ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/04/2021

Expire date: 23/05/2021

External Reference: 2021-267479

TED Reference: 2021/S 076-194609

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha
N/A
80 St Stephen's Green
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 14082000
E-mail: consultant.tenders@dfa.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/246

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=186791&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
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

Provision of Temporary Agency Resources (General Operatives) for EXPO2020 to the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75210000  -  Foreign affairs and other services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Department of Foreign Affairs requires a solution for the provision of service operatives and associated services for Ireland at Expo 2020, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Irish pavilion and the programme of events and activities that will take place within it.
Expo 2020 is taking place in Dubai from 01 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. 192 countries have confirmed their participation at Expo 2020, with an original estimate of 25 million visitors expected over its six-month duration.
Ireland will host a self-build pavilion at Expo 2020, which will contain a permanent immersive exhibition showcasing Ireland as the Island of Inspiration. Ireland will also run a dynamic programme of activities and events at its pavilion during the course of Expo to showcase the best of Irish culture, creativity and innovation.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2500000.00  AED
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75211000  -  Foreign-affairs services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Department of Foreign Affairs requires a solution for the provision of service operatives and associated services for Ireland at Expo 2020, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Irish pavilion and the programme of events and activities that will take place within it.
Expo 2020 is taking place in Dubai from 01 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. 192 countries have confirmed their participation at Expo 2020, with an original estimate of 25 million visitors expected over its six-month duration.
Ireland will host a self-build pavilion at Expo 2020, which will contain a permanent immersive exhibition showcasing Ireland as the Island of Inspiration. Ireland will also run a dynamic programme of activities and events at its pavilion during the course of Expo to showcase the best of Irish culture, creativity and innovation.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Skills, Competencies and Experience of the Managed Services Contractor  /  Weighting:  35
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of the Proposal  /  Weighting:  35
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Professional Fees  /  Weighting:  30
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2500000.00  AED
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6
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.1.2)

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  16/05/2021
Local time:  17:00
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 : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  16/05/2021
Local time:  17:00

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

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie