Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/09/2017
Expire date: 02/11/2017
External Reference: 2017-978496
TED Reference: 2017/S 188-385283
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Enterprise Ireland
N/A
The Plaza
Dublin 3
East Point Business
IE
Telephone:
+353 14020114
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.enterprise-ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/434
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=119222&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=119222&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
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Establishment of a multi party framework for the provision of relocation services (nationally and internationally) 2018-2021
Reference number:
2017/23
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79613000
-
Employee relocation services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Enterprise Ireland proposes to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of a complete professional relocation service for Enterprise Ireland staff undertaking both national and international assignments.
It is envisaged that approximately 12 relocations will take place during the first year of this framework (2018) in various countries worldwide. The services required for each relocation will vary depending on location and family status of the assignee etc.
Services required will include:
- Internal Relocation Policy Assistance
- Meet & Greet / Orientation Service
- Accommodation Search Service
- School Search Service
- Move Management Services
- Cultural Training & Security Briefing
It should be noted that not all of these services will be required in all relocations.
It is envisaged that approximately 12 relocations will take place during the first year of this framework (2018) in various countries worldwide. The services required for each relocation will vary depending on location and family status of the assignee etc.
Services required will include:
- Internal Relocation Policy Assistance
- Meet & Greet / Orientation Service
- Accommodation Search Service
- School Search Service
- Move Management Services
- Cultural Training & Security Briefing
It should be noted that not all of these services will be required in all relocations.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79613000
-
Employee relocation services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Enterprise Irelands Head Office, Dublin 3
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Enterprise Ireland proposes to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of a complete professional relocation service for Enterprise Ireland staff undertaking both national and international assignments.
It is envisaged that approximately 12 relocations will be take place during the first year of this framework (2018) in various countries worldwide. The services required for each relocation will vary depending on location and family status of the assignee etc.
Services required will include:
- Internal Relocation Policy Assistance
- Meet & Greet / Orientation Service
- Accommodation Search Service
- School Search Service
- Move Management Services
- Cultural Training & Security Briefing
It should be noted that not all of these services will be required in all relocations.
It is envisaged that approximately 12 relocations will be take place during the first year of this framework (2018) in various countries worldwide. The services required for each relocation will vary depending on location and family status of the assignee etc.
Services required will include:
- Internal Relocation Policy Assistance
- Meet & Greet / Orientation Service
- Accommodation Search Service
- School Search Service
- Move Management Services
- Cultural Training & Security Briefing
It should be noted that not all of these services will be required in all relocations.
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: 1200000.00
EUR
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 agreement will be for 2 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis, subject to a maximum of four (4) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Details in Qualification Questionnaire document on www.etenders.gov.ie eTenders Ref ID:124525.
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 consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submissions of tenders in respect of this competition available on www.etenders.gov.ie eTenders Ref ID:124525
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.2)
Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Restricted 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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
3
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:
2017-11-02
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
Duration in months
: 12
(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 invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
eTenders RFT ID: 124525
1. The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement will not exceed €1,200,000 (ex VAT) over its lifetime. The value of contracts under the framework may fall within the range of €500 to €30,000 (excl. VAT).
It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement.
2. 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.
3. The numbers invited to tender will be the top five (5) qualifying candidates subject to that number qualifying.
4. This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by Applicants or tenderers.
6. Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7. The framework agreement will be for two [2] years with an option to extend on an annual basis, subject to a maximum duration of four [4] years and subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
8. It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
9. If for any reason, it is not possible to establish the framework agreement with the designated successful tenderers emerging from this competitive process; the Contracting Authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderers on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the Contracting Authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
10. At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
11. 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.
1. The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement will not exceed €1,200,000 (ex VAT) over its lifetime. The value of contracts under the framework may fall within the range of €500 to €30,000 (excl. VAT).
It is emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement.
2. 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.
3. The numbers invited to tender will be the top five (5) qualifying candidates subject to that number qualifying.
4. This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by Applicants or tenderers.
6. Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7. The framework agreement will be for two [2] years with an option to extend on an annual basis, subject to a maximum duration of four [4] years and subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
8. It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
9. If for any reason, it is not possible to establish the framework agreement with the designated successful tenderers emerging from this competitive process; the Contracting Authority reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderers on the basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the Contracting Authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
10. At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
11. 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)