Date of dispatch of this notice: 18/12/2018
Expire date: 04/02/2019
External Reference: 2018-215242
TED Reference: 2018/S 246-566235
Contract notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract notice - utilities
[NoticeContractUtilities]
[Services]
[Directive201425]
[Section1]: [Ce]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Sinéad Connolly
[AddressPhone]:
+353 12370335
[AddressEmail]:
Sinead.Connolly@eirgrid.com
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.eirgrid.com
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=139727&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=139727&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Microsoft Dynamics AX Support Services and Development Framework
[Fileref]:
ENQEIR645
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
72260000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
EirGrid would like to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of support and maintenance and development of all the instances of Microsoft Dynamics AX, and for all future system projects and change requests as required.
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of four years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional four years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. EirGrid envisages this project being a solution which will evolve over time and therefore intends awarding a contract with a potential maximum relationship of 20 years including options for renewal at various stages over the life of the arrangement.
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of four years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional four years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. EirGrid envisages this project being a solution which will evolve over time and therefore intends awarding a contract with a potential maximum relationship of 20 years including options for renewal at various stages over the life of the arrangement.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 4500000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
48440000
-
48441000
-
48442000
-
48812000
-
72212440
-
72212441
-
72212442
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
EirGrid would like to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of support and maintenance and development of all the instances of Microsoft Dynamics AX, and for all future system projects and change requests as required.
This contract will include but not be limited to the provision of;
• MS Dynamics AX Support and Maintenance Services for all current and future instances of the product
• Support and Maintenance of ZAP BI and advice on reporting strategy
• Best Practice advice / Assist EirGrid in developing Roadmap for future Microsoft Dynamics AX expansion
• All future Microsoft Dynamics AX projects
• All future system Change Requests
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of four years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional four years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 Candidates from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received
This contract will include but not be limited to the provision of;
• MS Dynamics AX Support and Maintenance Services for all current and future instances of the product
• Support and Maintenance of ZAP BI and advice on reporting strategy
• Best Practice advice / Assist EirGrid in developing Roadmap for future Microsoft Dynamics AX expansion
• All future Microsoft Dynamics AX projects
• All future system Change Requests
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of four years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional four years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 Candidates from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 4500000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedNumber]:
5
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of four years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional four years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier. Under Article 50.F as set out in Council Directive 2014/25/EU as transposed into Irish law by the European Union Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 286 of 2016) (the “Regulations”) and given the complexity of EirGrid system set-up, the software installed may become embedded into EirGrid systems architecture. This may lead to future contracts for continuous support. Therefore EirGrid may award future contracts for continuous support up to the maximum allowed 20 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2.14)
[InfoAdditional]
The total estimated spend of this contract is for the initial duration of four years and the option to extend annually for up to an additional four years.
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.4)
[ParticipationRules]
[DescrBriefRules]: Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.6)
[DepositsRequired]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.7)
[FinancingConditions]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.8)
[LegalFormTaken]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[FrameworkSingle]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
28/01/2019
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 12
([FromStatedDate])
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
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 or eTax Clearance 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.
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 or eTax Clearance 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)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, 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.4.4)
[AppealsInfo]
Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie