Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 18/10/2020

Expire date: 24/11/2020

External Reference: 2020-295118

TED Reference: 2020/S 203-493577

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Digital Hub Development Agency
N/A
DHDA, Roe Lane (Off Thomas Street), Dublin 8
Dublin
D08 TCV4
IE
Contact person: Christopher McCann
Telephone: +353 014806200
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.thedigitalhub.com

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=175880&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

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Internet Connectivity
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72400000  -  Internet services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The DHDA is seeking suppliers for internet connectivity through peering in two lots:
Lot A – Licensed wireless internet connection
Lot B – Fibre-optic based internet connection
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 600000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  1
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Licensed wireless internet connection
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32571000  -  Communications infrastructure
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Digital Hub is a collaborative space for digital companies to scale and grow. Populated by innovative, digital companies, The Digital Hub fosters an atmosphere of creativity and support. The hundreds of companies that chose The Digital Hub and progressed through our enterprise cluster are a testament to the vibrant environment we have created. Early-stage and established businesses thrive in our nurturing community, where collaboration happens around every corner.
Delivering connectivity to our clients, The Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) is a Local Internet Registry (LIR) registered with RIPE. The DHDA provides high speed internet connectivity for the clients of The Digital Hub delivered internally through the internally switched infrastructure of the campus and outside through partnerships with two tier 2 providers to provide a resilient service. The DHDA currently has two circuits at 450Mbps and 200Mbps.
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: 600000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the terms for a period of up to 12 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.
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

Fibre-optic based internet connection
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32571000  -  Communications infrastructure
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Digital Hub is a collaborative space for digital companies to scale and grow. Populated by innovative, digital companies, The Digital Hub fosters an atmosphere of creativity and support. The hundreds of companies that chose The Digital Hub and progressed through our enterprise cluster are a testament to the vibrant environment we have created. Early-stage and established businesses thrive in our nurturing community, where collaboration happens around every corner.
Delivering connectivity to our clients, The Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) is a Local Internet Registry (LIR) registered with RIPE. The DHDA provides high speed internet connectivity for the clients of The Digital Hub delivered internally through the internally switched infrastructure of the campus and outside through partnerships with two tier 2 providers to provide a resilient service. The DHDA currently has two circuits at 450Mbps and 200Mbps.
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: 600000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the terms for a period of up to 12 months with a maximum of 2 such extensions.
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.2)

Conditions related to 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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  24/11/2020
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English, Irish
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)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  24/11/2020
Local time:  17:00

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 High Court
Dublin
IE