Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/11/2022
External Reference: 2022-251669
TED Reference: 2022/S 229-661119
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
Credit Review Office
N/A
The Plaza
Dublin 3
East Point Business
IE
Contact person:
Catherine Collins
E-mail:
catherine@creditreview.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.creditreview.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/643
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Multi Operator Framework Agreement for Credit Reviewers in 3 Lots
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
66110000
-
Banking services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Credit Review Office provides an independent appeals mechanism for SME and farm borrowers who have had their applications for credit, or credit restructuring, refused reduced or withdrawn. Credit Reviewers carry out a review of the banks decision, to assess if the business is viable/will be able to repay the facilities sought, reports to the Credit Committee in the Office and makes recommendations as to whether credit should be provided. Reviewers must be experienced in credit/lending.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
520000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66113000
-
Credit granting services
66113100
-
Micro-credit granting services
66120000
-
Investment banking services and related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Tenderers were required to nominate resources for the role of Credit Reviewer. Each Credit Reviewer proposed must:
(i) be experienced in credit/lending, with either a banking, accountancy or other credit analyst background, and specialising in agriculture
(ii) have acted at senior management/ lending executive level
(iii) demonstrate creative deal making capability
(iv) have a working knowledge of accountancy concepts
(v) good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
(i) be experienced in credit/lending, with either a banking, accountancy or other credit analyst background, and specialising in agriculture
(ii) have acted at senior management/ lending executive level
(iii) demonstrate creative deal making capability
(iv) have a working knowledge of accountancy concepts
(v) good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Technical Merit of Human Resources Offered
/
Weighting:
50%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Methodology for delivery of the service as evidenced via a Sample Case File
/
Weighting:
50%
Price
-
Weighting:
0
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
All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie
www.etenders.gov.ie
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 2 – Credit Reviewers – Agricultural Sector
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66113000
-
Credit granting services
66113100
-
Micro-credit granting services
66120000
-
Investment banking services and related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Tenderers were required to nominate resources for the role of Credit Reviewer. Each Credit Reviewer proposed must:
(i) be experienced in credit/lending, with either a banking, accountancy or other credit analyst background, and specialising in agriculture
(ii) have acted at senior management/ lending executive level
(iii) demonstrate creative deal making capability
(iv) have a working knowledge of accountancy concepts
(v) good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
(i) be experienced in credit/lending, with either a banking, accountancy or other credit analyst background, and specialising in agriculture
(ii) have acted at senior management/ lending executive level
(iii) demonstrate creative deal making capability
(iv) have a working knowledge of accountancy concepts
(v) good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Technical Merit of Human Resources Offered
/
Weighting:
50%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Methodology for delivery of the service as evidenced via a Sample Case File
/
Weighting:
50%
Price
-
Weighting:
0
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
All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie
www.etenders.gov.ie
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 3 - Senior Reviewers - Representation/Mediation
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
66113000
-
Credit granting services
66113100
-
Micro-credit granting services
66120000
-
Investment banking services and related services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Minimum Requirements
i. Must be experienced in credit/lending, with either a banking, accountancy or other credit analyst background
ii. Must have acted at senior management level
iii. Must demonstrate creative deal making capability
iv. Must have a working knowledge of accountancy concepts
v. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
vi. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel products in addition to Adobe
i. Must be experienced in credit/lending, with either a banking, accountancy or other credit analyst background
ii. Must have acted at senior management level
iii. Must demonstrate creative deal making capability
iv. Must have a working knowledge of accountancy concepts
v. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
vi. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel products in addition to Adobe
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Technical Merit of Human Resources Offered
/
Weighting:
50%
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Methodology for delivery of the service as evidenced via a Sample Case File
/
Weighting:
50%
Price
-
Weighting:
0
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
All information relating to tenders is published on
www.etenders.gov.ie
www.etenders.gov.ie
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 105-293744
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Admor Business Solutions
1234
Unit 207 Moat House, 54 Bloomfield Avenue
Belfast
Antrim
UK
Telephone:
+44 2890773008
E-mail:
tony@admorbusiness.com
NUTS code:
UKN0 -
Northern Ireland
Internet address:
http://www.admorbusiness.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
AJS Financial Advice Ltd
IE 9709295D
8 Farmleigh Park, Blackrock.
Dublin
Dublin
IE
E-mail:
jim@ajsfinancial.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Bobby Connolly & Associates
480486
1 Chantiere Gate,
Portlaoise
Laois
IE
Telephone:
+353 868147780
E-mail:
robcon54@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
Internet address:
http://N/A
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Brendan Gaynor
Not registered
Brinny House
Innishannon
T12VPW5/Cork
IE
E-mail:
brendan.gaynor@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE052 -
South-East
Internet address:
http://NA
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 5
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Brian McAuliffe
7650242N
86 Meadowvale, Raheen
Limerick
V94RRN4
IE
E-mail:
brianmcauliffe1@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE051 -
Mid-West
Internet address:
http://N/A
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 6
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Creditknowledge Ltd
2927692t
Castleknock
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 862678240
E-mail:
skerrig56@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 7
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
DKFinancial Solutions
492140B
Golf Links Road,Bettystown
Meath
Meath
IE
Telephone:
+353 862576706
E-mail:
declankelleher13@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 8
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
First Choice Financial Services Limited
6350271O
12th Floor, Riverpoint Building, Lower Mallow St
Limerick
Limerick
IE
Telephone:
+353 860220922
E-mail:
paul@firstchoiceltd.ie
Fax:
+353 61317263
NUTS code:
IE051 -
Mid-West
Internet address:
http://www.firstchoiceltd.ie
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 9
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Kevin McGarry
3386032U
31 MONSWOOD
Clarkes Hill Rochestown
T12WDY9
IE
E-mail:
kevindmcgarry@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Internet address:
http://n/a
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 10
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Lorcan Power t/a Financial Solutions
5184376v
1 Willsbrook Road, Esker Woods,
Lucan
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 877374903
E-mail:
lorcanpower@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 11
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 – Credit Reviewers – General
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Morphyl Consulting Limited
370740TH
Carraig Airt, Dublin Road
Kilkenny
R95 R6PD
IE
Telephone:
+353 868183754
E-mail:
morgandoyle59@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
320000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 12
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Credit Reviewers – Agricultural Sector
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Brian McAuliffe
7650242N
86 Meadowvale, Raheen
Limerick
V94RRN4
IE
E-mail:
brianmcauliffe1@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE051 -
Mid-West
Internet address:
http://N/A
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 13
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Credit Reviewers – Agricultural Sector
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Creditknowledge Ltd
2927692t
Castleknock
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 862678240
E-mail:
skerrig56@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 14
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Credit Reviewers – Agricultural Sector
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Hugh O'Callaghan
n/a
Desert, Clonakilty,
Cork
Cork
IE
Telephone:
+353 238821857
E-mail:
hughmarianoc@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE052 -
South-East
Internet address:
http://n/a
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 15
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 – Credit Reviewers – Agricultural Sector
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
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
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Stafford Farm Finance
421680
Roselawn, Hurdlestown ,
kells
Meath
IE
Telephone:
+353 0469027082
E-mail:
staffordbrendan@gmail.com
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
Internet address:
http://www.staffordfarmfinance.ie
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 16
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Senior Reviewers - Representation/Mediation
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Admor Business Solutions
1234
Unit 207 Moat House, 54 Bloomfield Avenue
Belfast
Antrim
UK
Telephone:
+44 2890773008
E-mail:
tony@admorbusiness.com
NUTS code:
UKN06 -
Belfast
Internet address:
http://www.admorbusiness.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 17
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Senior Reviewers - Representation/Mediation
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
AJS Financial Advice Ltd
IE 9709295D
8 Farmleigh Park, Blackrock.
Dublin
Dublin
IE
E-mail:
jim@ajsfinancial.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 18
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Senior Reviewers - Representation/Mediation
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
26/09/2022
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
6
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
First Choice Financial Services Limited
6350271O
12th Floor, Riverpoint Building, Lower Mallow St
Limerick
Limerick
IE
Telephone:
+353 860220922
E-mail:
paul@firstchoiceltd.ie
Fax:
+353 61317263
NUTS code:
IE051 -
Mid-West
Internet address:
http://www.firstchoiceltd.ie
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
100000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• 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 consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• 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 consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie