Date of dispatch of this notice: 27/02/2019
Expire date: 02/04/2019
External Reference: 2019-296423
TED Reference: 2019/S 044-101639
Contract notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract notice - utilities
[NoticeContractUtilities]
[Services]
[Directive201425]
[Section1]: [Ce]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Sinéad Connolly
[AddressPhone]:
+353 12370335
[AddressEmail]:
Sinead.Connolly@eirgrid.com
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.eirgrid.com
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=143030&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=143030&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Look – ahead Security Assessment Tool
[Fileref]:
ENQEIR658
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
72212517
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
Scope of Requirements is to use the models developed by EirGrid and functionality contained in the current WSAT tool or to develop a new software application. EirGrid envisages this project being a solution which will evolve over time and therefore intends awarding a contract with a potential maximum relationship of 20 years including options for renewal at various stages over the life of the arrangement. EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 Candidates from this pre-qualification
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 3650000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
72212517
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72000000
-
72212700
-
72212781
-
72212983
-
72262000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
The Scope of Requirements is to use the models developed by EirGrid and functionality contained in the current WSAT tool or to develop a new software application to include, but not limited to:
The Look-ahead Security Assessment Tool will perform power system security analysis (steady-state and dynamic) across a time horizon from real-time up to (typically) 24 hours. The tool will suggest preventive measures in cases where the security criteria (to be defined in the detailed functional specification) is not met.
The tool will assess operational security components such as transient stability, voltage stability, frequency stability and thermal loading.
The tool output will facilitate system operations real-time decision making, displaying results in an appropriate manner to be detailed in the tender.
The tool will be based on RMS positive sequence calculations (steady-state load flow and time-domain dynamics). The time domain solver must include variable time step capability.
The tool will have on-line and off-line study capability.
The tool performance will be the equal, or better, to the existing WSAT tool as outlined in the Background section above.
The tool shall be operational in EirGrid’s Control Centres (Dublin and Belfast) by the end of 2019. The duration of the Delivery Contract will be up to project completion which will include for development, installation, testing, model validation, tool validation and integration of the tool in accordance with agreed programme. The Services Agreement will commence on the Services Commencement date and will be for an initial duration of three years with an option to extend. EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 Candidates from this pre-qualification
The Look-ahead Security Assessment Tool will perform power system security analysis (steady-state and dynamic) across a time horizon from real-time up to (typically) 24 hours. The tool will suggest preventive measures in cases where the security criteria (to be defined in the detailed functional specification) is not met.
The tool will assess operational security components such as transient stability, voltage stability, frequency stability and thermal loading.
The tool output will facilitate system operations real-time decision making, displaying results in an appropriate manner to be detailed in the tender.
The tool will be based on RMS positive sequence calculations (steady-state load flow and time-domain dynamics). The time domain solver must include variable time step capability.
The tool will have on-line and off-line study capability.
The tool performance will be the equal, or better, to the existing WSAT tool as outlined in the Background section above.
The tool shall be operational in EirGrid’s Control Centres (Dublin and Belfast) by the end of 2019. The duration of the Delivery Contract will be up to project completion which will include for development, installation, testing, model validation, tool validation and integration of the tool in accordance with agreed programme. The Services Agreement will commence on the Services Commencement date and will be for an initial duration of three years with an option to extend. EirGrid envisages qualifying up to 5 Candidates from this pre-qualification
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 3650000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
36
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedNumber]:
5
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
Under Article 50.F as set out in Council Directive 2014/25/EU as transposed into Irish law by the European Union Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 286 of 2016) (the “Regulations”) and given the complexity of EirGrid system set-up, the software installed may become embedded into EirGrid systems architecture. This may lead to future contracts for continuous support. Therefore EirGrid may award future contracts for continuous support up to the maximum allowed 20 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.4)
[ParticipationRules]
[DescrBriefRules]: Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.6)
[DepositsRequired]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.7)
[FinancingConditions]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.1.8)
[LegalFormTaken]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.1)
[PubPrevious]
[NumberOj]: 2018/S 204-466592
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
02/04/2019
[Time]:
00:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 12
([FromStatedDate])
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
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 authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority 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 and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
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 authority 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.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority 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 and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
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 authority 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.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
VI.4.4)
[AppealsInfo]
Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie