ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/03/2022

Expire date: 12/04/2022

External Reference: 2022-268200

TED Reference: 2022/S 054-139611

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
IE 4812851 O
Connolly Station,
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Tommy Conlon
E-mail: tommy.conlon@irishrail.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.irishrail.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433

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=208778&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=208778&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Out of Home Advertising Services for the CIE Group of Companies
Reference number:  7911
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79341000  -  Advertising services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

CIE manages a substantial network of outdoor advertising sites, potential and realised, across bus and rail networks throughout Ireland. The advertising business includes, but is not limited to, external and internal positions on network bus and rail fleets, fixed and digital advertising sites at bus and rail stations and nationwide roadside billboard sites (the “Sites”). The current license for the CIE out of home advertising business (the “OOH Advertising Business”) expires on 24th January 2023. Pre-Qualification Applications for a new license to operate the OOH Advertising Business, are now invited from interested parties.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79340000  -  Advertising and marketing services
79341100  -  Advertising consultancy services
79341200  -  Advertising management services
79341400  -  Advertising campaign services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

CIE manages a substantial network of outdoor advertising sites, potential and realised, across bus and rail networks throughout Ireland. The advertising business includes, but is not limited to, external and internal positions on network bus and rail fleets, fixed and digital advertising sites at bus and rail stations and nationwide roadside billboard sites (the “Sites”). The current license for the CIE out of home advertising business (the “OOH Advertising Business”)expires on 24th January 2023. Pre-Qualification Applications for a new license to operate the OOH Advertising Business, are now invited from interested parties.
CIE is seeking a contractor to fulfil the potential of the Sites, engage effectively with the commuter audience and maximise the revenue return to CIE from the Sites. It is intended that CIE will grant a license to the successful tenderer for the OOH Advertising Business, including transport, fixed and digital formats. The successful tenderer will be required to market, sell, develop and manage the OOH Advertising Business and to maintain the advertising assets in accordance with the terms of the license.
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: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contract will have a two year extension option on a 1 + 1 basis subject to CIÉ's discretion
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:  For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
The economic and financial capacity of the entity must be established to the satisfaction of CIE. Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire (attached) which seeks company details; information on similar contracts undertaken with value, dates, locations and contact names for reference etc; applicants may be requested to provide supporting information such as balance sheets for the financial years specified in the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As outlined in the PQQ available from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
The technical competence of the entity, its employees and processes must be established to the satisfaction of CIE. Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire which seeks company details to establish the entity’s technical capacity.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As outlined in the PQQ available from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: As outlined in the PQQ available from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

As outlined in the PQQ available from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.7)

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

As outlined in the PQQ available from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.8)

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

As outlined in the PQQ available from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  12/04/2022
Local time:  12:00
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)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
2029
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court
Dublin
IE

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie