Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/06/2019
Expire date: 08/07/2019
External Reference: 2019-241314
TED Reference: 2019/S 111-272517
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Defence Forces Ireland
N/A
McKee Barracks
Dublin 7.
Blackhorse Ave.
IE
Contact person:
Chris Donegan
Telephone:
+353 018046928
E-mail:
chris.donegan@defenceforces.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
www.military.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1144
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=148480&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
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
Defence
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Intrusion Prevention Solution
Reference number:
A15/3445/DG10/19
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72000000
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Defence Forces (DF) commenced a Virtual Desktop Architecture (VDA) Implementation in 2016 with an outcomes based focus for all ICT procurement for the duration of the framework. The Defence Forces network is privately hosted and maintained with a high percentage of the infrastructure virtualised.
During the implementation of the VDA, the DF retained infrastructure elements that were fit for purpose. The existing Intrusion Prevention Solution no has a requirement to retire from service.
The DF will provide supplementary technical description documents to candidates (maximum of 5) selected to participate in the competitive dialogue process subject to the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
During the implementation of the VDA, the DF retained infrastructure elements that were fit for purpose. The existing Intrusion Prevention Solution no has a requirement to retire from service.
The DF will provide supplementary technical description documents to candidates (maximum of 5) selected to participate in the competitive dialogue process subject to the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48219700
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Communications server software package
48800000
-
Information systems and servers
48820000
-
Servers
48821000
-
Network servers
48822000
-
Computer servers
48823000
-
File servers
48825000
-
Web servers
72150000
-
Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
72422000
-
Internet or intranet server application development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Defence Forces (DF) commenced a Virtual Desktop Architecture (VDA) Implementation in 2016 with an outcomes based focus for all ICT procurement for the duration of the framework. The Defence Forces network is privately hosted and maintained with a high percentage of the infrastructure virtualised.
During the implementation of the VDA, the DF retained infrastructure elements that were fit for purpose. The existing Intrusion Prevention Solution no has a requirement to retire from service.
The DF will provide supplementary technical description documents to candidates (maximum of 5) selected to participate in the competitive dialogue process subject to the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
During the implementation of the VDA, the DF retained infrastructure elements that were fit for purpose. The existing Intrusion Prevention Solution no has a requirement to retire from service.
The DF will provide supplementary technical description documents to candidates (maximum of 5) selected to participate in the competitive dialogue process subject to the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
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: 1200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
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.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/07/2019
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
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.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Budget and Plans Office DCIS (J6)
Makee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue
Dublin 7
7
IE
Internet address:
www.military.ie