Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/04/2019

Expire date: 17/05/2019

External Reference: 2019-271086

TED Reference: 2019/S 075-178679

Contract notice

[NoticeContract]

[Directive201424]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Commission for Regulation of Utilities
N/A
The Grain House, The Exchange, Belgard Square North
Tallaght
Dublin 24 D24 PXW0
IE
[Contactpoint]: Tuan Keane
[AddressPhone]: +353 14000800
[AddressEmail]: tkeane@cru.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]: http://www.cru.ie

I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=145450&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[OtherActivity]:  Regulatory Body

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Gas Safety Framework - Technical Consultancy Support
[Fileref]:  011-03-402
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

71621000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

The CRU wishes to procure a technical consultant(s) to advise the Gas Safety Regulatory Framework (GSF) team in the Energy Safety Division on certain issues. The consultant will provide specialist advice and expertise in relation to technical issues affecting the existing GSF and its ongoing operation. The technical consultant will be required to assist the team in carrying out the CRU’s regulatory and legislative responsibilities with respect to gas safety (both natural gas and LPG). This includes, in particular, auditing and inspecting LPG licensed undertakings and natural gas undertakings with respect to safety as required under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, as amended.
These work activities are outlined in the CRU 2019 – 2021 Strategic Plan specifically 1.1.5 Deliver Core Safety Functions and 4.1.3 Extend and update the GSF to ensure that the introduction of new fuels and technologies achieve the appropriate standard of public safety.
II.1.5)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]

[ValueExclVat]: 560000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

65200000  - 
76000000  - 
79417000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Tallaght, Dublin 24.
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

The CRU wishes to procure a technical consultant(s) to advise the Gas Safety Regulatory Framework (GSF) team in the Energy Safety Division on certain issues. The consultant will provide specialist advice and expertise in relation to technical issues affecting the existing GSF and its ongoing operation. The technical consultant will be required to assist the team in carrying out the CRU’s regulatory and legislative responsibilities with respect to gas safety (both natural gas and LPG). This includes, in particular, auditing and inspecting LPG licensed undertakings and natural gas undertakings with respect to safety as required under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, as amended.
These work activities are outlined in the CRU 2019 – 2021 Strategic Plan specifically 1.1.5 Deliver Core Safety Functions and 4.1.3 Extend and update the GSF to ensure that the introduction of new fuels and technologies achieve the appropriate standard of public safety.
The Gas Safety Framework team wishes to engage consultants to provide specialist technical assistance to the team in carrying out its regulatory activities when required.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]

[ValueExclVat]: 560000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 48
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The contract is for a period of two years with an option for renewal for a further year, up to a maximum of 2 times i.e. maximum contract is 4 years. It is expected that the contract will become operational in July 2019.
This will be on an as-needed basis; it is intended that this consultancy will complement and support the CRU’s existing staff in carrying out operational and policy work.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.1)

[SituationPersonalIncl]

[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:  Please refer to section 3.2. of the Request for Tender Document
III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

III.2.2)

[OtherConditions]

Please refer to section 3.2. of the Request for Tender Document

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  17/05/2019
[Time]:  12:00
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN]
IV.2.7)

[OpeningConditions]

[Date]:  17/05/2019
[Time]:  12:00

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [No]
VI.2)

[InfoEworkflow]

[EorderingUsed]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

The High CourtCheif Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE