Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/10/2020
Expire date: 19/11/2020
External Reference: 2020-270647
TED Reference: 2020/S 202-489766
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Met Éireann, a line division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH)
N/A
Glasnevin Hill,
Dublin 9
D09 Y921
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Claudia Kemna
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18064200
[AddressEmail]:
Claudia.Kemna@met.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.met.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/255
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=175864&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=175864&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypeMinistry]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[OtherActivity]:
National Meteorological Service
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Irish Flood Integrated Communication System (IFICS)
[Fileref]:
FFD-IFICS
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
72000000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
Framework Agreement for an Irish Flood Integrated Communication System (IFICS) which will allow the visualisation, production and dissemination of flood risk information for the Flood Forecast Centre at Met Éireann
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 650000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
48300000
-
48329000
-
48800000
-
48825000
-
71351920
-
71354100
-
72212222
-
72212500
-
72320000
-
72422000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Framework Agreement for an Irish Flood Integrated Communication System (IFICS) which will allow the visualisation, production and dissemination of flood risk information for the Flood Forecast Centre at Met Éireann
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 650000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
84
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The max. duration of the framework agreement will be 7 years subject to satisfactory annual review of performance. The justification for a framework longer than the standard 4 years, is the complex nature of the services required and the consequent disruption to the day-to-day operations of the Contracting Authority in acquiring and implementing any new functionality envisaged under the framework.
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedMin]:
3
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The initial contract will be awarded to the successful tenderer shortly after the formal establishment of the framework agreement. The initial contract will be awarded to the successful tenderer for three years with the option of awarding extensions of one, two or three years during the life of the framework.
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2.14)
[InfoAdditional]
• Please consult the associated documentation, which
contains full instructions regarding the submission of
tenders and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 178058
contains full instructions regarding the submission of
tenders and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 178058
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
As stated in procurement documents
available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 178058
available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 178058
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.3)
[StaffResponsible]
[StaffResponsibleIndicate]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeCompNegotiation]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSingle]
[FrameworkJustFour]:
The justification for a framework longer than the standard four (4) years, is the complex nature of the services required and the consequent disruption to the day-to-day operations of the Contracting Authority in acquiring and implementing any new functionality envisaged under the framework.
IV.1.4)
[ReductionDuringDialogue]
[ReductionRecourse]
IV.1.5)
[NegotiationInfo]
[NegotiationWithout]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
13/11/2020
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.3)
[DateDispatchTenderParticipate]
[Date]: 03/12/2020
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 12
([FromStatedDate])
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the
eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be
included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish
Government Procurement Opportunities Portal
(www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of
charge. The contracting authority will not accept
responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via
third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders
web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included
on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond
electronically to the competition. There is a maximum
upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders.
Documents larger than this should be divided into
smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading
documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk
for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77
(09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:178058) as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this
contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the
competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful
tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the
framework agreement or any contract awarded under
the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where
reference is made to a particular standard, make,
source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such
cases it should be understood that such indications are
to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes
only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be
appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of the procurement
documents with missing or incomplete information.
Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they
return completed documentation in order to avoid the
risk of elimination from the competition.
12) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 3 or 5 will be
invited to tender, please note that the contracting
authority reserves the right to invite at least 3 or 5
subject to that number qualifying.
eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be
included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish
Government Procurement Opportunities Portal
(www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of
charge. The contracting authority will not accept
responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via
third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders
web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included
on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond
electronically to the competition. There is a maximum
upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders.
Documents larger than this should be divided into
smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading
documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk
for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77
(09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:178058) as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this
contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the
competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful
tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the
framework agreement or any contract awarded under
the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where
reference is made to a particular standard, make,
source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such
cases it should be understood that such indications are
to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes
only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be
appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of the procurement
documents with missing or incomplete information.
Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they
return completed documentation in order to avoid the
risk of elimination from the competition.
12) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 3 or 5 will be
invited to tender, please note that the contracting
authority reserves the right to invite at least 3 or 5
subject to that number qualifying.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
The contract / framework is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill period applied at time of notification.