Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála

N/A

80 St Stephen's Green

Dublin

Telephone: +353 61774000

E-mail: Consultant.Tenders@dfa.ie

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.dfa.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/246

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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=155967&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=155967&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits

Reference number: 159262

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64200000 - Telecommunications services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

In summary, the Services comprise:
a) End-to-End Layer 2 (where Layer 2 has the meaning given in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model) synchronous telecommunications data circuits.
(b) Support and maintenance of synchronous telecommunications data circuits

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8495365.00 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

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - Europe

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits
In summary, the Services comprise:
a) End-to-End Layer 2 (where Layer 2 has the meaning given in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model) synchronous telecommunications data circuits.
(b) Support and maintenance of synchronous telecommunications data circuits

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - USA & Canada

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - Austril-Asia

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - Central & South America

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - Middle East

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - Africa

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of International Telecommunications Data Circuits - Other

Lot No: 7

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72318000 - Data transmission services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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: 8495365.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extensions

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.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 RFT

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

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: 22/11/2019

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

Duration in months : 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 22/11/2019

Local time: 17:00

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

The High Court

Four Courts

Dublin

E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie