Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/05/2020
External Reference: 2020-290437
TED Reference: 2020/S 093-222657
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
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.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.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
12200000.00
EUR
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
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of Approach to Service Delivery Methodology
/
Weighting:
30%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Contract Management
/
Weighting:
30%
Price
-
Weighting:
40%
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
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of Approach to Service Methodology
/
Weighting:
30%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Contract Management
/
Weighting:
30%
Price
-
Weighting:
40%
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
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality of Approach to Service Methodology
/
Weighting:
30%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Contract Management
/
Weighting:
30%
Price
-
Weighting:
40%
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 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: 2019/S 218-535448
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Economic, Financial and Related Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/03/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
14
Number of tenders received from SMEs:
8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:
9
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
yesV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Arup
37037
50 Ringsend Road
Dublin
4
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
Baringa Partners LLP
583671
31 Fitzwilliam Square
Dublin
1
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
Cambridge Economic Policy Associates Ltd
04077684
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LJ
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Cornwall Insight Ltd
3rd Floor Union Building, Rose Lane
Norwich
NR1 1BY
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Ernst & Young
Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Dublin
2
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
ESP Consulting Limited
6615868
404 Exmouth House, 3 to 11 Pine Street, Clerkenwell
London
EC1R 0JH
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Europe Economics
53-64 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1QU
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
NERA UK Limited
Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street
London
W1H 5BT
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Pöyry Management Consulting (UK) Ltd (T/A AFRY Management Consulting)
King Charles House, Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1JD
UK
The contractor is an SME : no
Yellow Wood Energy
Byways 47, Fieldgate Lane,Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1BT
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
6000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Technical and Related Consultancy Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/03/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
11
Number of tenders received from SMEs:
6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
yesV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Arup
50 Ringsend Road
Dublin
4
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
Atkins Global
222745
Atkins House, 150 Airside Business Park
Dublin
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
energypeople
04149145
Lodge Lane Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Langham
Colchester
CO4 5NE
UK
The contractor is an SME : no
Fingleton White
86002
Bridge St Centre
Portlaoise
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
HR Wallingford
Howbery Park, Oxfordshire
Wallingford
OX10 8BA
UK
The contractor is an SME : no
Long O Donnell Associates Limited
5 Royal Mews, Gadbrook Business Park
Northwich
CW9 7UD
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd.
54996
Unit E4, Nutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove Ave
Dublin
D14 V3F6
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
Rambøll Danmark A/S
Hannemanns Allé 53
Copenhagen
DK
The contractor is an SME : no
TNEI Services Ltd
03891836
Bainbridge House
Manchester
M1 2PW
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
WSP Ireland Consulting Limited
302231
Mona Villa, Lower Commons Road, Brownsbarn
Dublin
D22 X4F3
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
5400000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Expert Advice relating to Policy Development and Implementation
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
11/03/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
20
Number of tenders received from SMEs:
13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:
14
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
20
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
yesV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Byrne Ó Cléirigh
30A Westland Square
Dublin
2
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
Cornwall Insight Ltd
3rd Floor Union Building, Rose Lane
Norwich
NR1 1BY
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Easter Bay Consultants Ltd
13th Floor, One Croydon, Sable, 1216 Addiscombe Rd
London
CR0 0XT
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
Gemserv
8 Fenchurch Place
London
EC3M 4AJ
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
HR Wallingford
Howbery Park
Wallingford
OX10 8BA
UK
The contractor is an SME : no
Jack O'Connell
Bawnleigh, Carhue,Riverstick
Cork
IE
The contractor is an SME : yes
Steer
1883830
28-32 Upper Ground
London
SE1 9PD
UK
The contractor is an SME : no
TNEI Services Ltd
03891836
Bainbridge House
Manchester
M1 2PW
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
WSP Ireland Consulting Limited
302231
Mona Villa, Lower Commons Road, Brownsbarn
Dublin
D22 X4F3
IE
The contractor is an SME : no
Yellow Wood Energy Consulting Limited
Byways, 47 Fieldgate Lane
Warwickshire
UK
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
800000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
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