Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

9607090 O

Three Park Place

Dublin D02 FX65

Upper Hatch Street

Contact person: Patrick Pirkl

Telephone: +353 18082124

E-mail: patrick.pirkl@seai.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

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=190940&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=190940&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

SEAI intends to create a framework to support, implement and manage SEAI’s Electric Vehicle Demand Generation Programme

Reference number: Electr Vehicle Demand Generation

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00 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

EV Dealership/Salesperson Supports & Awards

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to SEAI’s Electric Vehicle Demand Generation framework of service providers. SEAI intends to appoint a framework of service providers to support in the development, implementation and operational management of SEAI’s Electric Vehicle Demand Generation Programme.
EV Dealership/Salesperson Supports & Awards
Dealerships and their staff have the potential to be enablers to EV uptake. Engaging and supporting EV dealers is a major part of influencing the transition to EVs. Introducing a dealer & salesperson award scheme will add additional incentives and motivate the dealer to promote and encourage EV uptake.
It is envisaged that one framework member will be assigned to this lot. The estimated contract value is €300,000 excluding VAT across for this lot. The contract term will be for a period of 1 year.
SEAI intends to hold a Market Information Meeting on 24th June 2021. Please email your details to shane.prendergast@seai.ie to register your interest to attend this event.
Please do not respond to this notice. It is a Prior Information Notice only. Further information will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie, when it becomes available.

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

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

This is a Prior Information Notice Only. Please do not respond to this PIN.
Further information will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie when the RFT becomes available

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

34144900 - Electric vehicles

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79342000 - Marketing services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

his is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to SEAI’s Electric Vehicle Demand Generation framework of service providers. SEAI intends to appoint a framework of service providers to support in the development, implementation and operational management of SEAI’s Electric Vehicle Demand Generation Programme.
EV Commercial Fleet Trials
SEAI will introduce an EV Fleet Trial Scheme where SEAI will place electric vehicles into service across the business sector in Ireland. Businesses will be exposed to the real-life performance, savings and benefits of electric vehicles without the initial capital outlay
It is envisaged that two framework members will be assigned to this lot. The estimated contract value is €900,000 excluding VAT across for this lot. The contract term will be for a period of 1 year.
SEAI intends to hold a Market Information Meeting on 24th June 2021. Please email your details to shane.prendergast@seai.ie to register your interest to attend this event.
Please do not respond to this notice. It is a Prior Information Notice only. Further information will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie, when it becomes available.

II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 900000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

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

This is a Prior Information Notice Only. Please do not respond to this PIN.
Further information will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie when the RFT becomes available

II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

08/07/2021

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.1.3)

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: 2

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

This is a Prior Information Notice Only. Please do not respond to this PIN.
Further information will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie when the RFT becomes available.
One member will be assigned to Lot 1. Two members will be assigned to Lot 2.

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland

Four Courts, Inns Quay, Smithfield

Dublin

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Courts Service of Ireland

Dublin

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.

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Courts Service of Ireland

Dublin

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