ETENDERS

Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-214251

TED Reference: 2021/S 141-374954

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Foreign Affairs/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha
N/A
80 St Stephen's Green
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 14082000
E-mail: consultant.tenders@dfa.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dfa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/246

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Temporary Agency Resources (General Operatives) for EXPO2020 to the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75210000  -  Foreign affairs and other services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Department of Foreign Affairs requires a solution for the provision of service operatives and associated services for Ireland at Expo 2020, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Irish pavilion and the programme of events and activities that will take place within it.
Expo 2020 is taking place in Dubai from 01 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. 192 countries have confirmed their participation at Expo 2020, with an original estimate of 25 million visitors expected over its six-month duration.
Ireland will host a self-build pavilion at Expo 2020, which will contain a permanent immersive exhibition showcasing Ireland as the Island of Inspiration. Ireland will also run a dynamic programme of activities and events at its pavilion during the course of Expo to showcase the best of Irish culture, creativity and innovation.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  2500000.00  AED
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75211000  -  Foreign-affairs services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  AE -  United Arab Emirates
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Department of Foreign Affairs requires a solution for the provision of service operatives and associated services for Ireland at Expo 2020, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Irish pavilion and the programme of events and activities that will take place within it.
Expo 2020 is taking place in Dubai from 01 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. 192 countries have confirmed their participation at Expo 2020, with an original estimate of 25 million visitors expected over its six-month duration.
Ireland will host a self-build pavilion at Expo 2020, which will contain a permanent immersive exhibition showcasing Ireland as the Island of Inspiration. Ireland will also run a dynamic programme of activities and events at its pavilion during the course of Expo to showcase the best of Irish culture, creativity and innovation.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Skills, Competencies and Experience of the Managed Services Contractor  /  Weighting:  35
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of the Proposal  /  Weighting:  35
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Professional Fees  /  Weighting:  30
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

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2021/S 076-194609

Section V: Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/07/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Nathan & Nathan
Marina Plaza, Dubai Marina
Dubai
AE
NUTS code:  AE -  United Arab Emirates

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  2500000.00  AED
Total value of the contract/lot:  2500000.00  AED

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The Courts of the UAE
Dubai
AE