Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/09/2018
Expire date: 19/10/2018
External Reference: 2018-278176
TED Reference: 2018/S 180-408179
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
N/A
Wilton Park House
Dublin
Wilton Place
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Nathalie Sheridan
[AddressPhone]:
+353 018082130
[AddressEmail]:
nathalie.sheridan@seai.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.seai.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=135285&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=135285&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[OtherActivity]:
Sustainable Energy
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Establishment of 5 Multi-Party framework agreements for the provision of legal services to SEAI
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
79100000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), established by Government under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002, has a mission to play a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices.
The objective of this RFT is to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing 5 multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services.
SEAI intends to appoint three framework members to each of the following Frameworks:
Lot 1: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
Lot 2: Employment and Pensions
Lot 3: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
Lot 4: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
Lot 5: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
For more information, please refer to the RFT published on www.etenders.gov.ie
The objective of this RFT is to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing 5 multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services.
SEAI intends to appoint three framework members to each of the following Frameworks:
Lot 1: Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
Lot 2: Employment and Pensions
Lot 3: Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
Lot 4: Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
Lot 5: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
For more information, please refer to the RFT published on www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 1500000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Administration of Public Functions and Corporate Governance
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
This lot encompasses the majority of the services SEAI requires to carry out its public functions, powers and duties. SEAI acquired statutory obligations under its establishing legislation and a number of specific statutory instruments; it also has certain obligations flowing from its designation as a public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all area of public law to this framework.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 550000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
the initial multi-party framework agreements for a term of one year (“the Term”).
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
ERDF
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Employment and Pensions
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to employment and pensions law to comply with its obligations as an employer. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all area of employment law and state pensions to this framework.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 100000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
the initial multi-party framework agreements for a term of one year (“the Term”).
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
ERDF
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Data Protection, Information and Intellectual Property
[LotNumber]:
3
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to data protection to comply with its obligations as a data controller, and information to comply with its obligations as a public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all area of data protection and information to this framework.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 125000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
the initial multi-party framework agreements for a term of one year (“the Term”).
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
ERDF
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Energy, Renewables, Environmental and Transport
[LotNumber]:
4
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to Public, Administrative and Regulatory Law for the following sectors: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Infrastructure and Transport.
SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors
SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 550000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
the initial multi-party framework agreements for a term of one year (“the Term”).
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
ERDF
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
[LotNumber]:
5
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to public procurement, competition and State Aid law to comply with its obligations as public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint three service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities on public procurement, competition and State Aid law.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 175000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The initial multi-party framework agreements for a term of one year (“the Term”).
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
SEAI reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of three such extension on the same terms and conditions, subject to SEAI’s obligations at law. Each framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[Yes]
[EuProgrRef]:
ERDF
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
All Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the following technical and professional ability and must furnish the following documentation with their Tenders. Tenderers will either pass OR fail this qualification criterion:
Please complete the Self-Declaration Form contained in Appendix 4 relating to the following:
Conduct: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that none of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services have been found guilty of misconduct pursuant to the Solicitors Act 1954 (as amended), or in the case of Solicitors from outside the Republic of Ireland, the equivalent legislation, rules or regulations, in the last five (5) years.
Practicing Certificates: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that all of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services hold current valid practising certificates to act as a Solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954, as amended or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside the Republic of Ireland
Please complete the Self-Declaration Form contained in Appendix 4 relating to the following:
Conduct: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that none of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services have been found guilty of misconduct pursuant to the Solicitors Act 1954 (as amended), or in the case of Solicitors from outside the Republic of Ireland, the equivalent legislation, rules or regulations, in the last five (5) years.
Practicing Certificates: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that all of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services hold current valid practising certificates to act as a Solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954, as amended or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside the Republic of Ireland
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.1)
[ParticularProfessionInfo]
[ParticularProfessionReserved]
[RefLawRegProv]:
Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that all of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services hold current valid practising certificates to act as a Solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954, as amended or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside the Republic of Ireland
III.2.3)
[StaffResponsible]
[StaffResponsibleIndicate]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
18/10/2018
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 4
([FromStatedDate])
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
18/10/2018
[Time]:
12:00
[OpeningPlace]:
SEAI Procurement Team
[OpeningAdditInfo]:
SEAI Procurement Team
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
High Court
Dublin
IE
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
High Court