Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/02/2019
Expire date: 11/03/2019
External Reference: 2019-285599
TED Reference: 2019/S 028-062413
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
Contact person:
Anthony Flood
Telephone:
+353 012370123
E-mail:
Anthony.flood@eirgrid.com
Fax:
+353 016615375
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.eirgrid.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
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=141574&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=141574&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:
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Market Development Specialist Consultancy Framework
Reference number:
ENQEIR651
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79400000
-
Business and management consultancy and related services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Provision of specialist consultancy services as required for Market Development projects
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 10000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The SEM Development Framework will deliver a Roadmap which is published every six months starting in Q2 2019. The Roadmap will display the suite of Market Development projects to be developed in line with the EirGrid Group strategy over the next five years. EirGrid is seeking consultancy services to support us with the scope set out to ensure expertise is drawn upon as required to deliver our Roadmap of market changes. Market development will pertain to the Capacity Market, Day Ahead Market, Intraday Market, Balancing Market, Settlement and other markets as they develop. All Market Development projects will need to adhere to the associated European, UK and Irish legislation.
The scope of work will include prospective projects under the following categories:
• Policy implementation items notified to the TSOs/MO by the Regulatory Authorities
• Market Design enhancement to improve the efficiency and operation of the markets
• Requirements of EU Network Codes and legislation
• Market Participant change requests
• Modifications to Codes e.g. Trading and Settlement Code
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
The scope of work will include prospective projects under the following categories:
• Policy implementation items notified to the TSOs/MO by the Regulatory Authorities
• Market Design enhancement to improve the efficiency and operation of the markets
• Requirements of EU Network Codes and legislation
• Market Participant change requests
• Modifications to Codes e.g. Trading and Settlement Code
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://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: 10000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
96
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
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:
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of four years with the option to extend for up to an additional four years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the suppliers.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
While the majority of services are not likely to be related to a project or programme financed by European Union funds there may be some elements of services, which are not currently defined, which are relevant to European Union funds
II.2.14)
Additional information
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
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:
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
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
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
As a Utility EirGrid may award a Framework Agreement for up to 8 years
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:
11/03/2019
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.3)
Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
Date: 29/03/2019
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Irish
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.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (http://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 (http://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;
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service;
3) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by Candidates or tenderers;
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;
5) It will be a condition of award that Candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested;
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract to one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate;
7) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded;
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words “or equivalent” will always be appended;
9) 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.
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service;
3) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by Candidates or tenderers;
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;
5) It will be a condition of award that Candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested;
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract to one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate;
7) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded;
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words “or equivalent” will always be appended;
9) 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.
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at http://www.etenders.gov.ie
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie/
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned Candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The statutory instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
The Contracting Authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned Candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The statutory instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie/