Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/03/2019

Expire date: 15/04/2019

External Reference: 2019-242367

TED Reference: 2019/S 055-128069

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Ervia
N/A
P.O.Box 900, Webworks, Eglinton Street
Cork
Cork
IE
Contact person: Ervia Tenders
Telephone: +353 4239640
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ervia.ie

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
www.etenders.gov.ie
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  www.etenders.gov.ie
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Advertising Services and Media Planning & Buying Services Frameworks
Reference number:  18/279
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79341000  -  Advertising services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

It is envisaged that the scope of services of any given Call off Contract under the Framework Agreement will be, but are not limited to;
Lots 1 and 2 will be two separate single supplier frameworks.
Lot 1: Advertising Services
The scope of services of the Framework Agreement for Lot 1 is the provision of advertising services to the Contracting Entity.
The service provider appointed subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement will specifically provide these advertising services to support brand communication and the delivery of marketing and communications objectives.
The scope of services is anticipated to include development of integrated strategic communications for use across multiple communications channels; TV radio, outdoor, print, internal communications, digital, including social media channels and relevant websites. . A strong Strategic Planning capability and demonstration of delivery of fully integrated campaigns is key.
Refer to PQQ Doc
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

18/279 - Advertising Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22460000  -  Trade-advertising material, commercial catalogues and manuals
22462000  -  Advertising material
79340000  -  Advertising and marketing services
79341100  -  Advertising consultancy services
79341200  -  Advertising management services
79341400  -  Advertising campaign services
79342000  -  Marketing services
79342100  -  Direct marketing services
92111210  -  Advertising film production
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of services of the Framework Agreement
for Lot 1 is the provision of advertising services to the
Contracting Entity.
The service provider appointed subject to the terms
of the Framework Agreement will specifically provide
these advertising services to support brand
communication and the delivery of marketing and
communications objectives.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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:  
Option to extend for a further twenty four (24) months
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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

You must submit through the etenders system before
the deadline. The submission deadline is strict & no
submissions will be possible after the date & time
specified in the PQQ documents. Please note that all
tenders are electronic, as such NO paper copies will
be accepted or read. Please submit via the etenders
system not later than 12:00 hrs local time Monday
15th April 2019
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

18/279 - Media Planning & Buying Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22460000  -  Trade-advertising material, commercial catalogues and manuals
22462000  -  Advertising material
79340000  -  Advertising and marketing services
79341100  -  Advertising consultancy services
79341200  -  Advertising management services
79341400  -  Advertising campaign services
79342000  -  Marketing services
79342100  -  Direct marketing services
92111210  -  Advertising film production
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of services of the Framework Agreement
for Lot 2 is the provision of media services to the
Contracting Entity.
The service provider appointed subject to the terms
of the Framework Agreement will provide fully
integrated media planning and cost-effective buying
services to support brand development and the
delivery of marketing and communications objectives.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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:  
Option to extend for a further twenty four (24) months
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
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

You must submit through the etenders system before
the deadline. The submission deadline is strict & no
submissions will be possible after the date & time
specified in the PQQ documents. Please note that all
tenders are electronic, as such NO paper copies will
be accepted or read. Please submit via the etenders
system not later than 12:00 hrs local time Monday
15th April 2019

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:  Please refer to tender documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie only.
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.1.8)

Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

Requests to participate may be submitted by single entities or by groups of service providers. A group will not be required to convert into a specific legal form in order to submit a request to participate, but may if the Contracting Entity considers it necessary to ensure that the contract is carried out to its satisfaction, be required to do so prior to award of the contract. The Contracting Entity also reserves the right to contract with each member of the group on the basis of joint and several liability, or with one member of the group as a main contractor with a number of sub-contractors or on any other basis as the Contracting Entity considers appropriate.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

Framework agreement with a single operator
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:  15/04/2019
Local time:  12:00
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
The 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:
Please refer to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2)).