Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/06/2022
External Reference: 2022-232816
TED Reference: 2022/S 126-359477
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dublin City Council
N/A
Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin
8
IE
Contact person:
Eoin Leonard
E-mail:
eoin.leonard@dublincity.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
https://www.dublincity.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5)
Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR EVENT PROGRAMMING, PRODUCTION & PROMOTION SERVICES FOR THE BRAM STOKER FESTIVAL 2022 – 2025
Reference number:
207312
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79952100
-
Cultural event organisation services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
For four days between 28th and 31st October 2022 (in future years the festival will move with the dates of the bank holiday weekend), Dublin City will celebrate the life and legacy of Bram Stoker and his most famous novel ‘Dracula’. The Festival will comprise of a collaborative programme of literary, cultural, contemporary and family events, staged across the October Bank Holiday weekend that will engage with a broad audience, both domestic and international, promoting Dublin as the premier destination for a Bram Stoker/Gothic/Halloween break.
The Framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years. The contracting authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the term of the Framework by two (2) 12-month periods. For the avoidance of all doubt, the maximum term of the Framework Agreement is four years, however contracts may be awarded during the term of the Framework Agreement which extend beyond the term of the Framework Agreement.
The Framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years. The contracting authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the term of the Framework by two (2) 12-month periods. For the avoidance of all doubt, the maximum term of the Framework Agreement is four years, however contracts may be awarded during the term of the Framework Agreement which extend beyond the term of the Framework Agreement.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2000000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79952000
-
Event services
92621000
-
Sports-event promotion services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
For four days between 28th and 31st October 2022 (in future years the festival will move with the dates of the bank holiday weekend), Dublin City will celebrate the life and legacy of Bram Stoker and his most famous novel ‘Dracula’. The Festival will comprise of a collaborative programme of literary, cultural, contemporary and family events, staged across the October Bank Holiday weekend that will engage with a broad audience, both domestic and international, promoting Dublin as the premier destination for a Bram Stoker/Gothic/Halloween break.
Dublin City Council intends to establish a Single Party Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified service provider.
The Framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years. The contracting authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the term of the Framework by two (2) 12-month periods. For the avoidance of all doubt, the maximum term of the Framework Agreement is four years, however contracts may be awarded during the term of the Framework Agreement which extend beyond the term of the Framework Agreement.
For further information please see tender documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID 207312
Dublin City Council intends to establish a Single Party Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified service provider.
The Framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years. The contracting authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the term of the Framework by two (2) 12-month periods. For the avoidance of all doubt, the maximum term of the Framework Agreement is four years, however contracts may be awarded during the term of the Framework Agreement which extend beyond the term of the Framework Agreement.
For further information please see tender documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID 207312
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Fitness for Purpose
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Contract Management
/
Weighting:
30
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Health & SAfety
/
Weighting:
10
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Ultimate Cost
/
Weighting:
30
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Framework will be established for an initial period of two (2) years. The contracting authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the term of the Framework by two (2) 12-month periods. For the avoidance of all doubt, the maximum term of the Framework Agreement is four years, however contracts may be awarded during the term of the Framework Agreement which extend beyond the term of the Framework Agreement.
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
For further information please see tender documents available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie RFT ID 207312
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: 2022/S 038-098516
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: INVITATION TO TENDER FOR EVENT PROGRAMMING, PRODUCTION & PROMOTION SERVICES FOR THE BRAM STOKER FESTIVAL 2022 – 2025
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
17/05/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Schweppe Curtis Nunn Ltd
IE3400861OH
Noreville, Dublin Road
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
IE
E-mail:
mariaschweppe@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE063 -
Midland
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2000000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
Please note due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, clarification meetings, & assessments of samples, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted. Where possible DCC will put in place alternative arrangements such as on-line meetings, etc. Likewise, anticipated dates (closing date for receipt of clarifications or tender submissions) may change. Suppliers will be kept fully up to date at all stages through the eTenders messaging system.
1. Suppliers must register their interest on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
2. Please note that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications & changes, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Registration is free of charge. DCC will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
3. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
4. Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• To enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download & install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.
• When using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.
• Instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.
• Suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. RFT ID: 207312, and must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 11 March 2022 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
6. Refer to document 'Additional Information' which is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207312 for further information.
1. Suppliers must register their interest on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
2. Please note that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications & changes, will be published on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Registration is free of charge. DCC will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
3. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
4. Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• To enable submission of multiple documents concurrently, download & install the ‘Upload Manager ActiveX’ facility to your eTenders user profile.
• When using the ‘Upload Manager’ facility do not use the ‘Schedule’ option.
• Instead, use only the ‘Upload’ option, which will enable monitoring of the upload.
• Suppliers who do not use the Upload Manager can upload individual files, however please ensure to allow sufficient time for upload.
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. RFT ID: 207312, and must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 11 March 2022 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
6. Refer to document 'Additional Information' which is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207312 for further information.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contract / framework is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill period applied at time of notification.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Please consult a legal advisor
Please consult a legal advisor
IE