Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/01/2021
External Reference: 2021-233788
TED Reference: 2021/S 011-023094
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Nicola Graham
Telephone:
+353 012226297
E-mail:
nicola.graham@smartdublin.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
www.smartdublin.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5)
Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Single Party Framework Agreement for the design, supply, installation and management of community and public WiFi services across Dublin City Council
Reference number:
DCC_Free Public WiFi Framework
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The requirement of this tender is to provide the delivery of end-to-end WiFi connectivity and managed service solutions on behalf of Dublin City Council (including site surveys, delivery of access points, installation, wiring, filtering, support services, and backhaul) at multiple sites across the administrative area.
This framework will be used initially to deploy WiFi services under the WiFi4EU initiative to approx.44 site locations. It may also be used to include other public WiFi services on behalf of Dublin City Council including connectivity for Euro 2020 Fan Zones and other events or programs across the administrative area in order to support digital connectivity and inclusion.
This framework will be used initially to deploy WiFi services under the WiFi4EU initiative to approx.44 site locations. It may also be used to include other public WiFi services on behalf of Dublin City Council including connectivity for Euro 2020 Fan Zones and other events or programs across the administrative area in order to support digital connectivity and inclusion.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
600000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
32000000
-
Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32400000
-
Networks
32500000
-
Telecommunications equipment and supplies
48211000
-
Platform interconnectivity software package
72300000
-
Data services
72400000
-
Internet services
72410000
-
Provider services
72510000
-
Computer-related management services
72511000
-
Network management software services
72700000
-
Computer network services
92300000
-
Entertainment services
92500000
-
Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
98000000
-
Other community, social and personal services
98100000
-
Membership organisation services
98110000
-
Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The requirement of this tender is to provide the delivery of end-to-end WiFi connectivity and managed service solutions on behalf of Dublin City Council (including site surveys, delivery of access points, installation, wiring, filtering, support services, and backhaul) at multiple sites across the administrative area.
This framework will be used initially to deploy WiFi services under the WiFi4EU initiative to approx.44 site locations. It may also be used to include other public WiFi services on behalf of Dublin City Council including connectivity for Euro 2020 Fan Zones and other events or programs across the administrative area in order to support digital connectivity and inclusion.
Dublin City Council through its Smart City program was successful in achieving a maximum allocation of four vouchers worth €15,000 each to install or upgrade public or community WiFi services across the administrative area as part of the recent WiFi4EU funding call. The vouchers will cover the cost of the equipment, installations and connections only. All Tenderer’s must register as a supplier on the WiFi4EU platform in order to claim payment for the vouchers. See: https://wifi4eu.ec.europa.eu/#/supplier-landing
Note: The WiFi4EU voucher element must be drawn down by the successful tenderer directly from the EU. Further information regarding the WiFi4EU initiative, criteria, payment procedures and processes and other general information can be found via this link: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/wifi4eu-questions-and-answers#Implementation.
The Department of Rural and Community Development will match the funding provided by the European Commission, doubling the value of the investment in public Wi-Fi networks and supporting installation costs and extension of the network in Local Authorities.
All additional costs will be invoiced directly to Dublin City Council.
This framework will be used initially to deploy WiFi services under the WiFi4EU initiative to approx.44 site locations. It may also be used to include other public WiFi services on behalf of Dublin City Council including connectivity for Euro 2020 Fan Zones and other events or programs across the administrative area in order to support digital connectivity and inclusion.
Dublin City Council through its Smart City program was successful in achieving a maximum allocation of four vouchers worth €15,000 each to install or upgrade public or community WiFi services across the administrative area as part of the recent WiFi4EU funding call. The vouchers will cover the cost of the equipment, installations and connections only. All Tenderer’s must register as a supplier on the WiFi4EU platform in order to claim payment for the vouchers. See: https://wifi4eu.ec.europa.eu/#/supplier-landing
Note: The WiFi4EU voucher element must be drawn down by the successful tenderer directly from the EU. Further information regarding the WiFi4EU initiative, criteria, payment procedures and processes and other general information can be found via this link: https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/wifi4eu-questions-and-answers#Implementation.
The Department of Rural and Community Development will match the funding provided by the European Commission, doubling the value of the investment in public Wi-Fi networks and supporting installation costs and extension of the network in Local Authorities.
All additional costs will be invoiced directly to Dublin City Council.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
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Name:
Proposed Methodology for Deployment of Wifi4EU requirements and associated Service Level Contract
/
Weighting:
250
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Site Location Work Plan and Delivery Schedule
/
Weighting:
250
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Innovation led Added Value
/
Weighting:
150
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Ultimate Cost
/
Weighting:
350
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
3 years with the option to extend for 1 additional year
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:
The WiFi4EU (https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/wifi4eu-free-wi-fi-europeans) initiative is a European Commission scheme to support the provision of free WiFi access in indoor or outdoor public spaces (e.g. public administrations premises, health centres, public parks and squares).
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 042-099469
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Single Party Framework Agreement for the design, supply, installation and management of community and public WiFi services across Dublin City Council
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
23/12/2020
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Virgin Media Ireland Limited
435668
P2
Dublin
Eastpoint Business P
IE
Telephone:
+353 877580308
E-mail:
aidan.darcy@virginmedia.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:
600000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
Additional Information – Dublin City Council
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
4. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
5. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Environment & Transportation Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the etenders messaging facility, RFT ID 165463 Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 9/3/2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
9. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
4. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
5. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Environment & Transportation Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the etenders messaging facility, RFT ID 165463 Queries must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 9/3/2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
9. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please contact your solicitor