Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/11/2022
External Reference: 2022-266802
TED Reference: 2022/S 219-628959
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
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
IE 6609370 G
University of Limerick
Castletroy
Co.Limerick
IE
Contact person:
Maria Owens
Telephone:
+353 61234852
E-mail:
maria.owens@ul.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Other type:
Education
I.5)
Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
Reference number:
SIT1532F
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72400000
-
Internet services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Department of Education (DoE) intends to put in place a multi-supplier framework agreement, for the Provision of Broadband and Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education.
The Schools Broadband Access Programme which began in 2005 comprises three elements - local connectivity to schools, a national broadband network and a school’s broadband service desk. The Schools Broadband Network provides centrally managed services for schools including broadband connectivity, security, anti-spam/ anti-virus and content filtering. Broadband connectivity is provided using a range of technologies.
Under the Schools Broadband Access Programme, the Department of Education (DoE), provides all primary schools and special schools (other than those included in the Post Primary Programme) with broadband connectivity via the National Schools Broadband Network supported by HEAnet. It is necessary to establish a new Framework of providers to ensure continuation of the programme.
The Schools Broadband Access Programme which began in 2005 comprises three elements - local connectivity to schools, a national broadband network and a school’s broadband service desk. The Schools Broadband Network provides centrally managed services for schools including broadband connectivity, security, anti-spam/ anti-virus and content filtering. Broadband connectivity is provided using a range of technologies.
Under the Schools Broadband Access Programme, the Department of Education (DoE), provides all primary schools and special schools (other than those included in the Post Primary Programme) with broadband connectivity via the National Schools Broadband Network supported by HEAnet. It is necessary to establish a new Framework of providers to ensure continuation of the programme.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
20000000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
32412000
-
Communications network
32412100
-
Telecommunications network
32412110
-
Internet network
32551400
-
Telephone network
72410000
-
Provider services
72411000
-
Internet service providers ISP
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Department of Education (DoE) intends to put in place a multi-supplier framework agreement, for the Provision of Broadband and Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education.
The Schools Broadband Access Programme which began in 2005 comprises three elements - local connectivity to schools, a national broadband network and a school’s broadband service desk. The Schools Broadband Network provides centrally managed services for schools including broadband connectivity, security, anti-spam/ anti-virus and content filtering. Broadband connectivity is provided using a range of technologies. A Schools Broadband Service Desk was also established in 2005 and, in relation to schools broadband, provides a single point of contact between schools and the Department of Education, PDST Technology in Education, HEAnet and Service Providers.
Under the Schools Broadband Access Programme, the Department of Education (DoE), provides all primary schools and special schools (other than those included in the Post Primary Programme) with broadband connectivity via the National Schools Broadband Network supported by HEAnet. It is necessary to establish a new Framework of providers to ensure continuation of the programme. Providers are required for the provision of local access connectivity to the schools.
The Schools Broadband Access Programme which began in 2005 comprises three elements - local connectivity to schools, a national broadband network and a school’s broadband service desk. The Schools Broadband Network provides centrally managed services for schools including broadband connectivity, security, anti-spam/ anti-virus and content filtering. Broadband connectivity is provided using a range of technologies. A Schools Broadband Service Desk was also established in 2005 and, in relation to schools broadband, provides a single point of contact between schools and the Department of Education, PDST Technology in Education, HEAnet and Service Providers.
Under the Schools Broadband Access Programme, the Department of Education (DoE), provides all primary schools and special schools (other than those included in the Post Primary Programme) with broadband connectivity via the National Schools Broadband Network supported by HEAnet. It is necessary to establish a new Framework of providers to ensure continuation of the programme. Providers are required for the provision of local access connectivity to the schools.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Ultimate Cost
/
Weighting:
35%
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
The Department of Education (DoE) intends to put in place a multi-supplier framework agreement, for the Provision of Broadband and Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education
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 182-473890
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Adelphi Net1 Limited
IE6387319A
First Floor, Block 3, Quayside Business Park
Dundalk, County Louth
A91 WNH1
IE
E-mail:
amckeever@net1.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.net1.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Airspeed Telecom
IE6380929P
IDA Business & Technology Park, Clonshaugh,
Dublin
Dublin 17
IE
Telephone:
+353 872707507
E-mail:
spower@airspeed.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.airspeed.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
BBnet
6433435F
Unit 3, Smithstown Industrial Estate
Shannon
Clare
IE
Telephone:
+353 61512000
E-mail:
gneote@bbnet.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.bbnet.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Brendan Hurley Consultancy LTD
9726709B
Colla Road
Schull
Schull
IE
Telephone:
+353 02828983
E-mail:
brendan.hurley@digitalforge.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://ww.digitalforge.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
ESB Telecoms ltd
Ireland
Swift Square, Northwood
Santry
Dublin 9
IE
Telephone:
+353 17021153
E-mail:
sylvester.cullen@esb.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.esbtelecoms.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Imagine Networks Services Limited
309126
Sandyford Business Centre, Blackthorn Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 874377358
E-mail:
sandra.dinan@imaginegroup.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.imagine.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Ivertec Ltd
8207026P
Provincial House, Main St.,
Co. Kerry
Cahirciveen
IE
Telephone:
+353 669478811
E-mail:
jsugrue@ivertec.ie
Fax:
+353 669478969
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.ivertec.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 8
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Lighthouse Networks Ltd
IE6439160W
Ash House
Loughrea, Co. Galway
Eastpoint Business P
IE
Telephone:
+353 91395804
E-mail:
enda.broderick@lightnet.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.lightnet.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Telcom Group Est 1999 DAC
6353214r
D9 Nutgrove Office Park
Rathfaranham
Rathfarnham
IE
Telephone:
+353 14958200
E-mail:
shanetully@telcom.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.telcom.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 10
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Viatel Ireland Limited
327562
College Business & Technology Park, Blanchardstown
Dublin 15
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 12569266
E-mail:
marc.lynch@viatel.com
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Internet address:
http://www.viatel.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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 11
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Virgin Media Ireland Limited
435668
Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper
Dublin, D01 C9W8
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 12458104
E-mail:
alan.saunders@virginmedia.ie
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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 12
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Vodafone
326967
Mountainview, Leopardstown
Dublin 18
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 879370754
E-mail:
Shelah.McMahon@vodafone.com
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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 13
Title: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Broadband & Associated Services to Schools for the Department of Education (DoE)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Westnet
6419770O
Cedar House
Castlebar
Mayo
IE
Telephone:
+353 949067444
E-mail:
paul.cunnane@westnet.ie
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:
20000000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
20000000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Office of the High Court
Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Education Procurement Service
Limerick
IE
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Education Procurement Service
Limerick
IE