ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/06/2022

Expire date: 08/08/2022

External Reference: 2022-248320

TED Reference: 2022/S 127-362124

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Social Protection
N/A
College Road
Sligo
IE
IE
Contact person: Samantha McNulty
Telephone: +353 719148367
E-mail: Samantha.McNulty@welfare.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-employment-affairs-and-social-protection/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/349

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=217880&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=217880&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
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

Social protection

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

RFT for the supply of Repair and Maintenance services for Data Processing (Computer) Equipment
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

50312000  -  Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The repair and maintenance (including ALL parts and labour) of the Department’s data processing equipment and peripherals. The Department's PC, data network and voice infrastructure is covered by separate maintenance contracts.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Maintenance and Repair of OpenVMS hardware, SAN and related peripherals.
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30210000  -  Data-processing machines (hardware)
30211200  -  Mainframe hardware
44316400  -  Hardware
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48822000  -  Computer servers
48823000  -  File servers
48824000  -  Printer servers
50312100  -  Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers
50312300  -  Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
50312310  -  Maintenance of data network equipment
50323000  -  Maintenance and repair of computer peripherals
51611100  -  Hardware installation services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Maintenance and Repair of OpenVMS hardware, SAN Storage/ Storage controllers and SAN FC switches.
Maintenance and repair of related peripherals (tape drives/printers), Provision of an on-site-engineer during normal business hours to Service/Maintain all equipment in Lot 1.
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Maintenance and repair of other Servers.
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

30210000  -  Data-processing machines (hardware)
30211200  -  Mainframe hardware
44316400  -  Hardware
48800000  -  Information systems and servers
48820000  -  Servers
48821000  -  Network servers
48822000  -  Computer servers
48823000  -  File servers
48824000  -  Printer servers
50312100  -  Maintenance and repair of mainframe computers
50312300  -  Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
50312310  -  Maintenance of data network equipment
50323000  -  Maintenance and repair of computer peripherals
51611100  -  Hardware installation services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Maintenance and repair of other Servers. Provision of an on-site-engineer normal business hours to Service/Maintain all equipment in Lot 2.
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: 500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 1 year with a maximum of 2 such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

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

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.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  08/08/2022
Local time:  12:30
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  08/08/2022
Local time:  12:30

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000