Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/07/2019
Expire date: 29/08/2019
External Reference: 2019-291299
TED Reference: 2019/S 146-359064
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)
N/A
University Road
Galway
Galway
IE
Contact person:
Ann Melia
Telephone:
+353 91495747
E-mail:
ann.melia@nuigalway.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.nuigalway.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/414
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=151362&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=151362&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
Education
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Supply of Assistive Technologies
Reference number:
NUIG/CON1059
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
48000000
-
Software package and information systems
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
Invitation to tender for the supply of assistive technologies in two lots. Lot 1 is for the supply of Literacy Software and lot 2 is for the supply of assitive technology devices. Literacy software is required to increase the access, participation, and progress of student’s with disabilities at NUI Galway. The purpose of Assistive Technology is to provide specific hardware and/or software to students registered with Disability Support Service to enable them to fulfil their academic potential.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 200000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:
2
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Supply of Literacy Software
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30200000
-
Computer equipment and supplies
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
NUIG Gaway, Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Supply of literacy software and assistive technologies to NUI Galway. Literacy software is required to increase the access, participation, and progress of student’s with disabilities.
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: 64000.00
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 framework agreements will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for two [2] additional years, subject to a maximum of four [4] years conditional on satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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
II.2.14)
Additional information
Software with speech synthesis that converts text into spoken voice output to support students with reading, writing and researching.
Must be capable of reading web pages and documents such as MS Word and locked
Must be capable of reading web pages and documents such as MS Word and locked
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Supply of Assistive Technologies
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30200000
-
Computer equipment and supplies
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
NUI Galway
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
A wide range of Assistive Technology equipment and software programs is required to enable students with disabilities to actively participate in their education, engage fully in their learning and enhance their educational experience. Students are supported to choose the Assistive Technology solution that effectively meets their individual needs.
Examples of specialised equipment include, but are not limited to:
Recording devices
Ergonomic devices
Hardware and scanning devices for students with visual impairment
Examples of specialised equipment include, but are not limited to:
Recording devices
Ergonomic devices
Hardware and scanning devices for students with visual impairment
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: 120000.00
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 framework agreements will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for two [2] additional years, subject to a maximum of four [4] years conditional on satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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:
See tender document available from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 154923
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
See tender documents
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
5
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:
26/08/2019
Local time:
16:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
26/08/2019
Local time:
16:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
The Contracting Authority is using the Tender Postbox facility and tenders must be submitted electronically via the etenders postbox facility on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Tenderers must ensure that they give sufficient time to upload their tender response. All Tenders submitted in soft copy must be compiled such that they can be read immediately using PDF readers.
The Contracting Authority is not responsible for corruption in electronic documents. Tenderers must ensure electronic documents are not corrupt.
In responding to this tender all tenders must follow the format of the tender document and respond to each element of the tender document in the order as set out in this RFT. Tenders should produce their response as a SINGLE UPLOADED DOCUMENT, if possible, which is clearly labelled, page numbered and indexed.
Tenderers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required tender documentation before the tender closing date/time. Tenderers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary. There is a maximum of 2.14 GB for individual files sent to the electronic post box and a one-hour limit for upload. In order to submit a document to the electronic post box, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting you can still modify and re-send your response up until response deadline. Tenderers should be aware that the ‘Submit Response’ button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
Tenderers not familiar with uploading on eTenders should ensure they familiarise themselves with the process.
It is the responsibility of the tenderer to ensure that their tender is complete and is uploaded by the designated deadline. Tenders that are received late or via other means WILL NOT be considered in this public procurement competition
(b) Queries
All queries regarding this tender should be through the Questions and Answers facility on www.etenders.gov.ie
Responses to queries will be issued via eTenders to all parties who have expressed an interest in the contract on that site, in order to ensure that no party has an unfair advantage over any other.
For the purposes of circulating responses queries will be edited to avoid disclosing the identity of the querist, and any sensitive information included in the query should be clearly indicated. Please note that the Contracting Authority cannot accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
(c) Sufficiency & Accuracy of Tender
Tenderers will be deemed to have examined all the documents enclosed and by their own independent observations and enquiries will be held to have fully informed themselves as to the nature and extent of the requirements of the tender.
Tenderers are cautioned to check the accuracy of their tender prior to submission. A tender found containing any clerical errors or omissions may, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, be referred back to the tenderer for correction. Any subsequent adjustment(s) must be confirmed in writing.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to disqualify incomplete tenders.
(d) Tender Documents - Ambiguity, Discrepancy, Error, Omission
If you consider that you are missing any documents which would prevent you from submitting a comprehensive tender please contact us as soon as possible.
Tenderers shall immediately notify the Contracting Authority should they become aware of any ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission in the Tender Documents. The Contracting Authority will, upon receipt of such notification, issue a clarification via eTenders in respect of any such ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission. Such clarification shall then form part of the Tender Documents.
The Contracting Authority is not responsible for corruption in electronic documents. Tenderers must ensure electronic documents are not corrupt.
In responding to this tender all tenders must follow the format of the tender document and respond to each element of the tender document in the order as set out in this RFT. Tenders should produce their response as a SINGLE UPLOADED DOCUMENT, if possible, which is clearly labelled, page numbered and indexed.
Tenderers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required tender documentation before the tender closing date/time. Tenderers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary. There is a maximum of 2.14 GB for individual files sent to the electronic post box and a one-hour limit for upload. In order to submit a document to the electronic post box, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting you can still modify and re-send your response up until response deadline. Tenderers should be aware that the ‘Submit Response’ button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
Tenderers not familiar with uploading on eTenders should ensure they familiarise themselves with the process.
It is the responsibility of the tenderer to ensure that their tender is complete and is uploaded by the designated deadline. Tenders that are received late or via other means WILL NOT be considered in this public procurement competition
(b) Queries
All queries regarding this tender should be through the Questions and Answers facility on www.etenders.gov.ie
Responses to queries will be issued via eTenders to all parties who have expressed an interest in the contract on that site, in order to ensure that no party has an unfair advantage over any other.
For the purposes of circulating responses queries will be edited to avoid disclosing the identity of the querist, and any sensitive information included in the query should be clearly indicated. Please note that the Contracting Authority cannot accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
(c) Sufficiency & Accuracy of Tender
Tenderers will be deemed to have examined all the documents enclosed and by their own independent observations and enquiries will be held to have fully informed themselves as to the nature and extent of the requirements of the tender.
Tenderers are cautioned to check the accuracy of their tender prior to submission. A tender found containing any clerical errors or omissions may, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, be referred back to the tenderer for correction. Any subsequent adjustment(s) must be confirmed in writing.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to disqualify incomplete tenders.
(d) Tender Documents - Ambiguity, Discrepancy, Error, Omission
If you consider that you are missing any documents which would prevent you from submitting a comprehensive tender please contact us as soon as possible.
Tenderers shall immediately notify the Contracting Authority should they become aware of any ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission in the Tender Documents. The Contracting Authority will, upon receipt of such notification, issue a clarification via eTenders in respect of any such ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission. Such clarification shall then form part of the Tender Documents.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
Dublin 7 IE
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Consult a Legal Advisor