ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/09/2020

Expire date: 08/10/2020

External Reference: 2020-242353

TED Reference: 2020/S 174-421301

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Supplies

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
Contact person: Audrey O'Keeffe
Telephone: +353 18639330
E-mail: audrey.okeeffe2@esb.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.esb.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377

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=173300&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=173300&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supply of Power Line Carrier Terminal Equipment
Reference number:  SSCON5410
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32500000  -  Telecommunications equipment and supplies
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Entity intends to procure a Framework agreement for the supply of Power Line Carrier Terminal Equipment.
It is proposed that the Contract will include:
PLC Terminal Equipment Only
• Single output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Double output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Single output power terminal single purpose
• Double output power terminal single purpose
PLC Terminal Equipment Pre-Wired In Cabinets
• Single output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Double output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Single output power terminal single purpose
• Double output power terminal single purpose
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32500000  -  Telecommunications equipment and supplies
32520000  -  Telecommunications cable and equipment
32522000  -  Telecommunications equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
NA
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Entity intends to procure a Framework agreement for the supply of Power Line Carrier Terminal Equipment.
It is proposed that the Contract will include:
PLC Terminal Equipment Only
• Single output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Double output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Single output power terminal single purpose
• Double output power terminal single purpose
PLC Terminal Equipment Pre-Wired In Cabinets
• Single output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Double output power terminal alternate multi-purpose
• Single output power terminal single purpose
• Double output power terminal single purpose
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: 36
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:
Option to extend contract by up to 4 years.
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 refer to the individual instructions for submission
of
bids relevant to each tender issued via the system.

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 Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID xxxxxx
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.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  08/10/2020
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.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site
(http://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
(http://www.etenders.gov.ie/) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting entity
will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service;
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses
incurred by candidates or tenderers;
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant;
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the Framework Agreement one or more
of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having
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VI.4)
VI.4.1)
VI.4.4)
awarded a contract under the Framework Agreement, the contracting entity reserves the
right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the Framework Agreement and/or
deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to said framework;
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement
process at any time;
8) 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;
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not
obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or
incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully
completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition;
10) At Section 11.2.9 while we have indicated that at least 4 companies will be invited to
tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 4,
subject to that
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Suppliers own legal advisor
Dublin
IE