ETENDERS

Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/04/2018

Expire date: 31/05/2018

External Reference: 2018-283818

TED Reference: 2018/S 079-176739

Contract notice

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Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Social Protection
N/A
Shannon Lodge, Government Offices, Dublin Road
Carrick-on-Shannon
IE
IE
Contact person: Edel McGloin
Telephone: +353 719672560
E-mail: edel.mcgloin@welfare.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.welfare.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/349

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=124934&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=124934&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

Social protection

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The supply of Facial Image Matching Software
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48328000  -  Image-processing software package
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

In 2012, The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) undertook a procurement process to tender for the supply, configuration and integration of facial image matching software and provision of support as part of the SAFE registration process. This system now needs to be replaced to improve performance and functionality to include an improved algorithm in line with current market standards and expectations.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 700000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22450000  -  Security-type printed matter
22455000  -  ID cards
48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48300000  -  Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48320000  -  Drawing and imaging software package
48329000  -  Imaging and archiving system
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Carrick-on-Shannon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) undertook a procurement process to tender for the supply, configuration and integration of facial image matching software and provision of support as part of the SAFE registration process. This system now needs to be replaced to improve performance and functionality to include an improved algorithm in line with current market standards and expectations.
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: 700000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to one year with a maximum of two such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

The Contract will be comprised of two phases.
Phase 1 – the design, development and implementation of a new facial image matching software solution including warranty, training, go-live support and maintenance (year 1).
Phase 2 - support and maintenance for a 2 year period with options to take on any upgrades that become available in the relevant period.

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

Open procedure
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:  24/05/2018
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:  24/05/2018
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Online Tender Box

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
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000