Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/07/2019
Expire date: 08/08/2019
External Reference: 2019-298175
TED Reference: 2019/S 132-324578
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg),
9614619A
One Dockland Central, Guild Street, Dublin 1, Ireland, D01 E4X0
Dublin 1 (D01 E4X0 )
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Karen Cumiskey
Telephone:
+353 18049600
E-mail:
karen.cumiskey@comreg.ie
Fax:
+353 18049665
Internet address(es):
Main address:
https://www.comreg.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/559
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=150269&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=150269&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Other type:
Public Body
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications sector and the postal sector
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
To establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Research and Survey Services
Reference number:
ComReg T06955
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
73110000
-
Research services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Commission for Communications Regulation (“ComReg”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of assistance to ComReg, if required, in relation to services details in lot 1 and lot 2. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications sector (telecommunications, radio communications and broadcasting transmission and premium rate services) and the postal sector in Ireland. The Commission is the national regulatory authority for these sectors in accordance with EU law which is subsequently transposed into Irish legislation.
In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of assistance to ComReg, if required, in relation to services details in lot 1 and lot 2. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications sector (telecommunications, radio communications and broadcasting transmission and premium rate services) and the postal sector in Ireland. The Commission is the national regulatory authority for these sectors in accordance with EU law which is subsequently transposed into Irish legislation.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00
EUR
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
Consumer Technical Data Research
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
79310000
-
Market research services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
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: 100000.00
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
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Qualitative and Quantitative Research and and Surveying
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
79310000
-
Market research services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
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: 1100000.00
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
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
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 the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
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.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1)
Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153904).
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
10
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:
08/08/2019
Local time:
17:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
30/11/2019
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/08/2019
Local time:
17:00
Place:
ComReg Dublin Office
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
At least two ComReg officials must sign in to open the electronic post box on https://www.etenders.gov.ie/ to obtain application(s) after the response deadline.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #153868).
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please consult with your own legal advisers