Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/02/2022
Expire date: 06/04/2022
External Reference: 2022-277090
TED Reference: 2022/S 028-071810
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Enterprise Ireland
N/A
The Plaza
Dublin 3
East Point Business
IE
Contact person:
Catherine Gore
Telephone:
+353 17272435
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.enterprise-ireland.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/434
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=206860&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=206860&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
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
The supply of commercially published Business Information/Market Research Databases available electronically in Eighteen (18) Lots
Reference number:
2022/01
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
64216200
-
Electronic information services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Enterprise Ireland proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of eighteen (18) framework agreements for the provision of electronic business information/market research databases. Enterprise Ireland staff and clients require up to date published multi-sectoral global research, company lists, profiles and financial reports, projects data and patents data. The framework agreement will be established on foot of a competition for an initial contract for one (1) year. The commencement date, for individual lots, will vary depending on the cessation of existing subscriptions.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 2100000.00
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
Online database of Financial Intelligence on companies globally.
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Financial Intelligence on companies globally.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of copies of Irish and UK Company Records (as lodged with Companies Reg
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of copies of Irish and UK Company Records (as lodged with Companies Registration Office, Ireland and Companies House, UK).
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of Financial Analysis and Ranking of registered companies by UK indust
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Financial Analysis and Ranking of registered companies by UK industry sector
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of multi-sector market research reports for global retail and consumer
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of multi-sector market research reports for global retail and consumer environments
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
online database of global market research reports for Lifesciences, Cleantech/Energy, Engineering...
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of global market research reports for Lifesciences, Cleantech/Energy, Engineering, Electronics, Healthcare and Financial Services.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of global market research reports on Healthcare & Lifesciences
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of global market research reports on Healthcare & Lifesciences
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of market research reports on global ICT
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of market research reports on ICT, Mobile Communications, Software Applications, Financial Services Software, e-Learning, Digital Media and related areas including IT and Business Technology, Strategy, Marketing, Forecasting, Social Media, Cloud Computing etc. Access to market research reports on the global ICT sector.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
online database of market research reports on the UK construction and building industry.
Lot No:
8
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of market research reports on the UK construction and building industry.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of full text journals (specifically on management and current business
Lot No:
9
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of full text journals (specifically on management and current business issues) in addition to articles on market trends, countries, companies and industry sectors worldwide.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Online database of Trade Journals, magazines, and news
Lot No:
10
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Trade Journals, magazines, and news (full text and archive) in areas such as economics and finance in addition to articles and market research reports for global industrial and consumer sectors.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
online database of market research reports on global sectors
Lot No:
11
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of market research reports on global sectors, e.g.: semiconductors, nanotechnology, water treatment, sensors, instrumentation and renewable energy systems, medical devices and surgical, food science.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Access to a commercial online Intellectual Property (IP) research database
Lot No:
12
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to a commercial online Intellectual Property (IP) research database providing data analytics functionality to gain business and innovation insights based on published IP data.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Access to an online database of global Airline Information.
Lot No:
13
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of global Airline 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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on the Global Travel Sector.
Lot No:
14
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on the Global Travel Sector.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
online database of Market Research Reports, Company Profiles and Statistics on the Global Telecomm
Lot No:
15
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Market Research Reports, Company Profiles and Statistics on the Global Telecommunications Sector.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
online database providing information on all construction in Germany
Lot No:
16
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database providing information on all construction projects, the construction network and other related construction information in Germany.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
an online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in Ireland and the UK
Lot No:
17
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in Ireland and the UK.
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in the USA and Canada
Lot No:
18
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
64216210
-
Value-added information services
72320000
-
Database services
79980000
-
Subscription services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in the USA and Canada
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:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period 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.2.14)
Additional information
Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
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 tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
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 a single operator
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:
07/03/2022
Local time:
14:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
07/03/2022
Local time:
14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for these services.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement the appointed service provider fails to meet their obligations, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tenders with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tender responses in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) This is the sole call for competition for these services.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that tenderers are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement the appointed service provider fails to meet their obligations, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tenders with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tender responses in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie