Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/03/2018
Expire date: 23/04/2018
External Reference: 2018-016559
TED Reference: 2018/S 052-115335
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Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
9510201H
Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street
Dublin, D08 DK10
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Paul Farrelly
Telephone:
+353 016463746
E-mail:
paulj.farrelly@tii.ie
Fax:
+353 016463401
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/120261
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=126350&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=126350&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:
Roads and Light Rail
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Provision of a Network Intelligence and Management System (NIMS)
Reference number:
TII120_NIMS
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
48100000
-
Industry specific software package
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
TII have a requirement for a new motorway control and information system, referred to as the Network Intelligence and Management System (NIMS) and associated works and services as part of the Enhancing Motorway Operation Services programme. This will replace the current Active Traffic Management System (ATMS) and some of the current existing supporting systems, as well as integrating with other systems that TII currently anticipates it will retain. Existing and new roadside technology will require to be integrated with NIMS. It is currently anticipated that the solution will be required to have an open architecture capable of expansion to support future network operation projects, and that it will be required to be future-proof and scalable.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 13000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48800000
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Information systems and servers
48900000
-
Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
72240000
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Systems analysis and programming services
72250000
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System and support services
92222000
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Closed circuit television services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 8
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The scope of the contract is to procure a new motorway control and information system, referred to as the Network Intelligence and Management System (NIMS) and associated works and services as part of the Enhancing Motorway Operation Services programme. This will replace the current Active Traffic Management System (ATMS) and some of the current existing supporting systems, as well as integrating with other systems that TII currently anticipates it will retain. Existing and new roadside technology will require to be integrated with NIMS. NIMS will require to be deployed in phases to keep any interruption to normal motorway operations to a minimum and to suit the deployment of other works in the Enhancing Motorway Operations Services programme. It is anticipated that the first NIMS deployment will be required to support the delivery of Enhancing Motorway Operations Services from Quarter 4 2019. From the initial deployment and following deployment of each phase of NIMS, the successful Tenderer will be required to provide services to support and maintain NIMS. The successful Tenderer will potentially be required to undertake works to further develop NIMS. NIMS will assist in the management of motorway operations on the Irish road network by utilising real time data and providing system functionality to assist operators with the operation of the motorway.
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: 13000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
120
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number:
3
/
Maximum number:
4
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
TII intends to invite a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 candidates to participate in the Dialogue stage of the competition, on the basis of the ranking of applicants at PQQ stage as detailed in the IMPQQ. The objective criteria to be applied is set out in the PQQ.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
An initial 5 year contract duration with an option to extend the contract for a further two extension periods of up to two (2) years each and one extension period of up to one (1) year, making the potential maximum duration of the contract 10 years.
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
Tenderers will need to register on the etenders government website to download tender documents.
The contract values given are an estimate only of the total value for the maximum ten year period of the contract. The actual contract value may be higher or lower depending on a number of factors including the value of any additional services which may be required under the Contract.
The contract values given are an estimate only of the total value for the maximum ten year period of the contract. The actual contract value may be higher or lower depending on a number of factors including the value of any additional services which may be required under the Contract.
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 the Information Memorandum and Pre-qualification Questionnaire
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
Competitive dialogue
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.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2017/S 150-310392
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
23/04/2018
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.3)
Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date: 29/06/2018
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
: 6
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
VI.3)
Additional information
An Information Memorandum and Pre-qualification Questionnaire is available on the etenders Website at http://www.etenders.gov.ie via the link provided in section I.3. Interested parties wishing to participate should ensure that the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and the ESPD is completed and returned in accordance with the requirements set out in those documents. The Information Memorandum sets out details of the project and the procurement process.
The Pre-Qualification Questionnaire sets out the various selection criteria.
TII will be the contracting authority for this Contract.
TII are not liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
TII have the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means;
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information;
or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate.
In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
Award of contract will be subject to the approval of TII.
Award of contract may be subject to successful interview.
Interested parties are advised that TII are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.
The Pre-Qualification Questionnaire sets out the various selection criteria.
TII will be the contracting authority for this Contract.
TII are not liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
TII have the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means;
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information;
or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate.
In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
Award of contract will be subject to the approval of TII.
Award of contract may be subject to successful interview.
Interested parties are advised that TII are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D7
IE
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D7
IE
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie