Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/10/2018

Expire date: 12/11/2018

External Reference: 2018-221729

TED Reference: 2018/S 194-439335

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Commission for Regulation of Utilities
N/A
The Grain House, The Exchange, Belgard Square North
Tallaght
Dublin 24 D24 PXW0
IE
Contact person: Theresa Metcalfe
Telephone: +353 14000800
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.cru.ie

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=136276&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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 Recruitment Support Services & Recruitment Services - Contractors
Reference number:  011-03-389
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79600000  -  Recruitment services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator.
We have a wide range of economic, customer protection and safety responsibilities in energy and water. The CRU’s mission is to regulate water, energy and energy safety in the public interest. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business, by ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies at a reasonable cost. The sectors we regulate underpin Irish economic competitiveness, investment and growth, while also contributing to our international obligations to address climate change.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1 of the Invitation to Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2165000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Provision of Recruitment Support Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The CRU is seeking a service provider to assist the CRU with its recruitment needs. Services provided by the Tenderer will include advertising the role, receiving the CV’s and/or application forms, screening applicants, interviewing and post selection process for new recruits.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
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: 265000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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 contract will be awarded for a two (2) year period with the option to extend for a further two (2) year period with a maximum of 1 such extension.
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 submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 140725.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Provision of Recruitment Support Services - Contractors
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The CRU may seek the provision of specialised and administrative resources on a contract basis in order to meet its business and project need objectives.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
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: 1900000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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 contract will be awarded for a two (2) year period with the option to extend for a further two (2) year period with a maximum of 1 such extension.
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 submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 140725.

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 140725
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 140725
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 140725
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:  07/11/2018
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:  07/11/2018
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

The High Court
Chief Registrar, Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Internet address: www.courts.ie