Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/11/2019
Expire date: 12/12/2019
External Reference: 2019-210594
TED Reference: 2019/S 218-535448
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Commission for Regulation of Utilities
N/A
The Grain House, The Exchange, Belgard Square North
Tallaght
Dublin 24 D24 PXW0
IE
Contact person:
Katarina Holohan
Telephone:
+353 14000800
E-mail:
kholohan@cru.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.cru.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1232
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=156858&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=156858&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
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
Other activity:
Regulatory Body
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Consultancy Services
Reference number:
011-03-410
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71621000
-
Technical analysis or consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator. The CRU has a wide range of economic, customer protection and safety responsibilities in energy and water. The CRU’s mission is to regulate water, energy and energy safety in the public interest. The sectors we regulate underpin Irish economic competitiveness, investment and growth, while also contributing to our international obligations to address climate change.
Further information on the CRU’s role and relevant legislation can be found on the CRU’s website at www.cru.ie
The Services comprise of Consultancy Services for a range of services which covers consultancy to supplement the Contracting Authority’s internal resources and expertise (not legal services) as specified per Lot.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
Further information on the CRU’s role and relevant legislation can be found on the CRU’s website at www.cru.ie
The Services comprise of Consultancy Services for a range of services which covers consultancy to supplement the Contracting Authority’s internal resources and expertise (not legal services) as specified per Lot.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 12200000.00
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
Economic, Financial and Related Consultancy Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66171000
-
Financial consultancy services
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71800000
-
Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
72221000
-
Business analysis consultancy services
79200000
-
Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79211000
-
Accounting services
79212500
-
Accounting review services
79311400
-
Economic research services
79311410
-
Economic impact assessment
79313000
-
Performance review services
79400000
-
Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79417000
-
Safety consultancy services
79419000
-
Evaluation consultancy services
90711000
-
Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711300
-
Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90711400
-
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
90711500
-
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
90713000
-
Environmental issues consultancy services
90713100
-
Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Services in this Lot cover consultancy on all aspects of specialised economic, financial and environmental economic advice relating to Energy and Water. Advice may relate to establishment of suitable strategies, policies, processes and organisation of economic responsibilities within an organisation
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: 6000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The contract will be awarded for a term of thirty-six (36) months with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) month period with a maximum of one (1) such extension.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding this submission of tenders and is available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID160106.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Technical and Related Consultancy Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66171000
-
Financial consultancy services
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71800000
-
Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
72221000
-
Business analysis consultancy services
79200000
-
Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79211000
-
Accounting services
79212500
-
Accounting review services
79311400
-
Economic research services
79311410
-
Economic impact assessment
79313000
-
Performance review services
79400000
-
Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79417000
-
Safety consultancy services
79419000
-
Evaluation consultancy services
90711000
-
Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711300
-
Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90711400
-
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
90711500
-
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
90713000
-
Environmental issues consultancy services
90713100
-
Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The consultancy services in this Lot cover all aspects of specialised Electricity, Gas, Water Services, Wastewater Services, Enviornmental Assessment, Renewable Heat and Energy Efficiency Technical advice.
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: 5400000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The contract will be awarded for a term of thirty-six (36) months with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) month period with a maximum of one (1) such extension.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding this submission of tenders and is available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID160106.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Expert Advice relating to Policy Development and Implementation
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66171000
-
Financial consultancy services
71314000
-
Energy and related services
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71800000
-
Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
72221000
-
Business analysis consultancy services
79200000
-
Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79211000
-
Accounting services
79212500
-
Accounting review services
79311400
-
Economic research services
79311410
-
Economic impact assessment
79313000
-
Performance review services
79400000
-
Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000
-
Business and management consultancy services
79411000
-
General management consultancy services
79412000
-
Financial management consultancy services
79417000
-
Safety consultancy services
79419000
-
Evaluation consultancy services
90711000
-
Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711300
-
Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90711400
-
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
90711500
-
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
90713000
-
Environmental issues consultancy services
90713100
-
Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The consultancy services in this Lot covers aspects of specialised expert advice relating to policy development and implementation for specified regulatory areas under the Contracting Authority’s statutory remit.
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: 800000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The contract will be awarded for a term of thirty-six (36) months with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) month period with a maximum of one (1) such extension.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding this submission of tenders and is available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID160106.
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:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID160106.
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID160106.
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID160106.
III.2)
Conditions related to 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:
30
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:
12/12/2019
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/12/2019
Local time:
12:00
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
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie