Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/03/2021
Expire date: 15/04/2021
External Reference: 2021-288162
TED Reference: 2021/S 052-130966
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
N/A
Three Park Place, Upper Hatch Street
D02 FX65
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person:
Patrick Pirkl
E-mail:
patrick.pirkl@seai.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.seai.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188
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=184565&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=184565&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
Other activity:
Sustainable Energy
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Flexible Technical Support Services for the SEAI administered Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) covering 2 lots
Reference number:
Flexible Technical Support Svcs for the SSRH Scheme covering 2 lots
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71314300
-
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
This RFT invites proposals from suitably qualified services providers to apply to the framework for Flexible Technical Support Services for SEAI’s Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) covering 2 lots:
Lot 1 Operational, Technical and Advisory Services focused on individual client projects. This will be established as a multi-party framework with 2 members.
Lot 2 Developmental, Technical and Advisory Services focused on overall scheme performance and development. This will be established as a single party framework.
Both Lots focus on the SSRH and the Renewable Heat Sector and are intended to augment rather than replace the existing scheme. The successful tenderers will be required to provide flexible technical support services which will be called down by the SEAI Programme Mgr. Lot 1 will be set up as a multiparty framework with two framework members. Lot 2 will be set up as a single party.
For further information please see RFT at www.etenders.gov.ie.
Lot 1 Operational, Technical and Advisory Services focused on individual client projects. This will be established as a multi-party framework with 2 members.
Lot 2 Developmental, Technical and Advisory Services focused on overall scheme performance and development. This will be established as a single party framework.
Both Lots focus on the SSRH and the Renewable Heat Sector and are intended to augment rather than replace the existing scheme. The successful tenderers will be required to provide flexible technical support services which will be called down by the SEAI Programme Mgr. Lot 1 will be set up as a multiparty framework with two framework members. Lot 2 will be set up as a single party.
For further information please see RFT at www.etenders.gov.ie.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1090000.00
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
Operational, Technical and Advisory Services focused on individual client projects
Lot No:
1Operational, Technical and Advisory Services focused on individual client projects.
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314310
-
Heating engineering services for buildings
71321200
-
Heating-system design services
71356300
-
Technical support services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
SEAI administers and manages a number of non-domestic energy programmes, designed to deliver on the Climate Action Plan targets. These are aimed primarily at industrial and commercial energy users and they support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users in sectors not covered by the Emissions Trading Scheme.
The appointed service providers will be required to provide flexible technical support services which will be called down by the SEAI Programme Manager as required. Lot 1 will be set up as a multiparty framework with two framework members.
Lot 1 providers will:
• Provide technical and operational advice to clients and SEAI,
• Review applications for the SSRH Scheme, and
• Provide additional support to prospective applicants regarding eligibility criteria for SSRH or other related areas e.g. converting to renewable heat.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
The appointed service providers will be required to provide flexible technical support services which will be called down by the SEAI Programme Manager as required. Lot 1 will be set up as a multiparty framework with two framework members.
Lot 1 providers will:
• Provide technical and operational advice to clients and SEAI,
• Review applications for the SSRH Scheme, and
• Provide additional support to prospective applicants regarding eligibility criteria for SSRH or other related areas e.g. converting to renewable heat.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
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: 840000.00
EUR
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:
A term of two years may be extended for up to two consecutive periods of twelve months each on the same terms and conditions, depending on the project’s progression and subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. The framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
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:
ERDF
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Developmental, Technical and Advisory Services focused on overall scheme performance and development
Lot No:
2 Developmental, Technical & Advisory Services focused on overall scheme performance & development.
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71314310
-
Heating engineering services for buildings
71321200
-
Heating-system design services
71356300
-
Technical support services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
SEAI administers and manages a number of non-domestic energy programmes, designed to deliver on the Climate Action Plan targets. These are aimed primarily at industrial and commercial energy users and they support the adoption of renewable heating systems by commercial, industrial, agricultural, district heating and other non-domestic heat users in sectors not covered by the Emissions Trading Scheme.
The appointed service providers will be required to provide flexible technical support services which will be called down by the SEAI Programme Manager as required. Lot 2 will be set up as a single party.
Lot 2 provider(s) will:
• Provide technical opinion regarding the operation and impact of the SSRH Scheme in areas such as progress towards the goals of the Scheme, impact on the supply chain and overall environmental impact of the Scheme.
• Evaluate and report on changes in relevant regulatory requirements. Advise on current renewable heating technology and market trends and opportunities.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
The appointed service providers will be required to provide flexible technical support services which will be called down by the SEAI Programme Manager as required. Lot 2 will be set up as a single party.
Lot 2 provider(s) will:
• Provide technical opinion regarding the operation and impact of the SSRH Scheme in areas such as progress towards the goals of the Scheme, impact on the supply chain and overall environmental impact of the Scheme.
• Evaluate and report on changes in relevant regulatory requirements. Advise on current renewable heating technology and market trends and opportunities.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
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: 250000.00
EUR
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:
A term of two years may be extended for up to two consecutive periods of twelve months each on the same terms and conditions, depending on the project’s progression and subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. The framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
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:
ERDF
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.2.3)
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:
3
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:
15/04/2021
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:
15/04/2021
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court, Four Courts
Inns Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7
Dublin
D7
IE
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Courts Service of Ireland,
Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Dublin
IE
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Courts Service of Ireland, Four Courts, Dublin, Ireland.