ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/10/2022

Expire date: 25/11/2022

External Reference: 2022-297150

TED Reference: 2022/S 209-597002

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
9607090 O
Three Park Place Upper Hatch Street
Dublin
D2
IE
Contact person: Patrick Pirkl
Telephone: +353 18082100
E-mail: patrick.pirkl@seai.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.seai.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188

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=227432&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=227432&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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

Heat Pump Testing
Reference number:  Heat Pump Testing
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This RFT is to carry out testing of up to two heat pump models to assess the compliance of these products with the EU Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) and the EU Energy Labelling Regulations (EU 2017/1369), hereafter called “the Regulations”.
The provider will be required to test:
Model A
One unit of Model A has already been tested and has not achieved the results required to comply with the Regulations. Therefore, a further three units of Model A must be tested to assess their compliance with the Regulations.
Model B
A single unit of Model B is due to be tested shortly and if this is found not to have achieved the results required to comply with the Regulations, we will also need to test a further three units of this model. Note that testing of this model will not go ahead if the initial unit tested is found to comply with the Regulations.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 120000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314000  -  Energy and related services
71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71630000  -  Technical inspection and testing services
71631000  -  Technical inspection services
71632000  -  Technical testing services
71900000  -  Laboratory services
79312000  -  Market-testing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The objective of this Request for Tender is to carry out testing of up to two heat pump models – for the purposes of this RFT called, “Model A” and “Model B” – in order to assess the compliance of these products with the EU Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) and the EU Energy Labelling Regulations (EU 2017/1369), hereafter called “the Regulations”.
The appointed service provider will be required to test the following:
Model A
One unit of Model A has already been tested and has not achieved the results required to comply with the Regulations. Therefore, a further three units of Model A must be tested to assess their compliance with the Regulations.
Model B
A single unit of Model B is due to be tested shortly and if this is found not to have achieved the results required to comply with the Regulations, we will also need to test a further three units of this model. Note that testing of this model will not go ahead if the initial unit tested is found to comply with the Regulations.
For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 120000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Term for a period of 12 months with a potential extension of up to one (1) twelve month extension or potential of 24 months in total.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.

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 further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
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.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  25/11/2022
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 : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  25/11/2022
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Inns Quay, Smithfield
Dublin
D7
IE

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE