Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/05/2019
External Reference: 2019-272658
TED Reference: 2019/S 092-222903
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Commission for Regulation of Utilities
The Grain House, The Exchange, Belgard Square North
Tallaght
Dublin 24 D24 PXW0
IE
Contact person:
Tuan Keane
Telephone:
+353 14000800
E-mail:
tkeane@cru.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.cru.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1232
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
Consultancy Support for Electricity Transmission & Distribution Revenue Controls (2021-2025)
Reference number:
011-03-393
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71621000
-
Technical analysis or consultancy 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. TheCRU’s mission is to regulate water, energy and energy safety in the public interest. The work of the CRUimpacts 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 Request for Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
We have a wide range of economic, customer protection and safety responsibilities in energy and water. TheCRU’s mission is to regulate water, energy and energy safety in the public interest. The work of the CRUimpacts 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 Request for Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
750000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Technical and Economic Advice
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66171000
-
Financial consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The services comprise expert technical, economic consultancy and financial services to assist in the setting of allowed revenues for electricity network companies (Distribution System Operator, Transmission System Operator, and Transmission Asset Owner) for the period 2021 to 2025. The successful tenderer will provide advice on the network companies operational expenditure, capital expenditure and other associated items. The open procedure is being used for this Competition
This competition is divided into two Lots:
Lot 1: Technical and economic advice
This competition is divided into two Lots:
Lot 1: Technical and economic advice
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of Approach to Service Delivery
/
Weighting:
40%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Technical Merit
/
Weighting:
30%
Price
-
Weighting:
30%
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)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Financial Advice
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66171000
-
Financial consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The services comprise expert technical, economic consultancy and financial services to assist in the setting of allowed revenues for electricity network companies (Distribution System Operator, Transmission System Operator, and Transmission Asset Owner) for the period 2021 to 2025. The successful tenderer will provide advice on the network companies operational expenditure, capital expenditure and other associated items. The open procedure is being used for this Competition
Lot 2: Financial advice
Lot 2: Financial advice
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of Approach to Service Delivery
/
Weighting:
40%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Technical Merit of Proposed Resources
/
Weighting:
30%
Price
-
Weighting:
30%
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
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2018/S 248-573589
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Technical and Economic Advice
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/05/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Gutteridge Haskins & Davey
Thornton Science Park, Pool Lane, Ince
Chester
CH2 4NU
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
625456.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Financial Advice
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/05/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA)
N/A
Queens House, 55-56, Lincoln's Inn Fields
London, United Kingdom
WC2A 3LJ
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
155800.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High CourtChief Registrar
Four Courts
Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie