Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/03/2023
Expire date: 28/04/2023
External Reference: 2023-241219
TED Reference: 2023/S 053-155761
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
University of Galway
N/A
University Road, H91 TK33
Galway
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 91524411
[AddressEmail]:
nuig@greenville.ie
[Nutscode]:
IE042 -
West
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.universityofgalway.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/414
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=236023&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=236023&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivEducation]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
UofG/CON265-2022 Establishment of 5 multi-party framework agreements for the provision of Patent Agency Services in 5 lots
[Fileref]:
RFT ID 234818
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
79120000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
The University of Galway proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of 5 Multi operator frameworks for the provision of Patent Agency Services as follows:
• LOT 1 – Education, Computing, Information Communication Technologies, Software
• LOT 2 – Engineering, Natural Sciences, Materials Science, Physical & Chemical Science
• LOT 3 - Biomedical Sciences including Medicine & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Diagnostic & Veterinary Science
• LOT 4 - Energy and Environmental Sciences
• LOT 5 - Life Sciences – Agriculture, Biology, Bioscience, Biotechnology & Foods
The services required by the University of Galway are drafting, filing and maintenance of patents on behalf of the University.
• LOT 1 – Education, Computing, Information Communication Technologies, Software
• LOT 2 – Engineering, Natural Sciences, Materials Science, Physical & Chemical Science
• LOT 3 - Biomedical Sciences including Medicine & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Diagnostic & Veterinary Science
• LOT 4 - Energy and Environmental Sciences
• LOT 5 - Life Sciences – Agriculture, Biology, Bioscience, Biotechnology & Foods
The services required by the University of Galway are drafting, filing and maintenance of patents on behalf of the University.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 3500000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Education, Computing, Information Communication Technologies, Software
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79121000
-
79121100
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE042 -
West
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
see Section II.1.4.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Prior to the end of the framework being put in place under this competition.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Engineering, Natural Sciences, Materials Science, Physical & Chemical Science
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79121000
-
79121100
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE042 -
West
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
See Section II.1.4.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Prior to the end of the framework being put in place under this competition.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Biomedical Sciences - including Medicine & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Diagnostic & Veterinary Services
[LotNumber]:
3
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79121000
-
79121100
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE042 -
West
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
See Section II.1.4.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Prior to the end of the framework being put in place under this competition.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Energy and Environmental Sciences
[LotNumber]:
4
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79121000
-
79121100
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE042 -
West
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
See Section II.1.4.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Prior to the end of the framework being put in place under this competition.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Life Sciences – Agriculture, Biology, Bioscience, Biotechnology & Foods
[LotNumber]:
5
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79121000
-
79121100
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE042 -
West
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
See Section II.1.4.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
96
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Prior to the end of the framework being put in place under this competition.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
Please see RFT ID No. 234818 on www.etenders.gov.ie and the associated documents.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
5
[FrameworkJustFour]:
This competition falls under the remit of Title III of EU Directive 2014/24. The initial framework agreements will be for a maximum period of Four (4) years with an option for an additional 2 periods of 2 years, to a total of 8 years.
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
24/04/2023
[Time]:
16:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN], [Language_GA]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 12
([FromStatedDate])
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
24/04/2023
[Time]:
16:00
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00 am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of the award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases, it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00 am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of the award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases, it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
High Court
Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[AddressEmail]:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
[Internet]:
www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
In accordance with Remedies Legislation and S.I. 130.