ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/03/2021

Expire date: 12/04/2021

External Reference: 2021-201154

TED Reference: 2021/S 050-124707

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Environmental Protection Agency
N/A
Headquarters
Johnstown Castle Estate
PO Box 3000
IE
Contact person: Abigail Murphy
Telephone: +353 539160600
E-mail: a.murphy@epa.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.epa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/334

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=183830&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=183830&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

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Circular Insights: Strategic assessments (economic, technical & social) to inform circular economy policy development & implementation
Reference number:  185486
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

90713000  -  Environmental issues consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This process will establish a framework of service providers for the conduct of short economic, social and technical studies to provide evidence and fill knowledge gaps in support of circular economy policy. Contracts fulfilled under this framework will facilitate timely provision of expert assessments present insights relevant to the development and implementation of circular economy policy in Ireland. The studies will be delivered through analysis of key datasets and trends; literature review of research, policy & legislation; stakeholder engagements; and assessment of best & emerging practices. The outputs will be used by EPA and other stakeholders to inform policy development and implementation; and also contribute to wider national discussions on Circular Economy.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 248000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72222100  -  Information systems or technology strategic review services
75130000  -  Supporting services for the government
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
79311400  -  Economic research services
79315000  -  Social research services
79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
90720000  -  Environmental protection
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This process will establish a framework of service providers for the conduct of short economic, social and technical studies to provide evidence and fill knowledge gaps in support of circular economy policy. Contracts fulfilled under this framework will facilitate timely provision of expert assessments present insights relevant to the development and implementation of circular economy policy in Ireland. The studies will be delivered through analysis of key datasets and trends; literature review of research, policy & legislation; stakeholder engagements; and assessment of best & emerging practices. The outputs will be used by EPA and other stakeholders to inform policy development and implementation; and also contribute to wider national discussions on Circular Economy.
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: 248000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
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: 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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  As detailed in the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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:  5
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:  12/04/2021
Local time:  16:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  12/04/2021
Local time:  16:00

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
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Consult legal advisor
As applicable
IE