Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/04/2023
Expire date: 19/05/2023
External Reference: 2023-207430
TED Reference: 2023/S 077-232775
Prior information notice
Information
Published
Prior information notice
Cached Version
Prior information notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/24/EU
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Met Eireann
N/A
Glasnevin Hill,
Dublin 9
D09Y921
IE
Contact person:
Noel Fitzpatrick
Telephone:
+353 18064200
E-mail:
noel.fitzpatrick@met.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
www.met.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/255
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=238767&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
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
Other activity:
National Meteorological Service
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Replacement of Met Éireann's satellite data reception and handling system
Reference number:
1
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
38120000
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Meteorological instruments
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
Met Éireann plans to issue a Request for Tenders for the replacement of its satellite data reception and handling system. The supplier of the new satellite system would be required to provide and install required hardware and software, including replacement of the old system, commission the system and provide service options once operational. The capacity of the supplier to perform the replacement within a short time frame will be an important element. This is a Prior Information Notice only.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
35631200
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Observation satellites
51215000
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Installation services of meteorological equipment
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin, Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service, plans to issue a Request for Tenders for the replacement of its satellite data reception and handling system. It currently receives satellite meteorology data from the EUMETCast Satellite dissemination service using an antenna-based reception system at its headquarters in Dublin. The primary aim of the procurement is to obtain a system with capacity to handle the higher data rates and new data types from next-generation weather satellites launching over the next 5 years. Met Éireann also looks to increase redundancy in its satellite data supply by additionally establishing connections to the EUMETCast Terrestrial service at both its headquarters and a second data centre in Dublin.
The supplier of the new system would be required to:
-Provide consultation on required hardware and software upgrades for reception and processing of EUMETCast data;
-Provide components of the new system, including two antenna dishes, DVB units, and required reception and processing servers. It is envisaged that some/all of these servers may be virtualised or cloud-based;
-Perform replacement/installation of required hardware for new system;
-Provide and install the required software for the handling of satellite data on the reception and processing servers;
-Prepare, test and commission the system to receive and process data from both EUMETCast dissemination services;
-Ensure processed data outputted by the system is compatible with Met Éireann’s visualisation system;
-Provide update and maintenance service options for the new system once operational.
With an increase in satellite data rates expected by Q4 2023, the capacity of the supplier to perform the replacement of the system within a short time frame will be an important element.
Please do not respond to this notice. It is a Prior Information Notice only.
The supplier of the new system would be required to:
-Provide consultation on required hardware and software upgrades for reception and processing of EUMETCast data;
-Provide components of the new system, including two antenna dishes, DVB units, and required reception and processing servers. It is envisaged that some/all of these servers may be virtualised or cloud-based;
-Perform replacement/installation of required hardware for new system;
-Provide and install the required software for the handling of satellite data on the reception and processing servers;
-Prepare, test and commission the system to receive and process data from both EUMETCast dissemination services;
-Ensure processed data outputted by the system is compatible with Met Éireann’s visualisation system;
-Provide update and maintenance service options for the new system once operational.
With an increase in satellite data rates expected by Q4 2023, the capacity of the supplier to perform the replacement of the system within a short time frame will be an important element.
Please do not respond to this notice. It is a Prior Information Notice only.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
19/05/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: no
IV.2)