ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/04/2015

Expire date: 14/05/2015

External Reference: 2015-836128

TED Reference: 2015/S 076-135133

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice

Utilities

Directive 2004/17/EC

Services

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name, addresses and contact point(s)

EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Dublin 4  Ballsbridge
IE
For the attention of: Paul Valentine
Telephone: +353 12370200
E-mail: paul.valentine@eirgrid.com
Fax: +353 16615375
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting entity: http://www.eirgrid.com
Address of the buyer profile: http://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/CompanyInformation/Index/219
Electronic access to information: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87170&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from:The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)

Main activity

  • Electricity
I.3)

Contract award on behalf of other contracting entities

The contracting entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting entities: no

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1)

Description

II.1.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:

European Market Intergration Project (EMIP) Phase 2

II.1.2)

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Services
    Category No27:  Other services
    Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance:

    Dublin

    NUTS code
    IE021
    II.1.3)

    Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)

    The notice involves a public contract
    II.1.5)

    Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

    The objective of this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) process is to produce a short-list of suitably qualified Candidates who will be invited to tender for consultancy services as Client Side Advisor 2 (CSA2) (Lot 1) and Legal Support (Lot 2), to assist and support EirGrid (the Client) with the European Market Integration Project (EMIP) for EirGrid group. Client Side Advisor 1 delivered the High Level Solution Requirements, sourcing strategy , PQQ and RfP for systems procurement required to deliver I-SEM and provided legal support to ensure legal compliance of the market detailed design with relevant legislation in the context of market rules development. CSA2 will commence with the evaluation and selection of the systems & services vendor(s) who have submitted proposals under the RfP(s). CSA2 will play a key role in the management, implementation, integration, readiness and testing of these new systems & services. These activities will run through until December 2017 (and beyond for post-production support). It should be noted that some RfP’s may issue after the CSA2 contract has commenced. CSA2 (Lot 1 under this tender) will work closely with Legal Support (Lot 2 under this tender) to ensure the end-to-end solution is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Work packages for CSA 2 consist of Programme Management, Systems & Services Integration, Testing, Training, Market Trial, Business and Organisational Planning, Market Readiness Coordination, Post Go-Live Support, Market Design Advice and Support, Drafting Market Rules and Agreed Procedures The Client requires legal services, advice and support for implementation of the EMIP project. The successful Tenderer for Lot 2 (Legal Support) will be required to work closely with the Client and with CSA2.

    II.1.6)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    Supplementary vocabulary
    79100000   Legal services
    II.1.7)

    Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

    The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):  yes
    II.1.8)

    Information about lots

    This contract is divided into lots:  yes
    Tenders may be submitted for  one or more lots
    II.1.9)

    Information about variants

    Variants will be accepted:  no
    II.2)

    Quantity or scope of the contract

    II.2.1)

    Total quantity or scope:

    Please see individual Lots

    II.2.2)

    Information about options

    Options: no
    II.2.3)

    Information about renewals

    This contract is subject to renewal: no

    Information about lots

    Lot No: 1  Lot title: Client Side Advisor 2
    1)

    Short description:

    CSA2 will be responsible for coordination and integration of the end-to-end solution delivered by a number of different vendors. CSA2 will warrant the end-to-end solution is fit for purpose and shall ensure each vendor provides its deliverables in accordance with the relevant technical specification in line with the I-SEM design and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. CSA2 will be responsible for project and programme management, vendor management, market design support, training and test management.

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    72000000   IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    This Lot is divided into the following work packages

    Programme Management

    System & Services Integration

    Testing

    Training

    Market Trial

    Business and Organisational Planning

    Market Readiness Coordination

    Post Go-Live Support

    Drafting Market Rules and Agreed Procedures

    Estimated cost excluding VAT
    Range: between  8000000  and 11000000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 30 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Lot No: 2  Lot title: Legal Support
    1)

    Short description:

    The Client requires legal services, advice and support for implementation of the EMIP project. The successful Tenderer for Lot 2 (Legal Support) will be required to work closely with the Client and with CSA2.

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    79100000   Legal services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    This Lot will focus on the legal aspects of EMIP, specifically:

    Legal Support

    Estimated cost excluding VAT
    Range: between  1000000  and 2000000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

    III.1)

    Conditions relating to the contract

    III.1.1)

    Deposits and guarantees required:

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.1.2)

    Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.1.3)

    Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.1.4)

    Other particular conditions

    The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
    Description of particular conditions: 

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.2)

    Conditions for participation

    III.2.1)

    Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.2.2)

    Economic and financial ability

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.2.3)

    Technical capacity

    For full details please see Information Memorandum and Prequalification Questionnaire attached to this contract notice on www.etenders.gov.ie

    III.3)

    Conditions specific to services contracts

    III.3.1)

    Information about a particular profession

    Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
    III.3.2)

    Staff responsible for the execution of the service

    Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no

    Section IV: Procedure

    IV.1)

    Type of procedure

    IV.1.1)

    Type of procedure

    Negotiated
    Some candidates have already been selected (if appropriate under certain types of negotiated procedures):  no
    IV.2)

    Award criteria

    IV.2.1)

    Award criteria

    The most economically advantageous tender in terms of , the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
    IV.2.2)

    Information about electronic auction

    An electronic auction will be used: no
    IV.3)

    Administrative information

    IV.3.1)

    File reference number attributed by the contracting entity

    ENQEIR481

    IV.3.2)

    Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

    no
    IV.3.3)

    Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents

    Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 14.05.2015 - 11:00
    Payable documents: no
    IV.3.4)

    Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

    14.05.2015 - 12:00
    IV.3.5)

    Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

    [Language_EN]
    Other: 

    Irish

    Section VI: Complementary information

    VI.1)

    Information about recurrence

    This is a recurrent procurement: no
    VI.2)

    Information about European Union funds

    The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
    VI.3)

    Additional information:

    1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.

    2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.

    3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.

    4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

    5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.

    6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.

    7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.

    8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended.

    9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.

    VI.4)

    Procedures for appeal

    VI.4.1)

    Body responsible for appeal procedures

    The High Court
    Four Courts
    7  Dublin
    IE
    Telephone: +353 18886000
    Internet address: http://www.courts.ie
     

    Body responsible for mediation procedures

    VI.4.2)

    Lodging of appeals

    Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:

    The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Irish Statutory Instrument SI 130 of 2010, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.

    VI.4.3)

    Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

    Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
    Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
    7  Dublin
    IE
    Telephone: +353 18886000
    Internet address: http://www.courts.ie