Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/04/2022

Expire date: 01/06/2022

External Reference: 2022-217679

TED Reference: 2022/S 084-225595

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

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
9607090 O
Three Park Place
Dublin D02 FX65
Upper Hatch Street
IE
Contact person: Aisling Hall
Telephone: +353 8082130
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.seai.ie

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=212499&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Sustainable Energy

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of experts services in support of SEAI’s Research and Policy Insights Directorate
Reference number:  Research and Policy Insights FW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This is a prior information notice in relation to the provision of experts services in support of SEAI’s Research and Policy Insights Directorate. SEAI intends to establish a framework of expert service providers to support the ongoing development in the areas of; Sustainable energy policy research and advice; Energy model development and support; Sustainable Energy Finance and programme / policy impact evaluation (including Cost Benefit Analysis); Sustainable Energy Research, Behavioural Science, Experimental Design and Evaluation; Data Gathering and Quality Control; Decarbonised heat; Provision of Support to Public and Professional Bodies (in developing and adopting SEAI Best Practices in the electricity and wind energy sectors). The total estimated value of this framework is €3.5 million ex vat per annum, 4 year total estimated of €14 million ex VAT over the 4 year term. Further information, when it becomes available, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 14000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Provision of experts services in support of SEAI’s Research and Policy Insights Directorate
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

38221000  -  Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
71314000  -  Energy and related services
71314200  -  Energy-management services
71356000  -  Technical services
72212461  -  Analytical or scientific software development services
72316000  -  Data analysis services
73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
73110000  -  Research services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73210000  -  Research consultancy services
79300000  -  Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79310000  -  Market research services
79311400  -  Economic research services
79415200  -  Design consultancy services
79933000  -  Design support services
80500000  -  Training services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a prior information notice in relation to the provision of experts services in support of SEAI’s Research and Policy Insights Directorate. SEAI intends to establish a framework of expert service providers to support the ongoing development in the areas of; Sustainable energy policy research and advice; Energy model development and support; Sustainable Energy Finance and programme / policy impact evaluation (including Cost Benefit Analysis); Sustainable Energy Research, Behavioural Science, Experimental Design and Evaluation; Data Gathering and Quality Control; Decarbonised heat; Provision of Support to Public and Professional Bodies (in developing and adopting SEAI Best Practices in the electricity and wind energy sectors).
The RFT when published will be divided into lots. The framework will be for a maximum period of 4 years. The total estimated value of this framework is €3.5 million ex vat per annum, 4 year total estimated of €14 million ex VAT over the 4 year term.
Please do not respond to this notice. It is a PRIOR information notice only. Further information, when it becomes available, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

06/06/2022

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