Contract notice – utilities

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

EirGrid plc

N/A

Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road

Ballsbridge

Dublin 4

Contact person: Paul Valentine

E-mail: paul.valentine@eirgrid.com

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.eirgrid.com

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219

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=187538&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=187538&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Talent Acquisition Partners Framework

Reference number: ENQEIR720

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79600000 - Recruitment services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

EirGrid Group has an ongoing requirement to partner with talent acquisition specialists to drive the sourcing of high-calibre talent into our business in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
EirGrid is tendering for these services in 3 Lots.
• Lot 1: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management
• Lot 2: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)
• Lot 3: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 15400000.00 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

Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79600000 - Recruitment services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKN06 - Belfast

NUTS code: IE061 - Dublin

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin and Belfast

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

EirGrid has an ongoing requirement for skilled and experienced engineering and project management resources (Infrastructure) in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 30-35 vacancies per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Engineering
• Project Management (Infrastructure)

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: 5600000.00 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.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 6 / Maximum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

EirGrid envisages qualifying up to eight candidates per lot from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received. EirGrid reserves the right to qualify a further number of candidates as deemed appropriate. For example, should two or more candidates finish in joint position, the company may, at its sole discretion, qualify more than eight candidates.

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 5600000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.

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

Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79600000 - Recruitment services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKN06 - Belfast

NUTS code: IE061 - Dublin

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin and Belfast

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

EirGrid has a requirement for skilled and experienced IT resources in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 10 to 15 individuals per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Cyber Security
• IT Architecture
• Business Analysts
• IT Programme Management
• IT Project Management
• IT Applications
• SCADA Engineers

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: 8000000.00 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.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 6 / Maximum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 8000000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.

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

Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79600000 - Recruitment services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKN06 - Belfast

NUTS code: IE061 - Dublin

Main site or place of performance:

Dublin and Belfast

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

EirGrid has an ongoing requirement for skilled and experienced resources across the Group in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 10 individuals per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Project management
• Administration support
• HR professionals
• Legal professionals
• Business and finance
• Marketing and communications specialists
• Public affairs specialists
• Planning and public consultation
• Electricity Market Controllers

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: 1800000.00 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.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 6 / Maximum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 1800000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.

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 see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.

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.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.

III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.

III.1.7)

Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.

III.1.8)

Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

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: 31/05/2021

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 : 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.3)

Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. 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. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Courts

Four Courts

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures
are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)

Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000

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