Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/01/2022

External Reference: 2022-241749

TED Reference: 2022/S 017-042206

Contract award notice - utilities

Contract award notice – utilities

Results of the procurement procedure

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
Contact person: Paul Valentine
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Talent Acquisition Partners Framework
Reference number:  ENQEIR720
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79600000  -  Recruitment services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

**This tender is now complete.**
EirGrid Group has an ongoing requirement to partner with talent acquisition specialists to drive the sourcing of high-calibre talent into our business in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
EirGrid is tendering for these services in 3 Lots.
• Lot 1: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management
• Lot 2: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)
• Lot 3: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement ( Agree to publish? yes )

Value excluding VAT:  15400000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79600000  -  Recruitment services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKN06 -  Belfast
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This tender process is now complete.
EirGrid has an ongoing requirement for skilled and experienced engineering and project management resources (Infrastructure) in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 30-35 vacancies per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Engineering
• Project Management (Infrastructure)
II.2.5)

Award criteria ( Agree to publish? yes )

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Approach and Methodology  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Team  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  35
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 5600000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
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

Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79600000  -  Recruitment services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKN06 -  Belfast
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This tender process is now complete.
EirGrid has a requirement for skilled and experienced IT resources in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 10 to 15 individuals per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Cyber Security
• IT Architecture
• Business Analysts
• IT Programme Management
• IT Project Management
• IT Applications
• SCADA Engineers
II.2.5)

Award criteria ( Agree to publish? yes )

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Approach and Methodology  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Team  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  35
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 8000000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
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

Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79600000  -  Recruitment services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKN06 -  Belfast
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This tender process is now complete.
EirGrid has an ongoing requirement for skilled and experienced resources across the Group in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 10 individuals per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Project management
• Administration support
• HR professionals
• Legal professionals
• Business and finance
• Marketing and communications specialists
• Public affairs specialists
• Planning and public consultation
• Electricity Market Controllers
II.2.5)

Award criteria ( Agree to publish? yes )

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Approach and Methdology  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Team  /  Weighting:  40
Price  -  Weighting:  35
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 1800000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
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 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

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2021/S 084-218085

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Adecco Group
142257
33-39 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 16717933
Fax: +353 16717934
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

ERSG Ltd
939671769
8th Floor North Tower
Bromley
BR1 1WA
UK
Telephone: +44 2083152601
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.ersg-global.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

PG Global Energy Limited
GB370717887
Jubilee House, 3 The Drive
BRENTWOOD
CM13 3FR
UK
Telephone: +44 2084187950
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.pg-global.com

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Premier Group International
4726096A
6 Lapps Quay
Cork
Cork
IE
Telephone: +353 212300300
Fax: +353 212300303
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Ltd.
353252
13 Hume Street
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone: +353 14744612
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.sigmar.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 2

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Adecco Group
142257
33-39 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 16717933
Fax: +353 16717934
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 2

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Aspira (AspiraCon Ltd., trading as Aspira)
IE9655305G
Aspira, Unit 3, Penrose Two, Penrose Dock, Cork, T23 YY09
Cork
Cork
IE
Telephone: +353 212352550
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.aspira.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 2

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Cpl
287278
83 Merrion Square
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 016146000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://Cpl.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 2

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

ERSG Ltd
939671769
8th Floor North Tower
Bromley
BR1 1WA
UK
Telephone: +44 2083152601
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.ersg-global.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 2

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  6
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited
00975677
26/27a Grafton Street
Dublin
County Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 015710000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 3

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  9
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

ERSG Ltd
939671769
8th Floor North Tower
Bromley
BR1 1WA
UK
Telephone: +44 2083152601
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.ersg-global.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Lot No: 3

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  9
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Excel Recruitment
IE6377146M
Suite 336 The Capel Building Marys Abbey
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18148747
Fax: +353 18148748
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Lot No: 3

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  9
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited
00975677
26/27a Grafton Street
Dublin
County Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 015710000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 14

Lot No: 3

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  9
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Premier Group International
4726096A
6 Lapps Quay
Cork
Cork
IE
Telephone: +353 212300300
Fax: +353 212300303
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 15

Lot No: 3

Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/01/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  9
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Ltd.
353252
13 Hume Street
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone: +353 14744612
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.sigmar.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Courts
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
The contracting authority did not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applied in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commenced on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period was 14 calendar days where notifications were sent electronically. The Statutory instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000