eTenders RFT ID: 117618
1) The estimated total value of the any purchases pursuant to the framework agreement is in
the region of €5,000,000 to €10,000,000 (ex. VAT) over the lifetime of the agreement. It is
emphasised, however, that this figure is provided strictly for indicative purposes only as
there is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreement. Note: that the period
of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of
expiry of the agreement.
2) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site
(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. RTB will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or
not relayed) via third parties.
3) The numbers invited to dialogue will be five (5) subject to that number qualifying.
4) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
5) RTB will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or
tenderers.
6) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
7) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
8) If for any reason, it is not possible to establish the framework agreement or award the initial
contract to the designated successful tenderer emerging from this competitive process; RTB
reserves the right to establish the framework with the next highest scoring tenderer on the
basis of the terms advertised at any time during the tender validity period. This shall be
without prejudice to the right of RTB to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new
contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
9) At its absolute discretion, RTB 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, that 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, RTB is not obliged to engage in a
clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information.
Therefore, Applicants are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.