Date of dispatch of this notice: 06/05/2021
External Reference: 2021-221280
TED Reference: 2021/S 091-236973
Contract award notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract award notice - utilities
Contract award notice – utilities
Results of the procurement procedure
Services
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Ervia
N/A
P.O.Box 900, Webworks, Eglinton Street
Cork
Cork
IE
Contact person:
Tender Admin
Telephone:
+353 214239206
E-mail:
tenders@ervia.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.ervia.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/376
I.6)
Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
19/057 - Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Relations Services for Ervia
Reference number:
19/057
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79416000
-
Public relations services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
19/057 - Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Relations Services for Ervia
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79416100
-
Public relations management services
79416200
-
Public relations consultancy services
79430000
-
Crisis management services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Cork and Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
It is envisaged that the scope of services of any given Call off Contract under the Framework Agreement will be, but are not limited to;
The expected scope of the Contract includes but is not limited to the provision of the following public relations (“PR”) services and other services including media relations services, financial PR, crisis communications, corporate affairs and public affairs services.
The scope of services is also expected to include:
• Provision of the above services in order to build and enhance Ervia’s reputation in the energy market and water sector in Ireland;
• Assisting in relation to Ervia’s engagement and reputation with key stakeholders and decision-makers in the political, economic and customer arenas in the Republic of Ireland;
• Supporting the introduction and establishment of the Ervia and Gas Networks brands and to support the building of the Irish Water brand;
• Supporting Irish Water in its delivery of an ambitious programme of reform across all aspects of water services ;
• Supporting Gas Network Ireland’s gas advocacy agenda and strategy to grow the Irish gas market;
• Facilitation of gas and water infrastructure development through stakeholder engagement and event management ; and
• Offsetting the negative impact of any potential PR crisis situations including any arising out of gas network or water service incidents.
Government Affairs Services;
The scope of services is also expected to include but not limited to:
• Legislative and regulatory monitoring
• Evaluation of regulatory risks for the business
• Preparation of concepts and recommendations
• Engagement with key audiences and stakeholders
• Industry engagement
• Lobbying
• Influencing policy
Applicants should note that from time to time over the term of each Multi Party Framework Agreement, the Contracting Entity, at its sole discretion but without altering the overall nature of the Multi Party Framework Agreement, may require to modify the scope of the framework agreement to reflect technical advancements and/or unforeseeable requirements required for Public Relation Services. The conditions under which such option may be exercised by the Contracting Entity will be outlined in the ITN document.
Ervia is procuring Public Relation services. The successful supplier may be required, during the course of the framework, to enter into separate framework agreements with GNI in relation to the provision of the services. The new arrangements will stand separate from the arrangements with Ervia.
The expected scope of the Contract includes but is not limited to the provision of the following public relations (“PR”) services and other services including media relations services, financial PR, crisis communications, corporate affairs and public affairs services.
The scope of services is also expected to include:
• Provision of the above services in order to build and enhance Ervia’s reputation in the energy market and water sector in Ireland;
• Assisting in relation to Ervia’s engagement and reputation with key stakeholders and decision-makers in the political, economic and customer arenas in the Republic of Ireland;
• Supporting the introduction and establishment of the Ervia and Gas Networks brands and to support the building of the Irish Water brand;
• Supporting Irish Water in its delivery of an ambitious programme of reform across all aspects of water services ;
• Supporting Gas Network Ireland’s gas advocacy agenda and strategy to grow the Irish gas market;
• Facilitation of gas and water infrastructure development through stakeholder engagement and event management ; and
• Offsetting the negative impact of any potential PR crisis situations including any arising out of gas network or water service incidents.
Government Affairs Services;
The scope of services is also expected to include but not limited to:
• Legislative and regulatory monitoring
• Evaluation of regulatory risks for the business
• Preparation of concepts and recommendations
• Engagement with key audiences and stakeholders
• Industry engagement
• Lobbying
• Influencing policy
Applicants should note that from time to time over the term of each Multi Party Framework Agreement, the Contracting Entity, at its sole discretion but without altering the overall nature of the Multi Party Framework Agreement, may require to modify the scope of the framework agreement to reflect technical advancements and/or unforeseeable requirements required for Public Relation Services. The conditions under which such option may be exercised by the Contracting Entity will be outlined in the ITN document.
Ervia is procuring Public Relation services. The successful supplier may be required, during the course of the framework, to enter into separate framework agreements with GNI in relation to the provision of the services. The new arrangements will stand separate from the arrangements with Ervia.
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Framework agreement(s) duration of 3 years with an option to extend for further for periods up to a total maximum of two years.
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.2.14)
Additional information
You must submit through the etenders system before the deadline. The submission deadline is strict & no submissions will be possible after the date & time specified in the PQQ documents. Please note that all tenders are electronic, as such NO paper copies will be accepted or read. Please submit via the etenders system not later than 12:00hrs (local time) Wednesday 12th of February 2020.
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
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: 2019/S 248-616789
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: 19/057 - Multi-Party for the Provision of Public Relations Services for Ervia
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2021
V.2.2)
Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )
Number of tenders received:
2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
Murray Consultants
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: 19/057 - Multi-Party for the Provision of Public Relations Services for Ervia
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
21/04/2021
V.2.2)
Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )
Number of tenders received:
2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
Q4 PR
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
You must submit through the etenders system before the deadline. The submission deadline is strict & no submissions will be possible after the date & time specified in the PQQ documents. Please note that all tenders are electronic, as such NO paper copies will be accepted or read. Please submit via the etenders system not later than 12:00hrs (local time) Wednesday 12th of February 2020.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
The Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please refer to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2)).
Please refer to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2)).