Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/04/2018
Expire date: 25/05/2018
External Reference: 2018-665160
TED Reference: 2018/S 079-177565
Contract notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract notice - utilities
Contract notice – utilities
Supplies
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
Contact person:
Richard German
Telephone:
+353 17026125
E-mail:
richard.german@esbi.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.esb.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377
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=127920&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=127920&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)
Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
EV Charge Points Units up to circa 50kW
Reference number:
SS/CON/2837A
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
34144900
-
Electric vehicles
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Entity intends to procure multi (three) member Frameworks for the supply and commissioning of EV Chargers of up to circa 50kW capacity including associated equipment and services to be delivered in Ireland
Lot 1 – Dual Outlet AC Charger 7kW and 22kW, Post and wall/pole mounted types
Lot 2 – Fast/Rapid Charger AC/DC 50kW and DC Charger 25kW
Lot 3 - Fast/Rapid Charger 50kW Compact type (foot print <0.3 m2)
Delivery of charging equipment will be to locations in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) and commissioning may take place at any location in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
Lot 1 – Dual Outlet AC Charger 7kW and 22kW, Post and wall/pole mounted types
Lot 2 – Fast/Rapid Charger AC/DC 50kW and DC Charger 25kW
Lot 3 - Fast/Rapid Charger 50kW Compact type (foot print <0.3 m2)
Delivery of charging equipment will be to locations in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) and commissioning may take place at any location in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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
Dual Outlet AC Charger 7kW and 22kW, Post and wall/pole mounted types
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
-
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
31100000
-
Electric motors, generators and transformers
31121110
-
Power converters
31600000
-
Electrical equipment and apparatus
31610000
-
Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN -
NORTHERN IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Delivery of Dual Outlet AC Charger 7kW and 22kW, Post and wall/pole mounted types charging equipment will be to locations in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The appointed framework agreement providers will be required to upgrade their equipment and services to ESB as improved or new equipment and associated peripherals/services become available.
It is envisaged that ESB shall enter into framework agreements with the three highest scoring successful tenderers for each lot following the completion of the procurement process. Applicants should note that the Contract may ultimately be entered into by any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Purchase under these frameworks/lots will be awarded by cascade to a maximum estimated value of €25,000 per individual purchase. The highest scoring successful tenderer in each lot being given first preference to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission, where the first placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the second placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission . Where the second placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the third placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission.
For purchases of estimated value above €25,000 a mini-tender of the framework/lot members will be undertaken by ESB.
If for any reason it is not possible to award membership on a framework to any of the three highest scoring successful tenderers, or if having awarded membership on a framework ESB considers that a successful tenderer has not met its obligations, ESB reserves the right to award membership on a framework to the next highest scoring tenderer.
Successful Tenderers will be notified of their rank, i.e. 1st or 2nd or 3rd in each lot/framework agreement at contract award stage. ESB reserves the right to change rankings at ESB discretion where a successful tenderer is considered by ESB to have not met ESB’s requirements.
Applicants may apply for one or all lots, and an applicant may be successful in qualifying for one, multiple or all lots depending on the evaluation of their submission for each lot.
Following pre-qualification and subsequent evaluation of the most economically advantageous tender for each lot a single applicant may be awarded membership of one, two or all framework agreements (Lots).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
It is envisaged that ESB shall enter into framework agreements with the three highest scoring successful tenderers for each lot following the completion of the procurement process. Applicants should note that the Contract may ultimately be entered into by any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Purchase under these frameworks/lots will be awarded by cascade to a maximum estimated value of €25,000 per individual purchase. The highest scoring successful tenderer in each lot being given first preference to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission, where the first placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the second placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission . Where the second placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the third placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission.
For purchases of estimated value above €25,000 a mini-tender of the framework/lot members will be undertaken by ESB.
If for any reason it is not possible to award membership on a framework to any of the three highest scoring successful tenderers, or if having awarded membership on a framework ESB considers that a successful tenderer has not met its obligations, ESB reserves the right to award membership on a framework to the next highest scoring tenderer.
Successful Tenderers will be notified of their rank, i.e. 1st or 2nd or 3rd in each lot/framework agreement at contract award stage. ESB reserves the right to change rankings at ESB discretion where a successful tenderer is considered by ESB to have not met ESB’s requirements.
Applicants may apply for one or all lots, and an applicant may be successful in qualifying for one, multiple or all lots depending on the evaluation of their submission for each lot.
Following pre-qualification and subsequent evaluation of the most economically advantageous tender for each lot a single applicant may be awarded membership of one, two or all framework agreements (Lots).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the qualification questionnaire and at least the top scoring five applicants will be invited to tender, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
On the completion of framework period four (4) years ESB retain the option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend the framework for up to and including a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID132816
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Fast/Rapid Charger AC/DC 50kW and DC Charger 25kW
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
-
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
31100000
-
Electric motors, generators and transformers
31121110
-
Power converters
31600000
-
Electrical equipment and apparatus
31610000
-
Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN -
NORTHERN IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Delivery of Fast/Rapid Charger AC/DC 50kW and DC Charger 25kW charging equipment will be to locations in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) and commissioning may take place at any location in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The appointed framework agreement providers will be required to upgrade their equipment and services to ESB as improved or new equipment and associated peripherals/services become available.
It is envisaged that ESB shall enter into framework agreements with the three highest scoring successful tenderers for each lot following the completion of the procurement process. Applicants should note that the Contract may ultimately be entered into by any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Purchase under these frameworks/lots will be awarded by cascade to a maximum estimated value of €25,000 per individual purchase. The highest scoring successful tenderer in each lot being given first preference to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission, where the first placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the second placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission . Where the second placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the third placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission.
For purchases of estimated value above €25,000 a mini-tender of the framework/lot members will be undertaken by ESB.
If for any reason it is not possible to award membership on a framework to any of the three highest scoring successful tenderers, or if having awarded membership on a framework ESB considers that a successful tenderer has not met its obligations, ESB reserves the right to award membership on a framework to the next highest scoring tenderer.
Successful Tenderers will be notified of their rank, i.e. 1st or 2nd or 3rd in each lot/framework agreement at contract award stage. ESB reserves the right to change rankings at ESB discretion where a successful tenderer is considered by ESB to have not met ESB’s requirements.
Applicants may apply for one or all lots, and an applicant may be successful in qualifying for one, multiple or all lots depending on the evaluation of their submission for each lot.
Following pre-qualification and subsequent evaluation of the most economically advantageous tender for each lot a single applicant may be awarded membership of one, two or all framework agreements (Lots).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
It is envisaged that ESB shall enter into framework agreements with the three highest scoring successful tenderers for each lot following the completion of the procurement process. Applicants should note that the Contract may ultimately be entered into by any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Purchase under these frameworks/lots will be awarded by cascade to a maximum estimated value of €25,000 per individual purchase. The highest scoring successful tenderer in each lot being given first preference to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission, where the first placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the second placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission . Where the second placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the third placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission.
For purchases of estimated value above €25,000 a mini-tender of the framework/lot members will be undertaken by ESB.
If for any reason it is not possible to award membership on a framework to any of the three highest scoring successful tenderers, or if having awarded membership on a framework ESB considers that a successful tenderer has not met its obligations, ESB reserves the right to award membership on a framework to the next highest scoring tenderer.
Successful Tenderers will be notified of their rank, i.e. 1st or 2nd or 3rd in each lot/framework agreement at contract award stage. ESB reserves the right to change rankings at ESB discretion where a successful tenderer is considered by ESB to have not met ESB’s requirements.
Applicants may apply for one or all lots, and an applicant may be successful in qualifying for one, multiple or all lots depending on the evaluation of their submission for each lot.
Following pre-qualification and subsequent evaluation of the most economically advantageous tender for each lot a single applicant may be awarded membership of one, two or all framework agreements (Lots).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the qualification questionnaire and at least the top scoring five applicants will be invited to tender, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
On the completion of framework period four (4) years ESB retain the option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend the framework for up to and including a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID132816
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Fast/Rapid Charger 50kW Compact type (foot print <0.3 m2)
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
31000000
-
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
31100000
-
Electric motors, generators and transformers
31121110
-
Power converters
31600000
-
Electrical equipment and apparatus
31610000
-
Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN -
NORTHERN IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Delivery of Fast/Rapid Charger 50kW Compact type (foot print <0.3 m2) charging equipment will be to locations in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) and commissioning may take place at any location in Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The appointed framework agreement providers will be required to upgrade their equipment and services to ESB as improved or new equipment and associated peripherals/services become available.
It is envisaged that ESB shall enter into framework agreements with the three highest scoring successful tenderers for each lot following the completion of the procurement process. Applicants should note that the Contract may ultimately be entered into by any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Purchase under these frameworks/lots will be awarded by cascade to a maximum estimated value of €25,000 per individual purchase. The highest scoring successful tenderer in each lot being given first preference to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission, where the first placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the second placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission . Where the second placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the third placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission.
For purchases of estimated value above €25,000 a mini-tender of the framework/lot members will be undertaken by ESB.
If for any reason it is not possible to award membership on a framework to any of the three highest scoring successful tenderers, or if having awarded membership on a framework ESB considers that a successful tenderer has not met its obligations, ESB reserves the right to award membership on a framework to the next highest scoring tenderer.
Successful Tenderers will be notified of their rank, i.e. 1st or 2nd or 3rd in each lot/framework agreement at contract award stage. ESB reserves the right to change rankings at ESB discretion where a successful tenderer is considered by ESB to have not met ESB’s requirements.
Applicants may apply for one or all lots, and an applicant may be successful in qualifying for one, multiple or all lots depending on the evaluation of their submission for each lot.
Following pre-qualification and subsequent evaluation of the most economically advantageous tender for each lot a single applicant may be awarded membership of one, two or all framework agreements (Lots).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
It is envisaged that ESB shall enter into framework agreements with the three highest scoring successful tenderers for each lot following the completion of the procurement process. Applicants should note that the Contract may ultimately be entered into by any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Purchase under these frameworks/lots will be awarded by cascade to a maximum estimated value of €25,000 per individual purchase. The highest scoring successful tenderer in each lot being given first preference to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission, where the first placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the second placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission . Where the second placed tenderer is unable to fulfil the requirement of the order for whatever reason, the third placed tenderer will be requested to supply products at the rates given in their tender submission.
For purchases of estimated value above €25,000 a mini-tender of the framework/lot members will be undertaken by ESB.
If for any reason it is not possible to award membership on a framework to any of the three highest scoring successful tenderers, or if having awarded membership on a framework ESB considers that a successful tenderer has not met its obligations, ESB reserves the right to award membership on a framework to the next highest scoring tenderer.
Successful Tenderers will be notified of their rank, i.e. 1st or 2nd or 3rd in each lot/framework agreement at contract award stage. ESB reserves the right to change rankings at ESB discretion where a successful tenderer is considered by ESB to have not met ESB’s requirements.
Applicants may apply for one or all lots, and an applicant may be successful in qualifying for one, multiple or all lots depending on the evaluation of their submission for each lot.
Following pre-qualification and subsequent evaluation of the most economically advantageous tender for each lot a single applicant may be awarded membership of one, two or all framework agreements (Lots).
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of the Framework Agreements will be each for four (4) years duration with an option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend for up to a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the qualification questionnaire and at least the top scoring five applicants will be invited to tender, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
On the completion of framework period four (4) years ESB retain the option, at the discretion of ESB, to extend the framework for up to and including a further 36 months in one or more increments.
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.2.14)
Additional information
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID132816
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.1)
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.1.4)
Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria: As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.1.6)
Deposits and guarantees required
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.1.7)
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.1.8)
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 132816
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
3
IV.1.4)
Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
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:
22/05/2018
Local time:
12:00
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)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
1) 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. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for these supplies.
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 applicants will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 5 applicants subject to that number qualifying.
2) This is the sole call for competition for these supplies.
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 5 applicants will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 5 applicants subject to that number qualifying.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie