ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/09/2021

Expire date: 25/10/2021

External Reference: 2021-201199

TED Reference: 2021/S 188-489135

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Clara Hickey
Telephone: +353 12226072
E-mail: clara.hickey@dublincity.ie
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dublincity.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267

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=197600&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Prior Information Notice with the purpose fo market consultation for the utilisation of underground telecommunications infrastructure assets.
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64200000  -  Telecommunications services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The purpose of this market consultation is to examine:
-The extent of existing and short term requirements for telecommunications duct and civil works infrastructure from telecom network operators, infrastructure providers and large corporate companies.
-How DCC’s current assets can best be deployed to support the additional demand for broadband services including the identification and localisation of DCC duct banks.
-The economic models available or proposed to maximise the utilisation of DCC’s assets such as rental, IRUs, co-funding, source and share, outright purchase or indeed more innovative propositions.
-How telecoms operators, infrastructure providers and corporates see DCC’s investments in civil works and opportunities to enhance the deployment of telecom services in the mid to long-term.
Please consult the appropriate documentation, which contains information regarding this PIN Notice and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 198521
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100  -  Telecommunications network
32520000  -  Telecommunications cable and equipment
32521000  -  Telecommunications cable
45232300  -  Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines
50332000  -  Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
71316000  -  Telecommunication consultancy services
72410000  -  Provider services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dublin City Council, through a newly established Telecoms Unit, is promoting a joined up approach within the organisation to support future connectivity and smart city investments. The purpose of which is to enhance economic competitiveness, deliver enhanced city services and improve the quality of life for Dublin. The purpose of this market consultation is to examine:
(A) The extent of existing and short term requirements for telecommunications duct and civil works infrastructure from telecom network operators, infrastructure providers and large corporate companies.
(B) How DCC’s current assets can best be deployed to support the additional demand for broadband services including the identification and localisation of DCC duct banks.
(C) The economic models available or proposed to maximise the utilisation of DCC’s assets such as rental, IRUs, co-funding, source and share, outright purchase or indeed more innovative propositions.
(D) How telecoms operators, infrastructure providers and corporates see DCC’s investments in civil works and opportunities to enhance the deployment of telecom services in the mid to long-term.
Please note that this is not a call for competition and no tender documents are available. Also, the process will not be used to preclude any future competition conducted by DCC. This is purely an information exercise seeking the views of market operators.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please consult the appropriate documentation, which contains information regarding this PIN Notice and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 198521
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

07/01/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Please consult the appropriate documentation, which contains information regarding this PIN Notice and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 198521