ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/01/2023

Expire date: 03/02/2023

External Reference: 2023-292296

TED Reference: 2023/S 006-014599

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
Dublin
IE
E-mail: consultant.tenders@dfa.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/246

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=231435&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
another address: 
Embassy of Ireland in the Republic of South Africa
Pretoria
ZA
E-mail: PRETORIAEMProcurement@dfa.ie
NUTS code:  ZA -  South Africa
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/south-africa/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the following address: 
Embassy of Ireland in the Republic of South Africa
Pretoria
ZA
E-mail: PRETORIAEMProcurement@dfa.ie
NUTS code:  ZA -  South Africa
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/south-africa/

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

Administration of the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75100000  -  Administration services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa is seeking appropriate expertise to administer and manage the second phase of the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa. The Embassy of Ireland developed the Tech Challenge to leverage Ireland’s expertise and experience in technology and innovation to support South Africa’s economic development and to foster connections between the South African and Irish tech ecosystems. The Tech Challenge identifies a number of high-potential impact-driven South African tech start-ups each year and provides them with a curated mentoring and acceleration programme in the Irish tech ecosystem.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 260869.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75121000  -  Administrative educational services
75210000  -  Foreign affairs and other services
79420000  -  Management-related services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  ZA -  South Africa
Main site or place of performance:  
Embassy of Ireland in the Republic of South Africa
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa is seeking appropriate expertise to administer and manage the second phase of the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa. The Embassy of Ireland developed the Tech Challenge to leverage Ireland’s expertise and experience in technology and innovation to support South Africa’s economic development and to foster connections between the South African and Irish tech ecosystems. The Tech Challenge identifies a number of high-potential impact-driven South African tech start-ups each year and provides them with a curated mentoring and acceleration programme in the Irish tech ecosystem.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Criteria 1 - Demonstrated Understanding of the requirement as evidenced by their Work Plan and Methodology  /  Weighting:  40
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Criteria 2 - Demonstrated relevant experience and expertise in the delivery of these services  /  Weighting:  30
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Criteria 3 - Pricing  /  Weighting:  30
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 260869.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: 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:  03/02/2023
Local time:  16:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  03/02/2023
Local time:  16:00

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
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie