Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/06/2020
Expire date: 22/07/2020
External Reference: 2020-265987
TED Reference: 2020/S 120-292448
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
IE 6609370 G
University of Limerick
Castletroy
Co.Limerick
IE
Contact person:
Linda Maher
Telephone:
+353 61233715
E-mail:
linda.maher@ul.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073
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=168973&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=168973&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
EEE108F - UL - Multi Supplier Framework for Development & Support Services for the SITS Sytem
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The University of Limerick (UL) wishes to establish a Multi-Party Framework to source and appoint suitably qualified and experienced partner(s) with detailed Student Information Technology System (SITS) expertise that can work within the existing Tactical Stabilisation programme, with UL and its Strategic partner, supporting the programme objectives.
The services required are as follows:
1. Provide general advice and application consulting on the best use of the SITS system
2. Configuration of SITS in line with the University’s needs and to support improvement in processes and services to students and staff
3. Development of software changes (including functional and technical documentation in line with best practice standards) where required
4. Assist in the transfer of knowledge to the University IT team and Subject Matter Experts
The services required are as follows:
1. Provide general advice and application consulting on the best use of the SITS system
2. Configuration of SITS in line with the University’s needs and to support improvement in processes and services to students and staff
3. Development of software changes (including functional and technical documentation in line with best practice standards) where required
4. Assist in the transfer of knowledge to the University IT team and Subject Matter Experts
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 800000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72200000
-
Software programming and consultancy services
72210000
-
Programming services of packaged software products
72212000
-
Programming services of application software
72212100
-
Industry specific software development services
72212517
-
IT software development services
72220000
-
Systems and technical consultancy services
72262000
-
Software development services
72500000
-
Computer-related services
72540000
-
Computer upgrade services
72600000
-
Computer support and consultancy services
72610000
-
Computer support services
72611000
-
Technical computer support services
72700000
-
Computer network services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
University of Limerick
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The University of Limerick (UL) wishes to establish a Multi-Party Framework to source and appoint suitably qualified and experienced partner(s) with detailed Student Information Technology System (SITS) expertise that can work within the existing Tactical Stabilisation programme, with UL and its Strategic partner, supporting the programme objectives.
The services required are as follows:
1. Provide general advice and application consulting on the best use of the SITS system
2. Configuration of SITS in line with the University’s needs and to support improvement in processes and services to students and staff
3. Development of software changes (including functional and technical documentation in line with best practice standards) where required
4. Assist in the transfer of knowledge to the University IT team and Subject Matter Experts
The services required are as follows:
1. Provide general advice and application consulting on the best use of the SITS system
2. Configuration of SITS in line with the University’s needs and to support improvement in processes and services to students and staff
3. Development of software changes (including functional and technical documentation in line with best practice standards) where required
4. Assist in the transfer of knowledge to the University IT team and Subject Matter Experts
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: 800000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
24
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to two (2) years with a maximum of one (1) such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
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
All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only
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 see RFT document for further details.
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 see RFT document for further details.
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:
4
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:
22/07/2020
Local time:
14:00
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
Duration in months
: 24
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
22/07/2020
Local time:
14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Office of the High Court
Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie