies, up/download capabilities. These environments should include servers, storage etc. as required.
Please refer to PQQ for further details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Converged Infrastructure
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30213300  -  Desktop computer
30233100  -  Computer storage units
30233140  -  Direct-access storage devices (DASD)
30233141  -  Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID)
30233180  -  Flash memory storage devices
32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32412110  -  Internet network
32424000  -  Network infrastructure
32425000  -  Network operating system
34514700  -  Mobile platforms
35121000  -  Security equipment
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48823000  -  File servers
50610000  -  Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
63121100  -  Storage services
64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
71311300  -  Infrastructure works consultancy services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000  -  Hardware consultancy services
72212315  -  Desktop-publishing software development services
72212511  -  Desktop communications software development services
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212782  -  Storage management software development services
72222000  -  Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
72222300  -  Information technology services
72267100  -  Maintenance of information technology software
72317000  -  Data storage services
72420000  -  Internet development services
72421000  -  Internet or intranet client application development services
72422000  -  Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Scope of service is the provisioning, implementation & technical services including maintenance &/or licensing of converged & hyper converged infrastructure platforms containing but not limited to servers, storage, networking including integration to
the wider Ervia estate of applications.
Please refer to the PQQ for further details.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
II.2.9)

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

Maximum number: 10
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
An option to extend for a period of Two (2) years.
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

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition. Please submit all queries via email for the attention of The Shared Services Procurement Manager to Tenders@ervia.ie
The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017.

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.1.8)

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

Requests to participate may be submitted by single entities or by groups of service providers. A group will not be required to convert into a specific legal form in order to submit a request to participate, but may if the Contracting Entity considers it necessary to ensure that the contract is carried out to its satisfaction, be required to do so prior to award of the contract. The Contracting Entity also reserves the right to contract with each member of the group on the basis of joint and several liability, or with one member of the group as a main contractor with a number of sub-contractors or on any other basis as the Contracting Entity considers appropriate.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  40
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:  22/04/2017
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.3)

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

Date: 25/04/2017
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Irish
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.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

A pre-qualification questionnaire will be available to all candidates who register an interest via eTenders in the competition.
The Questionnaire will cover the financial, economic and technical capacity of candidates. The questionnaire must be completed and returned to the address in I.1. above not later than not later than 12.00hrs Friday 21st April 2017. The responses will be used to assist in drawing up a tender list. This process may also include interviews with candidates. The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure.
To receive more information about this tender, including any amendments and/or clarifications and to request any clarifications email to tenders@ervia.ie
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay,
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +35 318886000
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please refer to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2)).
VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

09/03/2017