ETENDERS

Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/04/2019

External Reference: 2019-209905

TED Reference: 2019/S 069-162971

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Tourism Ireland Limited
N/A
5th Floor - Bishop's Square, Redmond's Hill
D02 TD99
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Hannah Hughes
Telephone: +353 14763474
E-mail: hhughes@tourismireland.com
Fax: +353 014763642
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1197

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Tourism - Destination Marketing

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Destination Marketing / General Sales Agency for New Zealand
Reference number:  AEM/NZ/2018
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75125000  -  Administrative services related to tourism affairs
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Sydney office of Tourism Ireland wishes to enter into a contract with a Supplier for Destination Marketing / General Sales Agency in New Zealand. Tourism Ireland has an office in Sydney which is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland throughout Australia and New Zealand. Due to geographical and demographical issues, a representative is required to work in New Zealand to further develop potential growth in this market.
The successful candidate must have an operational base in a major city in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and will liaise closely with Tourism Ireland’s Sydney team to provide marketing services to ensure the island of Ireland is at the forefront of consumer minds, driving tourism to the island of Ireland
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  340000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79413000  -  Marketing management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
New Zealand
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

THIS TENDER COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED AND THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED. The Sydney office of Tourism Ireland wishes to enter into a contract with a Supplier for Destination Marketing / General Sales Agency in New Zealand. Tourism Ireland has an office in Sydney which is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland throughout Australia and New Zealand. Due to geographical and demographical issues, a representative is required to work in New Zealand to further develop potential growth in this market.
The successful candidate must have an operational base in a major city in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch and will liaise closely with Tourism Ireland’s Sydney team to provide marketing services to ensure the island of Ireland is at the forefront of consumer minds, driving tourism to the island of Ireland.
The Contract Period will be for three [3] years with the option by Tourism Ireland to extend annually for up to a maximum further two [2] years subject to satisfactory budget and annual performance review, and other factors, determined by Tourism Ireland. The contract will be reviewed after an initial six [6] month probationary period.
It is anticipated that work under the Contract will commence on 1st November 2018.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of proposed marketing plan  /  Weighting:  30%
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Understanding of Tourism Ireland’s requirements for New Zealand  /  Weighting:  20%
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Breakdown and justification of all fees and operating costs  /  Weighting:  50%
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

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2018/S 100-228799

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Destination Marketing / General Sales Agency Services for New Zealand

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2018
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Rodney Walshe Ltd
AK97909
6/52 Swanson St
Auckland
1010
NZ
Internet address: https://walshegroup.com/

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

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

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  324000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  340000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

This Tender process has been completed and the contract has been awarded to the highest scoring Tenderer.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
The Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE