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Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/05/2017

Expire date: 27/06/2017

External Reference: 2017-077139

TED Reference: 2017/S 096-188553

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)
N/A
University Road
Galway
Galway
IE
Contact person: Tara Ryan
Telephone: +353 091495747
E-mail: tara.ryan@nuigalway.ie
NUTS code:  IE013 -  West
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.nuigalway.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/414

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=112565&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=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Single Party Framework for Firewall Infrastructure Replacement and associated network elements
Reference number:  NUIG/CON429/2017
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

30200000  -  Computer equipment and supplies
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The NUI Galway campus has an extensive wired and wireless network. Its existing firewall infrastructure is nearing end-of-life and requires replacement. This infrastructure includes:
• External border routers connecting to HEAnet
• All switch/routing infrastructure connecting border routers to firewall
• Firewall and Web security capabilities
• All switch infrastructure providing DMZ connectivity
The single-party framework agreement to be established from this procurement process includes the provision, installation, commissioning and on-going monitoring and support of this infrastructure. The framework may also be used for related networking equipment that may be required over its lifetime. The framework duration is for a period of 4 years with an initial contract to be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to renew, subject to review and satisfactory performance, for a further period of up to 3 years.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30200000  -  Computer equipment and supplies
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE013 -  West
Main site or place of performance:  
NUI, Galway Campus
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The NUI Galway campus has an extensive wired and wireless network. Its existing firewall infrastructure is nearing end-of-life and requires replacement. This infrastructure includes:
• External border routers connecting to HEAnet
• All switch/routing infrastructure connecting border routers to firewall
• Firewall and Web security capabilities
• All switch infrastructure providing DMZ connectivity
The single-party framework agreement to be established from this procurement process includes the provision, installation, commissioning and on-going monitoring and support of this infrastructure. The framework may also be used for related networking equipment that may be required over its lifetime. The framework duration is for a period of 4 years with an initial contract to be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to renew, subject to review and satisfactory performance, for a further period of up to 3 years.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework duration is for a period of 4 years with an initial contract to be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to renew, subject to review and satisfactory performance, for a further period of up to 3 years.
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

Please see the tender documents.

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 the tender documents on http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please see the tender documents on http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please see the tender documents on http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please see the tender documents on http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please see the tender documents on http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please see the tender documents on http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=112565&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

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

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:  27/06/2017
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

Tender must be valid until:  17/05/2018
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  27/06/2017
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
Galway
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
NUI, Galway Procurement and ISS people

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
7 years
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.3)

Additional information

Please see the tender document
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
The Quays
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
As per the 2014/24/EU Directive and Remedies Directive 2007/66/EC
VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

16/05/2017