Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/01/2023

Expire date: 08/02/2023

External Reference: 2023-269388

TED Reference: 2023/S 010-022038

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha
N/A
80 St Stephen's Green
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie

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=231319&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Graphic Design and Related Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79822500  -  Graphic design services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This public procurement competition relates to the provision of graphic design and related services as may be required by the Department of Foreign Affairs for the purposes of producing:
• Print communication items (e.g. reports, leaflets, brochures, infographics and flyers in print and online formats;
• Digital communication tools (e.g. infographics, web assets and audio/visual content, short animations/motion graphics)
• Irish Aid publications and communication campaigns; and
• Low-value branded items (e.g., stationery, bags, pens) bearing DFA, Irish Aid, or other logos for use at public events.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 480000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79340000  -  Advertising and marketing services
79341000  -  Advertising services
79415200  -  Design consultancy services
79930000  -  Specialty design services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 2
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This public procurement competition relates to the provision of graphic design and related services as may be required by the Department of Foreign Affairs for the purposes of producing:
• Print communication items (e.g. reports, leaflets, brochures, infographics and flyers in print and online formats;
• Digital communication tools (e.g. infographics, web assets and audio/visual content, short animations/motion graphics)
• Irish Aid publications and communication campaigns; and
• Low-value branded items (e.g., stationery, bags, pens) bearing DFA, Irish Aid, or other logos for use at public events.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  1A) Quality of the specific resources offered;  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  1B) Methodology for delivery of the service;  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  1C) Service management and quality control.  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  2) Demonstrated experience of the proposed team  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  3) Quality of sample design  /  Weighting:  200
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Proposed Rate for Provision of Services as provided in the Pricing Schedule  /  Weighting:  400
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 480000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  08/02/2023
Local time:  18:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  08/02/2023
Local time:  18:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE