Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/12/2020
Expire date: 12/01/2021
External Reference: 2020-264874
TED Reference: 2020/S 239-591062
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Central Bank of Ireland
N/A
PO Box 559
Dublin 1
New Wapping Street,
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Ann Healy
[AddressEmail]:
tenders@centralbank.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.centralbank.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/329
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=179272&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=179272&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivEconomic]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
ITT for the Provision of Legal and Related Services for the Central Bank of Ireland
[Fileref]:
2020P088
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
79100000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
The Central Bank invites Tenders for appointment to one or more Framework Agreements for the provision of the legal and related services described in Appendix 1A of the ITT document, and in more detail in the individual appendices relating to each service, which have been uploaded with this notice. The legal and related services are required in respect of a number of separate lots.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 67500000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot A - Core Legal Services Lot A
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Core Legal Services – Lot A - relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank’s primary responsibilities as described in the ITT.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot B1 Employment and related services (General Legal Services)
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Lot B relates to General Legal Services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate Lots. This Lot B1 relates to Employment and related services.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot B2 Commercial and operations (General Legal Services)
[LotNumber]:
3
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Lot B relates to General Legal Services regarding the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support, and is divided into two separate Lots. This Lot B2 relates to Commercial and operations.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot C - Enforcement-related Legal Services
[LotNumber]:
4
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Lot C Enforcement-related Legal Services relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot D1 – Senior Counsel
[LotNumber]:
5
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D1 is for Senior Counsel services.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot D2 – Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE)
[LotNumber]:
6
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D2 relates to Experienced Junior Counsel (8+ years PQE) services.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot D3 – Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE)
[LotNumber]:
7
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D3 relates to Junior Counsel (4 to 7 years PQE) services.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot D4 – Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE)
[LotNumber]:
8
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Barristers Legal Services – Lot D relates to the provision of legal advices and legal representation and support in relation to the Central Bank's enforcement responsibilities consisting of four (4) separate Lots. This Lot D4 relates to Junior Counsel (0 to 3 years PQE) services.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 24 months on the same terms and conditions, and then for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, in each case subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law - maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
see II.2.7
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot E - Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services
[LotNumber]:
9
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
48613000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Lot E - Legal and Professional Data Management and eDiscovery Services regarding the provision of data management and eDiscovery and services, legal and professional support services and document review services.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2.14)
[InfoAdditional]
Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Lot F - Document Review Services
[LotNumber]:
10
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79130000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Lot F - Document Review Services regarding the provision of document review and analysis services, including in support of the Central Bank’s ongoing inquiries and investigations.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The Central Bank has the right, at its discretion, to extend the Framework Term for a further period or periods of up to 12 months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Central Bank’s obligations at law. The maximum duration of the Framework Term shall be five (5) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
see II.2.7
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.1)
[ParticularProfessionInfo]
[ParticularProfessionReserved]
[RefLawRegProv]:
See tender documents for details.
III.2.3)
[StaffResponsible]
[StaffResponsibleIndicate]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
15
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
12/01/2021
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
12/01/2021
[Time]:
12:00
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[Yes]
[FurtherNoticesTiming]:
On the termination of the framework agreements awarded under this competition
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EorderingUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
• Tenderers should note that this Competition is being run under Regulation 74 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (the “Regulations”), and accordingly is subject only to limited aspects of the Regulations
• Tenderers should note that full documentation for each lot is contained in the individual lot folders.
• As this is a framework, the value is an estimated figure only and the Central Bank currently anticipates that the spend under the framework over its full duration could be in the region of €30,650,000 - €67,500,000
• Tenderers should read the ITT document in conjunction with the individual Lot specific documents.
• The number to be admitted to each Framework varies for each Lot and Tenderers should read the individual Lot appendices for details of the numbers for each Lot
• Call-Off Contracts awarded during the Framework Term may be for periods continuing after the expiry of the Framework Term
• Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
• Tenderers should send in a separate response document for each Lot applied for in accordance with the requirements set out in the individual Lot Appendix document
• Tenderers should note that full documentation for each lot is contained in the individual lot folders.
• As this is a framework, the value is an estimated figure only and the Central Bank currently anticipates that the spend under the framework over its full duration could be in the region of €30,650,000 - €67,500,000
• Tenderers should read the ITT document in conjunction with the individual Lot specific documents.
• The number to be admitted to each Framework varies for each Lot and Tenderers should read the individual Lot appendices for details of the numbers for each Lot
• Call-Off Contracts awarded during the Framework Term may be for periods continuing after the expiry of the Framework Term
• Tenderers should note that Lot E is not confined to legal firms as it covers a wide range of eDiscovery services
• Tenderers should send in a separate response document for each Lot applied for in accordance with the requirements set out in the individual Lot Appendix document
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
As set out at section 7 of the European Communities (Public Authorities’ Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations SI 130/2010, as amended