ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/03/2023

Expire date: 05/05/2023

External Reference: 2023-274457

TED Reference: 2023/S 062-184282

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Transport Authority
0000
Dun Sceine, Iveagh Court Harcourt Lane, D02WT20
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Ted O'Brien
Telephone: +353 18798300
E-mail: ted.obrien@nationaltransport.ie
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1149

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=237824&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=237824&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Transport
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Transport

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Media Strategy, Planning and Buying Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79340000  -  Advertising and marketing services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of Media Strategy, Planning, Buying and Reporting services to support its activities. The Contracting Authority’s requirements may include the following:
Develop strategic media plans, choosing the most effective and cost efficient advertising media by possessing extensive knowledge of both traditional and digital media.
Tenderers shall note that all Services required under the proposed Contract shall be drawn down at the absolute discretion of the Authority and are dependent on the changing needs of the Authority.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 8000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79341000  -  Advertising services
79341100  -  Advertising consultancy services
79341200  -  Advertising management services
79341400  -  Advertising campaign services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of Media Strategy, Planning, Buying and Reporting services to support its activities. The Contracting Authority’s requirements may include the following:
Develop strategic media plans, choosing the most effective and cost efficient advertising media by possessing extensive knowledge of both traditional and digital media.
Tenderers shall note that all Services required under the proposed Contract shall be drawn down at the absolute discretion of the Authority and are dependent on the changing needs of the Authority.
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: 8000000.00  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 Contract may be renewed for a period or periods of up to a maximum of one (1) year after the end of the third year. The extension of the Contract shall be at the full discretion of the Authority and will be dependent on service requirements, performance and continued funding availability.
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 set out in the procurement documents
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As set out in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As set out 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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  28/04/2023
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:  27/10/2023
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  28/04/2023
Local time:  12:00

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

High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: https://www.courts.ie