ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/09/2021

Expire date: 28/10/2021

External Reference: 2021-280733

TED Reference: 2021/S 184-478023

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Met Eireann
142881
Glasnevin Hill,
Dublin
Dublin 9
IE
Contact person: Charles Gillman
Telephone: +353 867962105
E-mail: charles.gillman@met.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.met.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/255

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=195198&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=195198&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Met Éireann invites quotations for the supply of : 1 Brewer Spectrophotometer (referred to as a Brewer for installation at Valentia Observatory.
Reference number:  Brewer Spectrophotometer
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

38120000  -  Meteorological instruments
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

This contract is a single contract for the purchase of 1 Brewer Spectrophotometer including delivery and installation of the instrument at the site location.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1. It is proposed to place a maintenance contract for a period of three years with an option for renewal for up to a further two years. The instrument will be used to measure Ultra Violet, or Visible, radiation in the solar spectrum. By examining the differential absorption of select wavelengths in the UVB portion of the spectrum, determinations of Total Column Ozone and Total Column Sulphur Dioxide can be inferred.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 253500.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38100000  -  Navigational and meteorological instruments
38120000  -  Meteorological instruments
38126200  -  Solar radiation surface observing apparatus
90711000  -  Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711300  -  Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Valentia Observatory
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This tender is for the procurement and installation of a Brewer instrument at Valentia Observatory, including delivery, warranty and maintenance options.
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: 253500.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The tender includes options for maintenance and extended warranty for 3 years with 2 possible extensions for a further 12 month periods.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The tender includes options for maintenance and extended warranty for 3 years with 2 possible extensions for a further 12 month periods.
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:  28/10/2021
Local time:  11:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  01/03/2022
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  28/10/2021
Local time:  11:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Met Eireann
Met Eireann HQ, Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Dublin
Dublin 9
IE
Telephone: +353 18064200
E-mail: sarah.oreilly@met.ie
Internet address: www.met.ie