ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/03/2023

Expire date: 02/05/2023

External Reference: 2023-246655

TED Reference: 2023/S 066-197024

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Houses of the Oireachtas Service
N/A
Leinster House
Dublin 2
Kildare Street
IE
Contact person: Clare Moloney
Telephone: +353 16183000
E-mail: Clare.Moloney@oireachtas.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.oireachtas.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1166

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=238301&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=238301&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Parliament
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Parliament

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RFT for the supply of upgrade of Studio Galleries and Router for Broadcasting Unit for the Houses of the Oireachtas
Reference number:  2023/1008
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32000000  -  Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Authority) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for the refurbishment and upgrade of Studio Galleries for Broadcasting for the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Houses of the Oireachtas Broadcasting Unit (OBU) is preparing to publish a tender for the replacement of Control Room infrastructure which is predominantly end of life and would like to replace it with a hybrid SDI/IP solution using the latest technologies, products, and solutions available.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1001000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32200000  -  Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
32210000  -  Broadcasting equipment
32211000  -  Broadcast production equipment
32300000  -  Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
32320000  -  Television and audio-visual equipment
32324300  -  Television equipment
32342420  -  Studio mixing console
48151000  -  Computer control system
51310000  -  Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
51312000  -  Installation services of television equipment
64228100  -  Television broadcast transmission services
92200000  -  Radio and television services
92214000  -  Radio studio or equipment services
92220000  -  Television services
92221000  -  Television production services
92224000  -  Digital television
92230000  -  Radio and television cable services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Authority) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for the refurbishment and upgrade of Studio Galleries for Broadcasting for the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Houses of the Oireachtas Broadcasting Unit (OBU) is preparing to publish a tender for the replacement of Control Room infrastructure which is predominantly end of life and would like to replace it with a hybrid SDI/IP solution using the latest technologies, products, and solutions available. This project aims to identify and implement improvements, benefits and cost efficiencies which can be achieved by moving to a hybrid SDI/IP solution. We would like a solution that includes an increased level of accurate data for on screen display (for example Lower Third Captions) and logging, minimisation of dependence on physical documentation and integration of remote/virtual meeting feeds. We would also like the ability to access the system remotely for business continuity purposes and disaster recovery.
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: 1001000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
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.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation
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:  02/05/2023
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

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
The Courts Service, 6th Floor, 15/24 Phoenix Street North, Smithfield
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 16395600
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address: www.courts.ie