ETENDERS

Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/11/2020

External Reference: 2020-272338

TED Reference: 2020/S 232-572286

Contract award notice

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Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin 1. D01 PF72.
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
E-mail: support@ogp.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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

Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Reference number:  PROJ000005653 - ISW020F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72260000  -  Software-related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Virtualisation Software which includes: Desktop Virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Server Virtualisation, Application Virtualisation, Presentation Virtualisation, Virtualisation Management Software;
• Virtualisation Software Licensing;
• Virtualisation Software Support and Maintenance;
• Virtualisation Software Support Services;
• Virtualisation Software Professional Technical Services;
• Virtualisation Software Training Services;
• Virtualisation Software Managed Services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  26500000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
72268000  -  Software supply services
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

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Virtualisation Software which includes: Desktop Virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Server Virtualisation, Application Virtualisation, Presentation Virtualisation, Virtualisation Management Software;
• Virtualisation Software Licensing;
• Virtualisation Software Support and Maintenance;
• Virtualisation Software Support Services;
• Virtualisation Software Professional Technical Services;
• Virtualisation Software Training Services;
• Virtualisation Software Managed Services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Professional Technical Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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

The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
72268000  -  Software supply services
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

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Virtualisation Software which includes: Desktop Virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Server Virtualisation, Application Virtualisation, Presentation Virtualisation, Virtualisation Management Software;
• Virtualisation Software Licensing;
• Virtualisation Software Support and Maintenance;
• Virtualisation Software Support Services;
• Virtualisation Software Professional Technical Services;
• Virtualisation Software Training Services;
• Virtualisation Software Managed Services.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Professional Technical Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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

The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW020F - Lot 3 Other (non specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
72261000  -  Software support services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
72268000  -  Software supply services
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

The Contracting Authority invites tenders (“Tenders”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”).
In summary, the Services comprise:
• Virtualisation Software which includes: Desktop Virtualisation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Server Virtualisation, Application Virtualisation, Presentation Virtualisation, Virtualisation Management Software;
• Virtualisation Software Licensing;
• Virtualisation Software Support and Maintenance;
• Virtualisation Software Support Services;
• Virtualisation Software Professional Technical Services;
• Virtualisation Software Training Services;
• Virtualisation Software Managed Services.
Tenderers should note that all further references to licence(s) and/or licensing shall be deemed to include subscriptions where the context so admits or requires.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Professional Technical Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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

The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion and subject to its obligations at law, to extend the Framework Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.

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
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 051-121312

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Asystec Limited
IE9769268n
Raheen Business Park
Limerick
Limerick
IE
Telephone: +353 61577600
E-mail: bids@asystec.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  8000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Hibernia Services Ltd. t/a Evros Technology Group
IE6570309Q
Hibernia House, Cherrywood Science and Technology Park
Dublin 18
Loughlinstown
IE
Telephone: +353 872522979
E-mail: john.kennedy@hetg.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.evros.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  8000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Novosco Ltd.
NI028408
Concourse Building 3
Belfast
BT3 9DT
UK
Telephone: +442 890454433
E-mail: andrew.knight@novosco.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  8000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

PFH Technology Group
IE6435827J
Eastgate Ave
Co Cork
Little Island, Co Co
IE
Telephone: +353 874585144
E-mail: carolinedaly@pfh.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.pfh.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  8000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Softcat plc
02174990
Thames Ind. Est.
Marlow
Fieldhouse Lane, Mar
UK
Telephone: +44 1612723133
E-mail: publicsector@softcat.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.softcat.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  8000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 1

Title: ISW020F - Lot 1 VMware Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Triangle Computer Services (Ireland) Limited
IE 632 9657R
Colm House 91 Pembroke Road
Dublin
Dublin 4
IE
Telephone: +353 16579700
E-mail: e-tenders@triangle.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.triangle.ie/

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  8000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 2

Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Arkphire Security Limited
N/A
7 Beckett Way
Dublin 12
Parkwest Business Pa
IE
Telephone: +353 018976750
E-mail: juliane.linehan@arkphire.com
Fax: +353 018976751
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.arkphire.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15500000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 2

Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Enterprise Solutions
ie8273049d
Unit 6, 78 Furze Road
Sandyford
Sandyford
IE
Telephone: +353 0868200040
E-mail: niamh@enterprise-solutions.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.enterprise-solutions.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15500000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 2

Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Hibernia Services Ltd. t/a Evros Technology Group
IE6570309Q
Hibernia House, Cherrywood Science and Technology Park
Dublin 18
Loughlinstown
IE
Telephone: +353 872522979
E-mail: john.kennedy@hetg.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.evros.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15500000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 2

Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Novosco Ltd.
NI028408
Concourse Building 3
Belfast
BT3 9DT
UK
Telephone: +442 890454433
E-mail: andrew.knight@novosco.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15500000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 2

Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

PFH Technology Group
IE6435827J
Eastgate Ave
Co Cork
Little Island, Co Co
IE
Telephone: +353 874585144
E-mail: carolinedaly@pfh.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.pfh.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15500000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Lot No: 2

Title: ISW020F - Lot 2 Citrix Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Softcat plc
02174990
Thames Ind. Est.
Marlow
Fieldhouse Lane, Mar
UK
Telephone: +44 1612723133
E-mail: publicsector@softcat.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.softcat.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  15500000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Lot No: 3

Title: ISW020F - Lot 3 Other (non specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Hibernia Services Ltd. t/a Evros Technology Group
IE6570309Q
Hibernia House, Cherrywood Science and Technology Park
Dublin 18
Loughlinstown
IE
Telephone: +353 872522979
E-mail: john.kennedy@hetg.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.evros.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 14

Lot No: 3

Title: ISW020F - Lot 3 Other (non specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

PFH Technology Group
IE6435827J
Eastgate Ave
Co Cork
Little Island, Co Co
IE
Telephone: +353 874585144
E-mail: carolinedaly@pfh.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.pfh.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 15

Lot No: 3

Title: ISW020F - Lot 3 Other (non specified) Virtualisation Software and Associated Reseller Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

17/11/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Triangle Computer Services (Ireland) Limited
IE 632 9657R
Colm House 91 Pembroke Road
Dublin
Dublin 4
IE
Telephone: +353 16579700
E-mail: e-tenders@triangle.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.triangle.ie/

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  3000000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #166775).
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult with your own legal advisors.