Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/11/2019
External Reference: 2019-229596
TED Reference: 2019/S 219-538049
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
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
N/A
Wilton Park House
Dublin
Wilton Place
IE
Contact person:
Nathalie Sheridan
Telephone:
+353 018082130
E-mail:
nathalie.sheridan@seai.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.seai.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Sustainable Energy
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Establishment of 5 Multi-Party framework agreements for the provision of legal services to SEAI
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79100000
-
Legal services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), established by Government under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002, has a mission to play a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices.
The objective of this RFT was to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing 5 multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services.
SEAI intended to appoint three framework members to each of the following Frameworks:
Lot 1: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
Lot 2: Employment and Pensions
Lot 3: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
Lot 4: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
Lot 5: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
For more information, please refer to the RFT published on www.etenders.gov.ie
The objective of this RFT was to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing 5 multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services.
SEAI intended to appoint three framework members to each of the following Frameworks:
Lot 1: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
Lot 2: Employment and Pensions
Lot 3: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
Lot 4: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
Lot 5: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
For more information, please refer to the RFT published on 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:
1500000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
This lot encompasses the majority of the services SEAI requires to carry out its public functions, powers and duties. SEAI acquired statutory obligations under its establishing legislation and a number of specific statutory instruments; it also has certain obligations flowing from its designation as a public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all area of public law to this framework.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
15
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality (range and depth) of organisation’s relevant experience in delivering similar services
/
Weighting:
10
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
10
Price
-
Weighting:
35
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
ERDF
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Employment and Pensions
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to employment and pensions law to comply with its obligations as an employer. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all area of employment law and state pensions to this framework.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
15
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality (range and depth) of organisation’s relevant experience in delivering similar services
/
Weighting:
10
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
10
Price
-
Weighting:
35
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
ERDF
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to data protection to comply with its obligations as a data controller, and information to comply with its obligations as a public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all area of data protection and information to this framework.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
15
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality (range and depth) of organisation’s relevant experience in delivering similar services
/
Weighting:
10
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
10
Price
-
Weighting:
35
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
ERDF
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to Public, Administrative and Regulatory Law for the following sectors: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Infrastructure and Transport.
SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors
SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
15
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality (range and depth) of organisation’s relevant experience in delivering similar services
/
Weighting:
10
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
10
Price
-
Weighting:
35
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
ERDF
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to public procurement, competition and State Aid law to comply with its obligations as public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities on public procurement, competition and State Aid law.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
15
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality (range and depth) of organisation’s relevant experience in delivering similar services
/
Weighting:
10
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
10
Price
-
Weighting:
35
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
ERDF
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
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 180-408179
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran
South Bank House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 2
Title: Employment and Pensions
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran
South Bank House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 3
Title: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran
South Bank House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
125000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
125000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 4
Title: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee
7/8 Wilton Terrace
Dublin 2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 5
Title: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee
7/8 Wilton Terrace
Dublin 2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
175000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
175000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 1
Title: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Byrne Wallace
88 Harcourt Street
Dublin 2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 1
Title: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Holmes O'Malley Sexton
Bishopsgate, Henry Street
Co Limerick
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: Employment and Pensions
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Byrne Wallace
88 Harcourt Street
Dublin
2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 2
Title: Employment and Pensions
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
McDowell Purcell
Suite 401, The Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Smithfield
Dublin
1
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 3
Title: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee
7/8 Wilton Terrace
Dublin
2
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
125000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
125000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 3
Title: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
7
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Holmes O'Malley Sexton
2 Ely Place
Dublin
2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
125000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
125000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 4
Title: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran
South Bank House, Barrow Street,
Dublin
4
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 4
Title: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Byrne Wallace
88 Harcourt Street
Dublin
`2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
550000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 5
Title: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran
South Bank House, Barrow St,
Dublin
4
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
175000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
175000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 5
Title: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Byrne Wallace
88 Harcourt Street
Dublin
2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
175000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
175000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Phoenix St N, Smithfield,
Dublin
7
IE
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
High Court