Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/12/2020
Expire date: 12/01/2021
External Reference: 2020-264874
TED Reference: 2020/S 239-591062
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Central Bank of Ireland
N/A
PO Box 559
Dublin 1
New Wapping Street,
IE
Contact person:
Ann Healy
E-mail:
tenders@centralbank.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.centralbank.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/329
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=179272&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=179272&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
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
ITT for the Provision of Legal and Related Services for the Central Bank of Ireland
Reference number:
2020P088
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79100000
-
Legal services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Central Bank invites Tenders for appointment to one or more Framework Agreements for the provision of the legal and related services described in Appendix 1A of the ITT document, and in more detail in the individual appendices relating to each service, which have been uploaded with this notice. The legal and related services are required in respect of a number of separate lots.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 67500000.00
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
Lot A - Core Legal Services Lot A
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Core Legal Services – Lot A - relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank’s primary responsibilities as described in the ITT.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot B1 Employment and related services (General Legal Services)
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot B relates to General Legal Services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate Lots. This Lot B1 relates to Employment and related services.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot B2 Commercial and operations (General Legal Services)
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot B relates to General Legal Services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate Lots. This Lot B2 relates to Commercial and operations.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot C - Enforcement-related Legal Services
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot C Enforcement-related Legal Services relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot D1 – Senior Counsel
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D1 is for Senior Counsel services.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot D2 – Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE)
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D2 relates to Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE) services.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot D3 – Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE)
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D3 relates to Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE) services.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Lot D4 – Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE)
Lot No:
8
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D4 relates to Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE) services.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
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:
yes
Identification of the project:
see II.2.7
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot E - Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services
Lot No:
9
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
48613000
-
Electronic data management (EDM)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot E - Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services regarding the provision of data management and eDiscovery and services, legal and professional support services and document review services.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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
Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot F - Document Review Services
Lot No:
10
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79130000
-
Legal documentation and certification services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot F - Document Review Services regarding the provision of document review and analysis services, including in support of the Central Bank’s ongoing inquiries and investigations.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
see II.2.7
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.1.2)
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.2.1)
Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
See tender documents for details.
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
15
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:
12/01/2021
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/01/2021
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
On the termination of the framework agreements awarded under this competition
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
• Tenderers should note that this Competition is being run under Regulation 74 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (the “Regulations”), and accordingly is subject only to limited aspects of the Regulations
• Tenderers should note that full documentation for each lot is contained in the individual lot folders.
• As this is a framework, the value is an estimated figure only and the Central Bank currently anticipates that the spend under the framework over its full duration could be in the region of €30,650,000 - €67,500,000
• Tenderers should read the ITT document in conjunction with the individual Lot specific documents.
• The number to be admitted to each Framework varies for each Lot and Tenderers should read the individual Lot appendices for details of the numbers for each Lot
• Call-Off Contracts awarded during the Framework Term may be for periods continuing after the expiry of the Framework Term
• Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
• Tenderers should send in a separate response document for each Lot applied for in accordance with the requirements set out in the individual Lot Appendix document
• Tenderers should note that full documentation for each lot is contained in the individual lot folders.
• As this is a framework, the value is an estimated figure only and the Central Bank currently anticipates that the spend under the framework over its full duration could be in the region of €30,650,000 - €67,500,000
• Tenderers should read the ITT document in conjunction with the individual Lot specific documents.
• The number to be admitted to each Framework varies for each Lot and Tenderers should read the individual Lot appendices for details of the numbers for each Lot
• Call-Off Contracts awarded during the Framework Term may be for periods continuing after the expiry of the Framework Term
• Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
• Tenderers should send in a separate response document for each Lot applied for in accordance with the requirements set out in the individual Lot Appendix document
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
As set out at section 7 of the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations SI 130/2010, as amended