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
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Commission for Regulation of Utilities
N/A
The Grain House, The Exchange, Belgard Square North
Tallaght
Dublin 24 D24 PXW0
IE
Contact person:
Tuan Keane
Telephone:
+353 14000800
E-mail:
tkeane@cru.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.cru.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1232
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=145450&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=145450&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Regulatory Body
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Gas Safety Framework - Technical Consultancy Support
Reference number:
011-03-402
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71621000
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Technical analysis or consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
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.
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)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 560000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
65200000
-
Gas distribution and related services
76000000
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Services related to the oil and gas industry
79417000
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Safety consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Tallaght, Dublin 24.
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
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.
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)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 560000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
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.
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)
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 section 3.2. of the Request for Tender Document
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
Please refer to section 3.2. of the Request for Tender Document
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
17/05/2019
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/05/2019
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High CourtCheif Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie