Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/01/2023
Expire date: 13/02/2023
External Reference: 2023-290751
TED Reference: 2023/S 012-030847
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Met Eireann
N/A
Glasnevin Hill,
Dublin
Dublin 9
IE
Contact person:
Conor Daly
Telephone:
+353 018064200
E-mail:
conor.daly@met.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
https://www.met.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/255
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=231158&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=231158&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
National Meteorological Service
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Hosting and maintenance of a weather forecast database and API on a Linux platform for Met Éireann (1)
Reference number:
METWDBAPI
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72415000
-
World wide web (www) site operation host services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Hosting and maintenance of an open source weather database and API (Application Program Interface) to provide geolocation forecasts for the public via the Met Éireann website and mobile application. This database and API forms a key part of the infrastructure underpinning Met Éireann’s digital services. Operational 24/7 continuity of this service is of key importance.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 975000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48800000
-
Information systems and servers
72300000
-
Data services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland (remote)
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Hosting and maintenance of an open source weather database and API (Application Program Interface) to provide geolocation forecasts for the public via the Met Éireann website and mobile application. This database and API forms a key part of the infrastructure underpinning Met Éireann’s digital services. Operational 24/7 continuity of this service is of key importance.
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: 975000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The maximum duration of the Contract is 7 years subject to satisfactory annual review of
performance.
performance.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.12)
Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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
Please consult the associated documentation, which
contains full instructions regarding the submission of
tenders and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID230243
contains full instructions regarding the submission of
tenders and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID230243
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:
As stated in procurement documents
available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID230243
available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID230243
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.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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:
13/02/2023
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
Tender must be valid until:
28/02/2024
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/02/2023
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 ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on
etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders
Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21
243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish
Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:193940) 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.
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 or any contract awarded under this Competition 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.
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. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on
etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders
Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21
243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish
Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:193940) 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.
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 or any contract awarded under this Competition 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
Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contract is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill
period applied at time of notification.
period applied at time of notification.