Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

9607090 O

Three Park Place

Dublin 2

Upper Hatch Street

IE

Contact person: Aisling Hall

Telephone: +353 18082130

E-mail: aisling.hall@seai.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.seai.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5)

Main activity

Other activity: Sustainable Energy

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Establishment of Multi-Party framework agreements for the provision of legal services to SEAI divided into 4 Lots

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000 - Legal services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

The objective of this Request For Tender (RFT) was to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services. This RFT was divided into 4 lots as follows: Lot 1: Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions Lot 2: Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Lot 3: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport Lot 4: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
SEAI intended to appoint two framework members per Lot.
For more information in relation to the RFT please refer to the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2350000.00 EUR

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This lot encompasses the majority of the services SEAI requires to carry out its public functions, powers and duties. SEAI acquired statutory obligations under its establishing legislation and a number of specific statutory instruments; it also has certain obligations flowing from its designation as a public sector body. Under this lot, SEAI will also require the provision of services relating to employment and pensions law to comply with its obligations as an employer.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services / Weighting: 300

Quality criterion - Name: Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates / Weighting: 200

Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service / Weighting: 150

Price - Weighting: 350

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to data protection to comply with its obligations as a data controller and data processor (as appropriate), and information to comply with its obligations as a public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all areas of data protection and information technology to this framework.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services / Weighting: 300

Quality criterion - Name: Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates / Weighting: 200

Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service / Weighting: 150

Price - Weighting: 350

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to Public, Administrative and Regulatory Law for the following sectors: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport.
SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Service / Weighting: 300

Quality criterion - Name: Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates / Weighting: 200

Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service / Weighting: 150

Price - Weighting: 350

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to public procurement, competition and State Aid law to comply with its obligations as public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities on public procurement, competition and State Aid law.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services / Weighting: 300

Quality criterion - Name: Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates / Weighting: 200

Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service / Weighting: 150

Price - Weighting: 350

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 IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2023/S 070-208305

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

South Bank House

Barrow Street

D04 TR29

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1600000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 1600000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 2

Title: Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

South Bank House

Barrow Street

D04 TR29

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 150000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 150000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 3

Title: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Philip Lee LLP

Connaught House

One Burlington Road

D04 C5Y6

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 250000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 250000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 4

Title: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Philip Lee LLP

Connaught House

One Burlington Road

D04 C5Y6

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 350000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 350000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: 2: Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Philip Lee

Connaught House

One Burlington Road

D04 C5Y6

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 1600000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 1600000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: 2: Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Philip Lee

Connaught House

One Burlington Road

D04 C5Y6

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 150000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 150000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 3

Title: 2: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mason Hayes and Curran LLP

South Bank House

Barrow Street

D04 TR29

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 250000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 250000.00 EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 4

Title: 2: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

02/08/2023

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mason Hayes and Curran LLP

South Bank House

Barrow Street

D04TR29

IE

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 350000.00 EUR

Total value of the contract/lot: 350000.00 EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland

Four Courts, Inns Quay, Smithfield

Dublin

D7

IE