Contract notice – utilities

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

FuturEnergy Ireland Development DAC

683948

25-27, Fitzwilliam Hall, Fitzwilliam Place

Dublin

Co.Dublin

Contact person: Sarah Toye

Telephone: +353 876786316

E-mail: Sarah.toye@futurenergyireland.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: www.futurenergyireland.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/200680

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=203676&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=203676&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Inclusion on a Framework Agreement for provision of legal services to FuturEnergy Ireland

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000 - Legal services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

FuturEnergy Ireland (the “Contracting Entity”) are seeking to invite suitably qualified firms who are interested in participating in this competition for inclusion on a Framework Agreement regarding the provision legal services.
The core scope of services required from the selected candidate(s) will include, but is not limited, to the items set out in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) attached to this notice. Please note that the services are categorised into four lots. Candidates may apply for one, more or all lots.
Only firms who can demonstrate that they have the relevant resources and experience in activities cited in the PQQ (for the lots they are expressing an interest in) should apply.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lots one to four as cited in the pre-qualification questionnaire

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

1. General Governance to include (but not limited to); Regulatory, Procurement, Data Protection, Emp

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31121340 - Wind farm

79111000 - Legal advisory services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Ireland

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 4

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

At least four but depending on the quality of applications received

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

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.2.14)

Additional information

Ref: 11.2.7 - FuturEnergy reserves the right to extend the contract for a further two years on an annual basis.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

2. Commercial and Energy to include (but not limited to); M&A, Contracts, Finance, IP, Offtake/Markets and Competition

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31121340 - Wind farm

79111000 - Legal advisory services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Ireland

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

At least five but depending on the quality of applications received

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

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.2.14)

Additional information

Ref: 11.2.7 - FuturEnergy reserves the right to extend the contract for a further two years on an annual basis.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

3. Planning and Disputes to include (but not limited to); Environmental and Litigation

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31121340 - Wind farm

79111000 - Legal advisory services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Ireland

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 4

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

At least four but depending on the quality of applications received

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

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.2.14)

Additional information

Ref: 11.2.7 - FuturEnergy reserves the right to extend the contract for a further two years on an annual basis.

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

4. Land and Property

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31121340 - Wind farm

79111000 - Legal advisory services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Ireland

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

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: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: no

II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

At least five but depending on the quality of applications received

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes

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.2.14)

Additional information

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

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: Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.1.7)

Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.1.8)

Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

Please refer to the Pre-Qualification documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311) for further information.

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 5

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: 19/01/2022

Local time: 13:00

IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: no

VI.3)

Additional information

Interested parties must register their interest on the E-tenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All clarifications must be uploaded electronically to the relevant section on E-tenders.
The contracting entity is not responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process and any contract awarded under the procurement.
Please note that the envisaged maximum number of shortlisted participants cited is indicative only (Ref 11.2.9 & IV.1.3 (per lot)).
Expression of Interest documents are available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT 204311)

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court

The Four Courts

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000

E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie

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