Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/06/2020

Expire date: 24/06/2021

External Reference: 2020-277109

TED Reference: 2020/S 121-294351

Prior information notice

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Prior information notice

Supplies

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Irish Prison Services & Defence Forces
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Tender Operations
Telephone: +353 0761008000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
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=169079&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

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

Frozen Foods to the Defence Forces and Irish Prison Service
Reference number:  FCT055C
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

15896000  -  Deep-frozen products
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) and not a call for competition; A call to competition may be placed within the next 12 months.
The Office of Government Procurement on behalf of the Irish Prison Service and Defence Forces intends to invite submissions from companies / organisations with expertise and capability relating to the delivery and provision of Frozen Foods.
This process is a statement of a potential framework contract during the next 12 months but is not a commitment to purchase. Details of individual procurements pursuant to this notice will be advertised in due course. The Office of Government Procurement on behalf of the Irish Prison Service and Defence Forces does not require a response to this Prior Information Notice.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

15220000  -  Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
15221000  -  Frozen fish
15229000  -  Frozen fish products
15311000  -  Frozen potatoes
15311100  -  Chips or french fries
15311200  -  Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
15331100  -  Fresh or frozen vegetables
15331170  -  Frozen vegetables
15555000  -  Ice cream and similar products
15555100  -  Ice cream
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) and not a call for competition; A call to competition may be placed within the next 12 months.
The Office of Government Procurement on behalf of the Irish Prison Service and Defence Forces intends to invite submissions from companies / organisations with expertise and capability relating to the delivery and provision of Frozen Foods.
This process is a statement of a potential framework contract during the next 12 months but is not a commitment to purchase. Details of individual procurements pursuant to this notice will be advertised in due course. The Office of Government Procurement on behalf of the Irish Prison Service and Defence Forces does not require a response to this Prior Information Notice.
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6000000.00  EUR
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.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

06/11/2020

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

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