ETENDERS

Contract notice

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Published

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

Expire date: 13/09/2017

External Reference: 2017-069780

TED Reference: 2017/S 152-314985

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Commission for Energy Regulation
N/A
The Exchange, Belgard Square North
Tallaght
Dublin 24
IE
Contact person: Theresa Metcalfe
Telephone: +353 14000800
E-mail: tmetcalfe@cer.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.cer.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1232

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=116906&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=116906&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

Other activity:  Regulatory Body

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Consultancy Services for the Implementation of European Electricity Network Codes
Reference number:  011-03-357
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71621000  -  Technical analysis or consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Services comprise of the Provision of Expert Technical, Legal, Economic and Project Management services to support the CER in its implementation of European Electricity Network Codes in the Irish context. This work will focus primarily on six Network Codes / Guidelines (collectively referred to as the EU Network Codes in this document) that will require implementation by the CER:
Name of Code/Framework Guideline Main Focus
Requirements for Generators (RfG) Connections
High Voltage Direct Current systems Connections/ Operations
Demand Connection Code Connections
Systems Operations Operations and Balancing
Electricity Balancing Operations and Markets
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 820000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72224000  -  Project management consultancy services
75111200  -  Legislative services
79311400  -  Economic research services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Services comprise of the Provision of Expert Technical, Legal, Economic and Project Management services to support the CER in its implementation of European Electricity Network Codes in the Irish context. This work will focus primarily on six Network Codes / Guidelines (collectively referred to as the EU Network Codes in this document) that will require implementation by the CER:
Name of Code/Framework Guideline Main Focus
Requirements for Generators (RfG) Connections
High Voltage Direct Current systems Connections/ Operations
Demand Connection Code Connections
Systems Operations Operations and Balancing
Electricity Balancing Operations and Markets
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: 820000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
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: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period of up to 12 months with a maximum of 1 extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority's obligation at law.
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:  As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 122297
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 122297
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 122297
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open 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:  13/09/2017
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  13/09/2017
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
E-mail: Highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie/

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

08/08/2017