ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/12/2022

Expire date: 30/01/2023

External Reference: 2022-280055

TED Reference: 2022/S 249-727928

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Raidió Teilifís Éireann ( RTÉ )
8T50578M
Donnybrook
Dublin
Co. Dublin
IE
Contact person: Joe Lavelle
Telephone: +353 12082239
E-mail: joe.lavelle@rte.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.rte.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/396

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=231382&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=231382&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

Recreation, culture and religion

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RTE United Rugby Championship Streaming Platform
Reference number:  22P058
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64228100  -  Television broadcast transmission services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

RTÉ invites submissions, from suitably qualified Tenderers to supply services including streaming platform management and operations, to URC.TV for three seasons 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. URC.TV is a global OTT streaming platform which allows fans to watch United Rugby Championship (URC) matches, live and on demand, in select markets around the world. URC.TV is a partnership between RTÉ and URC.
This tender is a repeat tender and these services and/or products have been purchased previously under other contracts. The payments platform is the subject of a separate contractual arrangement.
The amount quoted is for a 3 year period at an average of €150,000 per annum.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 450000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72415000  -  World wide web (www) site operation host services
92220000  -  Television services
92224000  -  Digital television
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Donnybrook Dublin 4
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

RTÉ invites submissions, from suitably qualified Tenderers to supply services including streaming platform management and operations, to URC.TV for three seasons 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. URC.TV is a global OTT streaming platform which allows fans to watch United Rugby Championship (URC) matches, live and on demand, in select markets around the world. URC.TV is a partnership between RTÉ and URC.
This tender is a repeat tender and these services and/or products have been purchased previously under other contracts. The payments platform is the subject of a separate contractual arrangement.
The amount quoted is for a 3 year period at an average of €150,000 per annum.
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: 450000.00  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:  
as per the ITT
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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  as per the ITT
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:  30/01/2023
Local time:  13:00
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:  31/01/2023
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  30/01/2023
Local time:  13:00

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.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The Courts Service
15-24 Phoenix St
Dublin
D07 X028
IE
Telephone: +353 18886426