Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/04/2019
Expire date: 04/06/2019
External Reference: 2019-281502
TED Reference: 2019/S 086-208025
Contract notice - utilities
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Contract notice - utilities
Contract notice – utilities
Services
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
Contact person:
Stephen Lawton
Telephone:
+353 17026836
E-mail:
stephen.lawton@esb.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.esb.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377
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=146160&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=146160&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)
Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
The supply and support of RedHat Linux subscriptions and associated management tools
Reference number:
SS/CON/4472
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a contract for the Supply and support of RedHat Linux subscriptions and associated management tools. All renewals of the existing subscription estate and procurement of future subs will be covered by the proposed contract.
ESB Enterprise Services is responsible for delivering strategic advisory and core business services to enable delivery by all Business Units of ESB’s Brighter Future Strategy.
The core activities of IT Delivery function are based on Service Delivery, Project Delivery, Digital Factory, Application Development, Group Cyber Security Ops, IT PMO and Group IT Vendor and Asset Management.
ESB Enterprise Services is responsible for delivering strategic advisory and core business services to enable delivery by all Business Units of ESB’s Brighter Future Strategy.
The core activities of IT Delivery function are based on Service Delivery, Project Delivery, Digital Factory, Application Development, Group Cyber Security Ops, IT PMO and Group IT Vendor and Asset Management.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
-
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 ESB Server Support Team is a part of Infrastructure Services and is responsible for the procuring, building, hosting, support & maintenance of our Red Hat Linux estate.
ESB’s corporate IT infrastructure and strategy is based on:
• Server consolidation and virtualisation.
• Implementation of a dual datacentre strategy to provide standard recovery infrastructure for applications that require a disaster recovery solution.
• Centralised SAN based storage.
• Deployment of Linux and Windows servers for business critical applications.
• Deployment of Linux & Windows servers as virtual machines on VMWare or in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, unless there is a technical requirement for a dedicated physical server.
ESB is inviting expressions of interest from Applicants for the supply and support of RedHat Linux subscriptions and associated management tools.
It is proposed that the Contract will include:
• The supply of subscriptions and associated subscription support for ESB's Red Hat Linux environment which is running on x86 servers, physical and virtual machines, on premise or in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud.
• The potential expansion of ESB’s Red Hat Linux environment which will cater for SAP Hana, S4 Hana, SAP NetWeaver and Non-SAP requirements on premise and in the cloud over the next 3 - 5 years.
ESB currently has approximately 300 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Instances, which is likely to increase over the contract period as ESB implements S4 HANA, SAP HANA, Containers etc. ESB will indicate the volume ranges in the RFT.
ESB’s subscription footprint contains a mix of Standard and Premium subscriptions, individual and Datacentre. This is further broken down into Enterprise Linux (non SAP), SAP Application and SAP Solutions subscriptions and all have Smart Management.
Applicants must indicate that they are certified to supply and support RedHat Linux subscriptions and associated management tools.
Please note the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT).
The successful provider will already have delivered a similar solution to industries to the scale and requirements that are being sought by ESB.
A full appreciation of the ESB company can be viewed at the following internet address: - http://www.esb.ie
ESB’s corporate IT infrastructure and strategy is based on:
• Server consolidation and virtualisation.
• Implementation of a dual datacentre strategy to provide standard recovery infrastructure for applications that require a disaster recovery solution.
• Centralised SAN based storage.
• Deployment of Linux and Windows servers for business critical applications.
• Deployment of Linux & Windows servers as virtual machines on VMWare or in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, unless there is a technical requirement for a dedicated physical server.
ESB is inviting expressions of interest from Applicants for the supply and support of RedHat Linux subscriptions and associated management tools.
It is proposed that the Contract will include:
• The supply of subscriptions and associated subscription support for ESB's Red Hat Linux environment which is running on x86 servers, physical and virtual machines, on premise or in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud.
• The potential expansion of ESB’s Red Hat Linux environment which will cater for SAP Hana, S4 Hana, SAP NetWeaver and Non-SAP requirements on premise and in the cloud over the next 3 - 5 years.
ESB currently has approximately 300 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Instances, which is likely to increase over the contract period as ESB implements S4 HANA, SAP HANA, Containers etc. ESB will indicate the volume ranges in the RFT.
ESB’s subscription footprint contains a mix of Standard and Premium subscriptions, individual and Datacentre. This is further broken down into Enterprise Linux (non SAP), SAP Application and SAP Solutions subscriptions and all have Smart Management.
Applicants must indicate that they are certified to supply and support RedHat Linux subscriptions and associated management tools.
Please note the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT).
The successful provider will already have delivered a similar solution to industries to the scale and requirements that are being sought by ESB.
A full appreciation of the ESB company can be viewed at the following internet address: - http://www.esb.ie
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number:
5
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
It is envisaged the term of the contract commences on the date when services commence and shall be for a period of up to 36 months with an option to extend after the initial period exercisable for a further period up to 24 Months from the expiry of the initial period, for a total contract period of 60 Months.
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 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 Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 150018
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 150018
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 150018
III.1.6)
Deposits and guarantees required
Will be set out in the RFT
III.1.7)
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
Will be set out in the RFT
III.1.8)
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 150018
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 150018
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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:
04/06/2019
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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 website (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 entity 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 entity 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.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the contract and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to said contract.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process at any time.
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 entity 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.
10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 5, subject to that number qualifying.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting entity 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.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the contract and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to said contract.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process at any time.
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 entity 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.
10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 5, subject to that number qualifying.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Not Applicable
Ireland
IE
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Suppliers own legal advisor
Ireland
IE