Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/12/2020

Expire date: 08/02/2021

External Reference: 2020-295089

TED Reference: 2020/S 242-598046

Contract notice

Contract notice

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: Tender Operations
Telephone: +353 0761008000
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=179444&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

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

Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Reference number:  PROJ000006316 - ISW021F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72260000  -  Software-related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
In summary, the Services comprise
Security Software Products
Security Software Licensing
Security Software Support and Maintenance
Security Software Support Services
Security Software Professional Technical Services
Security Software Training Services
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 12000000.00  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

ISW021F Lot 1 Sophos Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48219100  -  Gateway software package
48222000  -  Web server software package
48223000  -  Electronic mail software package
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48731000  -  File security software package
48732000  -  Data security software package
48760000  -  Virus protection software package
48761000  -  Anti-virus software package
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212731  -  File security software development services
72212732  -  Data security software development services
72212760  -  Virus protection software development services
72212761  -  Anti-virus software development services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development 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

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
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.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1100000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW021F Lot 2 McAfee Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48219100  -  Gateway software package
48222000  -  Web server software package
48223000  -  Electronic mail software package
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48731000  -  File security software package
48732000  -  Data security software package
48760000  -  Virus protection software package
48761000  -  Anti-virus software package
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212731  -  File security software development services
72212732  -  Data security software development services
72212760  -  Virus protection software development services
72212761  -  Anti-virus software development services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development 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

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
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.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3200000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW021F Lot 3 Endpoint Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48219100  -  Gateway software package
48222000  -  Web server software package
48223000  -  Electronic mail software package
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48731000  -  File security software package
48732000  -  Data security software package
48760000  -  Virus protection software package
48761000  -  Anti-virus software package
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212731  -  File security software development services
72212732  -  Data security software development services
72212760  -  Virus protection software development services
72212761  -  Anti-virus software development services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development 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

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
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.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2400000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW021F Lot 4 Email Gateway Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48219100  -  Gateway software package
48222000  -  Web server software package
48223000  -  Electronic mail software package
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48731000  -  File security software package
48732000  -  Data security software package
48760000  -  Virus protection software package
48761000  -  Anti-virus software package
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212731  -  File security software development services
72212732  -  Data security software development services
72212760  -  Virus protection software development services
72212761  -  Anti-virus software development services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development 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

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
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.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 700000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW021F Lot 5 Web Gateway Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48219100  -  Gateway software package
48222000  -  Web server software package
48223000  -  Electronic mail software package
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48731000  -  File security software package
48732000  -  Data security software package
48760000  -  Virus protection software package
48761000  -  Anti-virus software package
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212731  -  File security software development services
72212732  -  Data security software development services
72212760  -  Virus protection software development services
72212761  -  Anti-virus software development services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development 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

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
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.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 600000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the 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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ISW021F Lot 6 SIEM Security Software and Associated Reseller Services
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48200000  -  Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48219100  -  Gateway software package
48222000  -  Web server software package
48223000  -  Electronic mail software package
48422000  -  Software package suites
48517000  -  IT software package
48730000  -  Security software package
48731000  -  File security software package
48732000  -  Data security software package
48760000  -  Virus protection software package
48761000  -  Anti-virus software package
72212730  -  Security software development services
72212731  -  File security software development services
72212732  -  Data security software development services
72212760  -  Virus protection software development services
72212761  -  Anti-virus software development services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development 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

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is issuing this request for tenders as a central purchasing body for use by the Framework Clients. The Office of Government Procurement is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. References to the Contracting Authority will be deemed to include the OGP. The Contracting Authority invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Support Services  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  delivery of Professional  /  Weighting:  300
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of Approach to the delivery of Training Services  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  300
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
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:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the 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

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:  Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #181431).
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #181431).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #181431).
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #181431).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #181431).
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #181431).

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:  30
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:  18/01/2021
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 : 9  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  18/01/2021
Local time:  12:00

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

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

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