ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 21/12/2018

Expire date: 07/02/2019

External Reference: 2018-234206

TED Reference: 2018/S 248-573536

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin 1. D01 PF72.
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Tender Operations
Telephone: +353 0761008000
E-mail: support@ogp.gov.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.ogp.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/351

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=139393&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=139393&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Single Supplier Framework for the Provision of Robotic Process Automation Software – Training, Support and Services
Reference number:  SSB025F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48810000  -  Information systems
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The provision of RPA Software and Training (Developing our people and organisations) to the Irish public sector is a priority for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. RPA deployment in the Irish public sector currently stands at five PSBs with a further two PSBs testing recently developed robots. The plan is to grow this number substantially.
The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is therefore establishing a framework to deliver Robotic Process Automation Software, Training, services and support. It is expected that this framework will span all Government Departments and organisations who have processes that are suitable to being automated using an RPA Software solution.
In summary, the Services comprise:
1. The supply, renewal and installation of RPA licenses
2. The provision of RPA training and development
3. The provision of proposed RPA Software Vendor Expert technical support
4. The provision of RPA and RPA-related consultancy services
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42960000  -  Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
42964000  -  Office automation equipment
72200000  -  Software programming and consultancy services
72212000  -  Programming services of application software
72221000  -  Business analysis consultancy services
72243000  -  Programming services
72262000  -  Software development services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72266000  -  Software consultancy services
72513000  -  Office automation services
72800000  -  Computer audit and testing services
73200000  -  Research and development consultancy services
73220000  -  Development consultancy services
79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
48810000  -  Information systems
48920000  -  Office automation software package
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The provision of RPA Software and Training (Developing our people and organisations) to the Irish public sector is a priority for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. RPA deployment in the Irish public sector currently stands at five PSBs with a further two PSBs testing recently developed robots. The plan is to grow this number substantially.
The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is therefore establishing a framework to deliver Robotic Process Automation Software, Training, services and support. It is expected that this framework will span all Government Departments and organisations who have processes that are suitable to being automated using an RPA Software solution.
In summary, the Services comprise:
1. The supply, renewal and installation of RPA licenses
2. The provision of RPA training and development
3. The provision of proposed RPA Software Vendor Expert technical support
4. The provision of RPA and RPA-related consultancy services
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  350
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
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:  Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).

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
Framework agreement with a single operator
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:  31/01/2019
Local time:  13:00
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

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  31/01/2019
Local time:  13:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
2022
VI.3)

Additional information

Please refer to the Request for Tender documents associated with the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT #143661).
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult with your own legal advisors