Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Raidió Teilifís Éireann ( RTÉ )

8T50578M

Donnybrook

Dublin

Co. Dublin

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=174721&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=174721&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 Subtitling and Audio Description Systems

Reference number: 20P036

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

RTÉ is planning to fully replace the systems and equipment currently used to provide subtitles and audio description. We expect that replacing this infrastructure will provide fully redundant Subtitle & Audio Description Creation, Scheduling and Insertion capability for all channels. We also expect that the new systems should utilise new technologies, improve functionality, and ideally simplify and consolidate the infrastructure. We are aiming to create better customer experiences across all platforms and easier and faster workflows for the RTÉ subtitles and AD creation teams.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 345000.00 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

Supply of Subtitling preparation software

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Donnybrook Dublin 4

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of Subtitling preparation software

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: 15000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

A contract term of 1 years, with option(s) to extend (under the same conditions) for further period(s) of 2 year(s) up to a total maximum period of 5 year(s) 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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of Audio Description (AD) preparation software including pre mix, transcoding and integration

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Donnybrook Dublin 4

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of Audio Description (AD) preparation software, and the supply of an Audio Description Pre-Mix and Transcode solution for embedded Audio Description and associated configuration and integration with RTÉ Systems.

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: 30000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

A contract term of 1 years, with option(s) to extend (under the same conditions) for further period(s) of 2 year(s) up to a total maximum period of 5 year(s) 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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of a Schedule Management System for Subtitles and Audio Description

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Donnybrook Dublin 4

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of a Schedule Management System for Subtitles and Audio Description

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: 100000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

A contract term of 5 years, with option(s) to extend (under the same conditions) for further period(s) of 2 year(s) up to a total maximum period of 9 year(s) 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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of a transmission Subtitling Playout and Insertion Solution

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Donnybrook Dublin 4

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of a transmission Subtitling Playout and Insertion Solution for live, pre-prepared and embedded subtitles, and associated installation, testing and monitoring.

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: 199999.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

A contract term of 5 years, with option(s) to extend (under the same conditions) for further period(s) of 2 year(s) up to a total maximum period of 9 year(s) 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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lots 1-4 above

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Donnybrook Dublin 4

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Combination of Lots 1-4 above

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: 1.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

A contract term of 5 years, with option(s) to extend (under the same conditions) for further period(s) of 2 year(s) up to a total maximum period of 9 year(s) 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: as specified 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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

as specified in the ITT

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.1.8)

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: 06/11/2020

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: 23/11/2020

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 06/11/2020

Local time: 13:00

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

D07X028