ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/04/2020

Expire date: 31/07/2020

External Reference: 2020-252760

TED Reference: 2020/S 075-178289

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin 1. D01 PF72.
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
E-mail: support@ogp.gov.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

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=165479&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=165479&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

Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Reseller Services
Reference number:  PROJ000005927 - ISW022F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72260000  -  Software-related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Products;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Licensing;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support and Maintenance;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Professional Technical Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Training Services;
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6000000.00  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

Lot 1 Commvault Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48782000  -  Storage management software package
72260000  -  Software-related services
72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
72268000  -  Software supply services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Products;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Licensing;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support and Maintenance;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Professional Technical Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Training Services;
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Professional Technical Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2200000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
2.6 The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extensions or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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

Lot 2 Veritas Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48782000  -  Storage management software package
72260000  -  Software-related services
72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
72268000  -  Software supply services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Products;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Licensing;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support and Maintenance;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Professional Technical Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Training Services;
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Professional Technical Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1600000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
2.6 The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extensions or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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

Lot 3 Other (non-specified) Backup, Recovery and Replication Software and Associated ResellerService
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48782000  -  Storage management software package
72260000  -  Software-related services
72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
72268000  -  Software supply services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
1.2 In summary, the Services comprise:
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Products;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Licensing;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support and Maintenance;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Support Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Professional Technical Services;
• Backup, Recovery and Replication Software Training Services;
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Professional Technical Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2200000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
1.6 The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
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 the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).

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:  6
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:  31/07/2020
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:  31/07/2020
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #168269).
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your own legal advisors