Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/09/2018

External Reference: 2018-255125

TED Reference: 2018/S 179-406287

Contract award notice

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Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The University of Dublin Trinity College
2200007u
College Green
Dublin 2
Co. Dublin
IE
Contact person: Ben Hartnett
Telephone: +353 18962657
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.tcd.ie

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Category Partner Supply Services
Reference number:  TCD-17-58
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

55900000  -  Retail trade services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin (“Trinity”) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework contract, with one supplier appointed per Lot, for the provision of Category Partner Supply Services (the “Services”) including sourcing, logistics and marketing, to its Library Shop. In addition, Trinity’s subsidiary, Trinity Brand Commercial Services Ltd . will link with the vendors appointed to the framework to progressively manage and develop commercial sales opportunities in the domestic and international markets in outlets outside of Trinity. The Lots are: Clothing, Jewellery, General Gift Items and souvenirs, Books and Stationery.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  7280000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Clothing
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63120000  -  Storage and warehousing services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79342000  -  Marketing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Category Partner Supply Services will include sourcing, logistics and marketing activities associated with the distinct Lot requirements
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Plan for delivery of commercial growth  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposal for development of unique and compelling range of gift items  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated understanding of customer base  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed product design plan  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposal for growth of external sales of Trinity merchandise and related assets  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed merchandising strategy  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Ethical sourcing proposal  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed multi-channel strategy  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed account management and support structure  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed reporting and project management process  /  Weighting:  5
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Trinity retains the option to award 2 x 12 month extensions to a maximum contract length of 6 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Jewellery
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63120000  -  Storage and warehousing services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79342000  -  Marketing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Category Partner Supply Services will include sourcing, logistics and marketing activities associated with the distinct Lot requirements
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Plan for delivery of commercial growth  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposal for development of unique and compelling range of gift items  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated understanding of customer base  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed product design plan  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposal for growth of external sales of Trinity merchandise and related assets  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed merchandising strategy  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Ethical sourcing proposal  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed multi-channel strategy  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed account management and support structure  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed reporting and project management process  /  Weighting:  5
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Trinity retains the option to award 2 x 12 month extensions to a maximum contract length of 6 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

General Gift Items and souvenirs
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63120000  -  Storage and warehousing services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79342000  -  Marketing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Category Partner Supply Services will include sourcing, logistics and marketing activities associated with the distinct Lot requirements
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Plan for delivery of commercial growth  /  Weighting:  20
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposal for development of unique and compelling range of gift items  /  Weighting:  15
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Demonstrated understanding of customer base  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed product design plan  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposal for growth of external sales of Trinity merchandise and related assets  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed merchandising strategy  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Ethical sourcing proposal  /  Weighting:  10
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed multi-channel strategy  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed account management and support structure  /  Weighting:  5
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Proposed reporting and project management process  /  Weighting:  5
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Trinity retains the option to award 2 x 12 month extensions to a maximum contract length of 6 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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Competitive dialogue
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 171-350703

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

27/08/2018
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Traditional Craft Ltd..
64 Merrion Square
Dublin
D2
IE
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  4000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: Jewellery

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

27/08/2018
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Solvar Ltd.
155 Townsend St.
Dublin
D2
IE
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1560000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 3

Title: General Gift Items and souvenirs

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

27/08/2018
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Shamrock Gift Company Trading House Unlimited Company
Unit 16, Trinity Court, Fonthill Industrial Park, Fonthill Road
Dublin
D22
IE
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1720000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Title: Books and Stationery

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511