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Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail

N/A

Procurement, CIE Works,

Dublin 8

Inchicore

Contact person: James Farrell

Telephone: +353 17033867

E-mail: james.farrell5@irishrail.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: www.cie.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433

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=115106&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

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

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Litigation Services in Personal Injuries, Employers' Liability and Property Damage Claims for CIE Group of Companies

Reference number: 6882

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79112000 - Legal representation services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

CIE is conducting a competitive tender process to establish framework agreements for external solicitors for the next 3-5 years to provide litigation services for the defence of personal injuries, employers' liability and property damage claims against the CIE group of companies as and when required.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 7200000.00 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

Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services Dublin

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE021 - Dublin

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The contract may be extended on the same terms and conditions for two additional periods of one year to a total maximum of five years, subject always to satisfactory performance and CIE's business needs. .

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services Cork

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE025 - South-West (IRL)

Main site or place of performance:

Cork City

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice.

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services Eastern Circuit

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE022 - Mid-East

Main site or place of performance:

Eastern Courts Circuit

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice.

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 Qualification Document published with this Notice

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services Northern and Midland Circuits

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE012 - Midland

NUTS code: IE011 - Border

Main site or place of performance:

Northern and Midland Court Circuits

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see Qualification Document published with this Notice

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services Western Circuit

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE013 - West

Main site or place of performance:

Western Court Circuit

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services South Western Circuit

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE025 - South-West (IRL)

Main site or place of performance:

South-Western Court Circuit

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice.

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Litigation Services South-Eastern Circuit

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE024 - South-East (IRL)

Main site or place of performance:

South-Eastern Court Circuit

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

Start: 01/12/2017 / End: 30/11/2020

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.9)

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

Envisaged minimum number: 2 / Maximum number: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

Please see pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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 Pre-Qualification Document published with 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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

III.1.7)

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

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with 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 Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1)

Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:

Solicitors Act 1954, as amended

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

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

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: 2

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: 18/08/2017

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.3)

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

Date: 15/09/2017

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

Tender must be valid until: 18/12/2017

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Not until September 2020 at the earliest

VI.3)

Additional information

Please see Pre-Qualification Document published with this Notice

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court

Fourt Courts

Dublin

E-mail: info@courts.ie

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

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

13/07/2017

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