Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 28/03/2022

External Reference: 2022-218055

TED Reference: 2022/S 065-171667

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin 1. D01 PF72.
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Tender Operations
Telephone: +353 0761008000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

ITC015F Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and Services.
Reference number:  PROJ000006697
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Office of Government Procurement, acting on behalf of The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, invites responses from economic operators for the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and Services
In summary, the Services and Goods comprise:
• Mobile Voice and Data Services;
• Mobile handsets (each a “Handset”);
• Ancillary services, to include configuration management, technical support, installation and porting;
• Additional equipment to include:
o USB modems and WiFi routers (“Ancillary Equipment”); and
o accessories to include battery chargers, phone cases and earphones (each an “Accessory”).
• Bulk text services (“Bulk Text Services”).
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  130000000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

ITC015F-01 Mobile Voice and Data Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252000  -  GSM telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
64212100  -  Short Message Service (SMS) services
64212200  -  Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
64212300  -  Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
64212500  -  General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services
64212600  -  Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
64212700  -  Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Office of Government Procurement, acting on behalf of The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, invites responses from economic operators for the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and Services.
In summary, the Services and Goods comprise:
• Mobile Voice and Data Services;
• Mobile handsets (each a “Handset”);
• Ancillary services, to include configuration management, technical support, installation and porting;
• Additional equipment to include:
o USB modems and WiFi routers (“Ancillary Equipment”); and
o accessories to include battery chargers, phone cases and earphones (each an “Accessory”).
• Bulk text services (“Bulk Text Services”).
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Provision and Management  /  Weighting:  450
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Technical Merit  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Environmental Requirements  /  Weighting:  50
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  400
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
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

ITC015F-02 Handsets and Ancillary Equipment
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252000  -  GSM telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
64212100  -  Short Message Service (SMS) services
64212200  -  Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
64212300  -  Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
64212500  -  General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services
64212600  -  Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
64212700  -  Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Office of Government Procurement, acting on behalf of The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, invites responses from economic operators for the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and Services.
In summary, the Services and Goods comprise:
• Mobile Voice and Data Services;
• Mobile handsets (each a “Handset”);
• Ancillary services, to include configuration management, technical support, installation and porting;
• Additional equipment to include:
o USB modems and WiFi routers (“Ancillary Equipment”); and
o accessories to include battery chargers, phone cases and earphones (each an “Accessory”).
• Bulk text services (“Bulk Text Services”).
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Handset Provision and Management  /  Weighting:  600
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  400
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
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

ITC015F-03 Bulk Text Services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32252000  -  GSM telephones
32252100  -  Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110  -  Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
64212100  -  Short Message Service (SMS) services
64212200  -  Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
64212300  -  Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
64212500  -  General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services
64212600  -  Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
64212700  -  Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Office of Government Procurement, acting on behalf of The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, invites responses from economic operators for the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Communications and Associated Products and Services.
In summary, the Services and Goods comprise:
• Mobile Voice and Data Services;
• Mobile handsets (each a “Handset”);
• Ancillary services, to include configuration management, technical support, installation and porting;
• Additional equipment to include:
o USB modems and WiFi routers (“Ancillary Equipment”); and
o accessories to include battery chargers, phone cases and earphones (each an “Accessory”).
• Bulk text services (“Bulk Text Services”).
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Bulk Text  /  Weighting:  600
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  400
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of four (4) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
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

Open procedure
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 201-524463

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: ITC015F-01 Mobile Voice and Data Services

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

eir Business
98789
2022 Bianconi Avenue, Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 851744917
Fax: +353 14600282
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.eir.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  108000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: ITC015F-01 Mobile Voice and Data Services

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd
IE63369B2T
28-29 Sir John Rogersons Quay
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone: +1 6095000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  108000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: ITC015F-01 Mobile Voice and Data Services

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Vodafone
326967
Mountainview, Leopardstown
Dublin 18
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 879370754
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.vodafone.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  108000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 2

Title: ITC015F-02 Handsets and Ancillary Equipment

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Bechtle
IE9683131H
Westpoint Court, JFK Drive
Dublin 12
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +49 71329814578
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  18000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 2

Title: ITC015F-02 Handsets and Ancillary Equipment

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

eir Business
98789
2022 Bianconi Avenue, Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 851744917
Fax: +353 14600282
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.eir.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  18000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 2

Title: ITC015F-02 Handsets and Ancillary Equipment

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Fonua Ltd
ie8267717j
Cairn House, South County Business Park, Leopardstown
Dublin
Dublin 18
IE
Telephone: +353 12149222
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.fonua.com

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  18000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 2

Title: ITC015F-02 Handsets and Ancillary Equipment

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd
IE63369B2T
28-29 Sir John Rogersons Quay
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone: +1 6095000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  18000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 2

Title: ITC015F-02 Handsets and Ancillary Equipment

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Vodafone
326967
Mountainview, Leopardstown
Dublin 18
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 879370754
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.vodafone.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  18000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 3

Title: ITC015F-03 Bulk Text Services

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

eir Business
98789
2022 Bianconi Avenue, Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 851744917
Fax: +353 14600282
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.eir.ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  4000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 3

Title: ITC015F-03 Bulk Text Services

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd
IE63369B2T
28-29 Sir John Rogersons Quay
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone: +1 6095000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  4000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 3

Title: ITC015F-03 Bulk Text Services

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

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

07/03/2022
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Vodafone
326967
Mountainview, Leopardstown
Dublin 18
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 879370754
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.vodafone.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  130000000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  4000000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your own legal advisors.