Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/03/2022

Expire date: 21/03/2022

External Reference: 2022-205433

TED Reference: 2022/S 046-119592

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Houses of the Oireachtas Service
N/A
Leinster House
Dublin 2
Kildare Street
IE
Contact person: John McIlwrath
Telephone: +353 16183433
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
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=208764&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Parliament
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Parliament

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Market Soundings for an electronic point of sale system
Reference number:  2022/1011
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72212110  -  Point of sale (POS) software development services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is considering tendering for an electronic point of sale system and support for 3-5 years.
In advance of the competition, we are seeking presentations from suppliers on what solutions are available, and to get a clear understanding of the latest features, products and solutions in this market to meet our business requirements. This will ensure that the Request for Tenders accurately reflects the requirements of the Service and the solutions available from the market.
The Oireachtas Catering Facilities, under the direction of the Contracting Authority, has responsibility for a busy hospitality environment encompassing a table-service restaurant, self-service restaurant, bar and coffee dock. The hospitality services also cater for functions and meetings.
Please review Market Soundings document attached for further information.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48110000  -  Point of sale (POS) software package
48480000  -  Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
48481000  -  Sales or marketing software package
72212480  -  Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
72212481  -  Sales or marketing software development services
79211120  -  Sales and purchases recording services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Houses of the Oireachtas Service is considering tendering for an electronic point of sale system and support for 3-5 years.
In advance of the competition, we are seeking presentations from suppliers on what solutions are available, and to get a clear understanding of the latest features, products and solutions in this market to meet our business requirements. This will ensure that the Request for Tenders accurately reflects the requirements of the Service and the solutions available from the market.
The Oireachtas Catering Facilities, under the direction of the Contracting Authority, has responsibility for a busy hospitality environment encompassing a table-service restaurant, self-service restaurant, bar and coffee dock. The hospitality services also cater for functions and meetings.
The Contracting Authority is contacting the market to gather information on an electronic Point of Sale system for use in the Oireachtas bar and catering facilities including support services.
Please review Market Soundings document attached for further information.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/04/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information