ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/04/2020

Expire date: 26/05/2020

External Reference: 2020-211940

TED Reference: 2020/S 070-166988

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg),
9614619A
One Dockland Central, Guild Street, Dublin 1, Ireland, D01 E4X0
Dublin 1 (D01 E4X0 )
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Karen Cumiskey
Telephone: +353 18049600
E-mail: karen.cumiskey@comreg.ie
Fax: +353 18049665
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.comreg.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/559

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=162128&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=162128&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Public Body
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  regulation of the electronic communications sector

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Professional Services – Chairperson for Telecommunications Industry Forum and Secretarial Services related to this Forum
Reference number:  ComReg T07636
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Please refer to Tender documentation uploaded to RFT 165097 on https://www.etenders.gov.ie/ in order to complete a tender application.
In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of assistance to ComReg, in relation to the chairing and secretarial services for the Industry Engagement Forum relating to Wholesale regulated Access Products.
PIN TED Reference: 2019/S 248-613903 RFT 163291/ComReg T07636,
despatched 20/12/2019.
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
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
please refer to tender documentation
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Chairperson of Industry Engagement Forum (IEF)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71316000  -  Telecommunication consultancy services
75100000  -  Administration services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
98110000  -  Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
98112000  -  Services furnished by professional organisations
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 Chairperson for Industry Engagement Forum (IEF) :
In summary, the Services for lot 1 and lot 2 comprise of the provision of assistance to Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), in relation to the chairing and secretarial services for the Industry Engagement Forum relating to Wholesale regulated Access Products.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Any contract that may result from this Competition (“the Services Contract”) will be for a term of two years (“the Term”).
ComReg reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of two extensions cumulatively on the same terms and conditions, subject to ComReg’s obligations at law.
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

Please refer to all procurement tender documentation published on this RFT contract notice and take into consideration when completing tender application(s).
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Secretarial Services to Support the Chair of Industry Engagement Forum (IEF)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71316000  -  Telecommunication consultancy services
75100000  -  Administration services
79000000  -  Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
98110000  -  Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
98112000  -  Services furnished by professional organisations
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 Secretarial Services to Support the Chair of Industry Engagement Forum (IEF)
In summary, the Services for lot 1 and lot 2 comprise of the provision of assistance to Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), in relation to the chairing and secretarial services for the Industry Engagement Forum relating to Wholesale regulated Access Products.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Please refer to tender documentation for all information
Any contract that may result from this Competition (“the Services Contract”) will be for a term of two years (“the Term”).
ComReg reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of two extensions cumulatively on the same terms and conditions, subject to ComReg’s obligations at law.
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

Please refer to all procurement tender documentation published on this RFT contract notice and take into consideration when completing tender application(s).

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 all tender documentation on etenders.gov.ie contract notice RFT 165097
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.2.1)

Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:  
Please refer to all tender documentation on etenders.gov.ie contract notice RFT 165097
III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to all tender documentation on etenders.gov.ie contract notice RFT 165097
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2019/S 248-613903
IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  22/05/2020
Local time:  17:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  22/08/2020
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  22/05/2020
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
using e-postbox on https://www.etenders.gov.ie/ RFT 165097, to be opened by at least two ComReg Officials in ComReg, Dublin.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
using e-postbox on https://www.etenders.gov.ie/ RFT 165097, to be opened by at least two ComReg Officials in ComReg, Dublin. Only ComReg Officials present

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.3)

Additional information

Please refer to the procurement tender documentation uploaded to contract notice on https://www.etenders.gov.ie/ RFT 165097 (ComReg Ref T07636) for all details when completing tender application(s).
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please refer to your own legal advice