ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/08/2021

Expire date: 08/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-279511

TED Reference: 2021/S 157-416138

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Transport
N/A
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Gerard Fealy
Telephone: +353 858532716
E-mail: gerardfealy@transport.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.gov.ie/transport
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/309

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=195220&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Supply of the Marine Communication System for the Irish Coast Guard
Reference number:  IRCG
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64227000  -  Integrated telecommunications services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only and not a call for competition or an invitation to tender.
The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, anticipate an upcoming RFT for a Marine Communications System (MCS) for use at its Marine Rescue Coordination Centre’s (MRCC/SC).
Suppliers can register their expressions of interest in this PIN by sending their contact details to the eTenders message board.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32200000  -  Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
32330000  -  Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
32520000  -  Telecommunications cable and equipment
32570000  -  Communications equipment
32573000  -  Communications control system
39121100  -  Desks
50330000  -  Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
51300000  -  Installation services of communications equipment
64228200  -  Radio broadcast transmission 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) only and not a call for competition or an invitation to tender. This PIN is part of the market research process to determine the capacity of potential service providers to deliver the services as required.
The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, anticipate an upcoming RFT for a Marine Communications System (MCS) for use at its Marine Rescue Coordination Centre’s (MRCC/SC). The Irish Coast Guard has a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the Marine Voice Communication Systems for Dublin MRCC, Valentia MRSC and Malin MRSC. The new system will remotely control marine band VHF radios, VHF DSC (Digital Selective Calling) radios, MF DSC radios and NavTex (Navigational Telex). The new system must be capable of processing ship-to-shore telephone link calls. The recording system is also being replaced, this must be compatible with the new MCS and will capture all events.
Additionally there is a requirement to replace the nationwide remote site VHF DSC radio equipment, integrate this and the current MF DSC system to the new MCS in order to provide VHF & MF DSC receive and transmit ability to the operators.
There is potential to investigate the feasibility to replace the MRCC/SC operator desks while system upgrades are occurring. Currently eighteen desks in operation. This potential reconfiguration would require the contractor to supply, package, deliver and install eighteen workstations with electronically height-adjustable desks.
Suppliers can register their expressions of interest in this PIN by sending their contact details to the eTenders message board.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Replacement of the Marine Voice Communication System.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/01/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

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