ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 27/09/2019

Expire date: 28/10/2019

External Reference: 2019-294626

TED Reference: 2019/S 189-459103

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
CHY 848
Saint Patrick’s Close
Dublin 8
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person: Gavan Woods
Telephone: +353 14539472
E-mail: administrator@stpatrickscathedral.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.stpatrickscathedral.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/110554

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=154468&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=154468&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Registered Charity
I.5)

Main activity

Recreation, culture and religion

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

procurement of audio guides for use in Saint Patrick's Cathedral Dublin
Reference number:  Audio Guide
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

92520000  -  Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It is a place of worship and is a registered charity (CHY848). The Cathedral attracts over half a million visitors a year, most of whom pay an admission fee. Saint Patrick’s endeavours to provide interpretative tools to help contextualise the Cathedral’s life and history for its visitors. To this end, the Cathedral wishes to purchase a stock of audio guides with content in English, Irish, Italian, German, Spanish and French. This should include an adult tour and an English language children’s tour. The audio guides should have the ability to add additional languages and tours in the future. These audio guides will either be free of charge or for a small additional charge. This service will be primarily for individual visitors. Users will return the audio guide at the end of their visit. The Cathedral is seeking to purchase approx. 350 physical audio guides but this order may change depending on unit price.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 120000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31600000  -  Electrical equipment and apparatus
32300000  -  Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
92000000  -  Recreational, cultural and sporting services
92500000  -  Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
92521000  -  Museum services
92521100  -  Museum-exhibition services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It is primarily a place of worship and is a registered charity (CHY848). The Cathedral attracts over half a million visitors a year, most of whom are asked to pay a small admission fee. Saint Patrick’s endeavours to provide interpretative tools in order to help contextualise the Cathedral’s life and history for its many visitors. To this end, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is seeking to purchase a stock of audio guides with content in English, Irish, Italian, German, Spanish and French. This should include an adult tour and an English language children’s tour. The audio guides should have the ability to easily add additional languages and tours in the future. This should include an adult and an English language children’s tour. These audio guides will be available either free of charge or for a small additional charge. This service will be aimed primarily at individual visitors. Users will return the audio guide at the end of their visit. The Cathedral is seeking to purchase approximately 350 physical audio guides although this order may change depending on unit price.
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: 120000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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

For full details please contact;
e-mail: education@stpatrickscathedral.ie
tel.no. 0035314539472

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:  These conditions are listed in the RFT Doc
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.2.3)

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.1.8)

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:  28/10/2019
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:  28/10/2020
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  28/10/2019
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Close
Dublin 8
IE
Telephone: +353 14539472
E-mail: administrator@stpatrickscathedral.ie
Internet address: https://stpatrickscathedral.ie