Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 18/10/2020

Expire date: 02/11/2020

External Reference: 2020-233527

TED Reference: 2020/S 199-482703

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Beaumont Hospital
N/A
Beaumont Road
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Greg O'Leary
Telephone: +353 18093243
Internet address(es):
The Health Service Executive
Dr. Steevens' Hospital
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 16352000
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement
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=175629&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Contract for the Provision of a Multi-functional Virtual Healthcare System
Reference number:  2773
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72262000  -  Software development services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority intends to award a contract for the configuration and implementation of a multi-functional virtual healthcare platform for multi-disciplinary users. In the first instance, the initial contract comprises the delivery of the required solution at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and its related Community Healthcare Organisations.
Following the award of the initial contract, the most likely additional option to be awarded comprises the roll-out of the solution to the RCSI Hospitals Group as a whole. Thereafter, as explained in Section 1.2 above, the HSE and/or any HSE-funded agency may also elect to avail of additional options under this contract.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48100000  -  Industry specific software package
48219300  -  Administration software package
72212513  -  Modem software development services
72260000  -  Software-related services
72261000  -  Software support services
72262000  -  Software development services
72263000  -  Software implementation services
72265000  -  Software configuration services
72266000  -  Software consultancy services
72267000  -  Software maintenance and repair services
85100000  -  Health services
85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
85149000  -  Pharmacy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority intends to award a contract for the configuration and implementation of a multi-functional virtual healthcare platform for multi-disciplinary users. In the first instance, the initial contract comprises the delivery of the required solution at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and its related Community Healthcare Organisations.
The Contracting Authority intends to appoint a suitably-qualified and experienced service provider with existing commercial technology to provide clinicians with a single multifunctional virtual healthcare platform. The proposed solution must support the time efficient delivery of virtual care and increase service capacity and improve access. Additionally, the proposed solution shall feature a range of functionality required to deliver patient-centred care across various clinical services and will be adaptable and scalable to meet the emerging needs of clinical staff across the HSE.
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: 5000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 144
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
A contract of six years’ duration will be entered into with the successful tenderer for the installation and commissioning of the required solution and the provision of all related support. Thereafter, and solely at the discretion of the Contracting Authority, the contract may be extended for three further periods, each of two years in duration, giving a maximum potential duration of twelve years.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
This competition shall result in the establishment of a draw-down arrangement, whereby an initial contract for an original requirement shall be awarded and, as additional options, further iterations of the original requirement may be procured by other organisations as the need arises. In this regard, the original requirement to be fulfilled under this contract comprises the delivery of the required solution at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, its related Community Health Organisations and at all clinical sites managed by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Notwithstanding the fact that this contract shall be primarily utilised by RCSI Hospitals, the HSE and any HSE-funded agency, including all 49 Acute Hospitals, Hospital Groups and all Community Health Organisations (CMO) in the HSE Regions nationwide, shall be entitled to make purchases on foot of this competitive process by reference to the terms of the successful tenderer’s tender submission.
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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 consult the Invitation to Tender document, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie

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:  As per the Invitation to Tender document, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
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

As per the Invitation to Tender document, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
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
Accelerated procedure
Justification:  
In accordance with Article 27.3 of Directive 2014/24/EU, the Contracting Authority is availing of shortened timescales in respect of this competition. The urgency associated with this requirement arises from the fact that the required solution will be deployed in an acute hospital setting. On grounds of patient care, time is of the essence in respect of this competition.
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:  02/11/2020
Local time:  00:00
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 : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  02/11/2020
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Tenders will be opened electronically by two members of Beaumont Hospital's Procurement Department in Beaumont Hospital on or shortly after 02/11/2020.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Tenders will be opened electronically by two members of Beaumont Hospital's Procurement Department in Beaumont Hospital on or shortly after 02/11/2020.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

This competition is being conducted by Beaumont Hospital on behalf of the HSE and any HSE-funded agency, including all 49 Acute Hospitals, Hospital Groups and all Community Health Organisations (CMO) in the HSE Regions nationwide.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886458

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
The Contracting Authority undertakes that this contract will not be concluded until a period of fourteen calendar days has expired, commencing on the day after the date of electronic notification of all unsuccessful tenderers.This 'standstill period' is being observed in accordance with the relevant provisions of S.I. 130 of 2010.