Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/02/2023

Expire date: 13/03/2023

External Reference: 2023-225135

TED Reference: 2023/S 030-086088

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Galway
N/A
University Road, H91 TK33
Galway
IE
Contact person: Máire Hornibrook
Telephone: +353 91524411
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Internet address(es):
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=232464&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Photography Services (2 Lots) - Multi Operator Framework Agreements
Reference number:  UofG/CON1457/2022
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79961000  -  Photographic services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The purpose of this competition is to establish two framework agreements for Photography Services. Requirements are divided into: Lot 1 Press/Media and Public Relations Photography; and Lot 2 Corporate Photography.
Each multi-operator framework agreement will be established with [four] [4] operators, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and rules. The frameworks will initially be established for a period of [two] [2] years, with the option to extend for a further period of [one] [1] year, subject to a maximum of [three] [3] such extensions, and further subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
If applying for Lot 1 Press/Media, please complete and return Appendix 2A Response Document AND Appendix 2B Pricing Schedule.
If applying for Lot 2 Corporate, please complete and return Appendix 3A Response Document AND Appendix 3B Pricing Schedule.
All documents are available for downloading from www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  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

Lot 1 Press/Media and Public Relations Photography
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22315000  -  Photographs
79961100  -  Advertising photography services
79961200  -  Aerial photography services
79961300  -  Specialised photography services
79961350  -  Studio photography services
79962000  -  Photograph processing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Main site or place of performance:  
Galway
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 will be photography related to Press, Media and Public Relations. This will include an on campus presence with some standard editing requirements. The services will be commissioned frequently. During busy periods this will involve attending an event or providing photography to accompany an announcement on a near weekly basis and, on occasion, more than once a week.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Each framework agreement will initially be established for a period of [two] [2] years. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the framework for a further period of [one] [1] year, subject to a maximum of [three] [3] such extensions, and further subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
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

Lot 2 Corporate Photography
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22315000  -  Photographs
79961100  -  Advertising photography services
79961200  -  Aerial photography services
79961300  -  Specialised photography services
79961350  -  Studio photography services
79962000  -  Photograph processing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Main site or place of performance:  
Galway
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 will be to provide Corporate Photography. This may include an on campus presence with a greater element of planning, editing and creativity. Services will be required less frequently, but the volume of material provided for each commission will be greater.
All photographs taken will become the property of the University during the period, and after termination of, the Agreement.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Each framework agreement will initially be established for a period of [two] [2] years. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the framework for a further period of [one] [1] year, subject to a maximum of [three] [3] such extensions, and further subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
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.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  4
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  13/03/2023
Local time:  16:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  13/03/2023
Local time:  16:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
01/02/2027
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE