ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/07/2020

Expire date: 07/09/2020

External Reference: 2020-287091

TED Reference: 2020/S 149-364738

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Raidió Teilifís Éireann ( RTÉ )
8T50578M
Donnybrook
Dublin
Co. Dublin
IE
Contact person: Joe Lavelle
Telephone: +353 12082239
E-mail: joe.lavelle@rte.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.rte.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/396

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=171524&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=171524&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

Recreation, culture and religion

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RTÉ Radio Studios Sound Console Framework and AoIP Infrastructure
Reference number:  19P073
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32344210  -  Radio equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

RTÉ intends to build two new radio studios in the TV Building and in the Stage 7 building in 2020-2021 and plans to install Audio over IP infrastructure in order to modernise other radio studios in future years.
As part of its drive to provide efficiencies, enhance productivity and develop highly efficient workflows, RTE is running this competition to setup a framework agreement to purchase up to 6 IP based studio broadcast audio consoles and associated audio input and output interfaces over the next 7 years.
This framework agreement is for the delivery, commissioning, support, warranty and training for 6 IP based studio broadcast audio consoles and associated audio input and output interfaces.
This ITT also covers the delivery and commissioning of AoIP infrastructure for two new radio studios in RTÉ with the capability to expand to four other radio studios.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 350000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32330000  -  Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
32331300  -  Sound-reproduction apparatus
32342410  -  Sound equipment
32342420  -  Studio mixing console
51310000  -  Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
51311000  -  Installation services of radio equipment
92214000  -  Radio studio or equipment services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Donnybrook Dublin 4
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

RTÉ intends to build two new radio studios in the TV Building and in the Stage 7 building in 2020-2021 and plans to install Audio over IP infrastructure in order to modernise other radio studios in future years.
As part of its drive to provide efficiencies, enhance productivity and develop highly efficient workflows, RTE is running this competition to setup a framework agreement to purchase up to 6 IP based studio broadcast audio consoles and associated audio input and output interfaces over the next 7 years.
This framework agreement is for the delivery, commissioning, support, warranty and training for 6 IP based studio broadcast audio consoles and associated audio input and output interfaces.
This ITT also covers the delivery and commissioning of AoIP infrastructure for two new radio studios in RTÉ with the capability to expand to four other radio studios.
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: 350000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The term of any contract awarded under this competition will be 3 years, with options to extend (under the same conditions) for further periods of 2 years up to a total maximum period of 7 years at the discretion of RTÉ.
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

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:  see the conditions included in the ITT
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.2.3)

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

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 a single operator
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:  07/09/2020
Local time:  13:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  28/09/2020
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  07/09/2020
Local time:  13:00
Place:  
Donnybrook Dublin 4

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 Courts Service
15-24 Phoenix Street, Smithfield
Dublin
IE