Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Educational Research Centre

N/A

DCU, St Patricks Campus

Dublin 9

Drumcondra

Contact person: Ross McCarthy

Telephone: +353 18373789

E-mail: ross@keystonepg.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.erc.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1014

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=200863&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=200863&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

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Technical support for international student tests

Reference number: ERC202110282

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

The tender relates to technical support for the set-up and operation of student tests on comparative tests like TIMMS, PIRLS, PISA etc. over the 2022-26 period.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 740000.00 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

Dublin City, South Dublin, Kildare

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

All around Ireland

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please see e-tenders for additional detail at the link provided

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: 740000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 3 renewals of 12 months

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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

Dublin Fingal, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath & Meath

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

up to 3 * 12 months

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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

Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 3 by 12 months

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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

Cork City & County, Kerry, Waterford City & County

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 3 * 12 months

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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

Clare, Tipperary, Galway City & County, Limerick City & County

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 3 * 12 months

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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

Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Cavan, Longford, Monaghan, Roscommon & Sligo

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

See tender documents

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Up to 3 * 12 months

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

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: See tender documents

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

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

See tender documents

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

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: 6

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: 29/11/2021

Local time: 13:00

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

IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 29/11/2021

Local time: 13:00

Place:

Dublin

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court

Four Courts

Dublin

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

High Court per above