Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/12/2019

Expire date: 12/02/2020

External Reference: 2019-286705

TED Reference: 2019/S 242-594815

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Oberstown Children Detention Campus
NA
Oberstown Children Detention Campus, Oberstown, Lusk
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Marian Regan
Telephone: +353 14020114
Internet address(es):
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=159522&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Recreational and Educational after school activities in 13 Lots
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Services comprise a suite of recreational and educational after school activities to be delivered in a fun and relaxed manner so as to engage and inspire young people with a view to offering a pathway into further education and career development.
The Services are being delivered in a total of 13 Lots as follows:
• Lot 1: Safepass Course
• Lot 2: Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry
• Lot 3: Music lessons - Learn to Play
• Lot 4: Introduction to Culinary Arts
• Lot 5: FAI Football Coaching Instruction
• Lot 6: Personal Trainer Instruction Programme and Gym Instruction
• Lot 7: Personal Wellbeing Programme
• Lot 8: A Practical Introduction to Design and Merchandising
• Lot 9: Art Tuition
• Lot 10: Drama
• Lot 11: Pyrography
• Lot 12: Boxing Training Instruction Programme
• Lot 13: Digital Music Production
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2800000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  one lot only
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
Tenderers may submit for one, several or all lots in this competition.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to apply Reg. 46(6) of SI 284 of 2016, whereby more than one lot may be awarded to the same tenderer.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1: Safepass Course
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To deliver a Safe Pass Programme and issue participants a Safe Pass Registration Card on successful completion of same.
• Programmes are to be delivered up to 5 times per annum, on a quarterly basis with capacity to deliver one additional session.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2: Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite teaching programme to allow participants to develop basic carpentry and woodwork skills with a view to progressing toward a related apprenticeship. Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would gain recognition as a Pre-Apprenticeship course or QQI Level 4/5.
• Modules are to be delivered over 20 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3: Music lessons - Learn to Play
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite music teaching programme across a selection of instruments.
• Modules are to be delivered over 20 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4: Introduction to Culinary Arts
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite foundation in basic culinary arts programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would be looked upon favourably by prospective employers and further education providers with a view to achieving QQI Level 4 accreditation.
• Modules are to be delivered over 20 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5: FAI Football Coaching Instruction
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite coaching programme and a recreational programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would deliver FAI approved; Safeguarding 1, Youth Intro/PDP 3, Adult Intro and Licenced Courses.
• Modules are to be delivered over 60 hours per week, split equally between the two programmes, based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6: Personal Trainer Instruction Programme and Gym Instruction
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite personal trainer programme and provide personal training instruction.
• Consideration should be given to developing a personal trainer programme that would be looked upon favourably by prospective employers and further education providers with a view to achieving accreditation.
• Modules are to be delivered over 40 hours per week, split equally between the two programmes, based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school persona
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 7: Personal Wellbeing Programme
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and provide a personal wellbeing programme, to be versatile in nature. Examples of offerings could include, but are not limited to: beauty treatments, yoga, wellbeing and relaxation.
• Programmes are to be delivered over 8 hours per week, based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal wellness programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 8: A Practical Introduction to Design and Merchandising
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite foundation programme in design and merchandising and a recreational programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would be looked upon favourably by prospective employers and further education providers with a view to achieving QQI Level 5 accreditation.
• Programmes which draw on a suite of disciplines, to incorporate additional skills such as photography, would be looked upon more favourably but are not essential.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 9: Art Tuition
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite art tuition programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would be looked upon favourably by further education providers with a view to achieving QQI accreditation. Programmes which draw on a suite of disciplines would be looked upon more favourably.
• Modules are to be delivered over 40 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 10: Drama
Lot No:  10
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite drama and film studies programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would engage young people in building self-confidence through drama in a fun, energetic and dynamic environment through dramatics, role play and games while also preparing students for Leinster School of Music and Drama or Royal Irish Academy of Music accredited examinations.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 11: Pyrography
Lot No:  11
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver an onsite pyrography programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would be looked upon favourably by further education providers with a view to achieving QQI accreditation.
• Modules are to be delivered over 60 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 12: Boxing Training Instruction Programme
Lot No:  12
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver a boxing training instruction programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would incorporate Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses by the Irish Athletic Boxing Association.
• Modules are to be delivered over 12 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 13: Digital Music Production
Lot No:  13
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80500000  -  Training services
80510000  -  Specialist training services
80521000  -  Training programme services
80522000  -  Training seminars
80530000  -  Vocational training services
80531000  -  Industrial and technical training services
80550000  -  Safety training services
80561000  -  Health training services
80570000  -  Personal development training services
98336000  -  Training, workout or aerobic services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

• To develop and deliver a digital music production instruction programme.
• Consideration should be given to developing a programme that would be looked upon favourably by further education providers with a view to achieving QQI accreditation.
• Modules are to be delivered over 20 hours per week based on the need of the Campus on a monthly basis, as part of an after school personal development programme
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The framework agreement will be for four (4) years, with the option to extend for three (3) periods of one (1) year, subject to a maximum of seven (7) years subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints
The Contracting Authority confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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 consult the associated documentation which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
Tenderers should complete the lot specific Tender Response Document

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 the procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As stated in the procurement documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 162649
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

Competitive procedure with negotiation
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 a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:  Each lot will be established as a single-party framework agreement.
The subject matter of this framework agreement is a Title III service as defined under Directive 2014/24/EU, therefore the Contracting Authority is taking advantage of the flexibility to award longer term frameworks which will deliver better value for money.
IV.1.4)

Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue

Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
IV.1.5)

Information about negotiation

The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
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:  27/01/2020
Local time:  12:00
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 : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:162649) as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
12) As the subject matter of this framework agreement is a Title III service, the establishment of the framework is not fully subject to the provisions of Directive 2014/24/EC with regards to the choice of procedure.
Therefore, the Contracting Authority is employing a Single Stage Procedure involving Negotiation in order to establish this framework.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to enter negotiations with some or all tenderers who submit a valid responsive tender. Negotiations may be held on all aspects of the service under each of the published Award Criteria. The Contracting Authority also reserves the right to award the contract directly following receipt of initial tenders without recourse to negotiations with individual tenderers.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
The framework is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill period applied at time of notification
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Consult legal advisor
Ireland
IE