Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/05/2019

External Reference: 2019-285440

TED Reference: 2019/S 093-225878

Contract award notice - utilities

[NoticeAwardUtilities]

[NoticeContractAwardSub]

[Services]

[Directive201425]

[Section1]: [Ce]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
[Contactpoint]: Clare Rogers
[AddressPhone]: +353 17027705
[AddressEmail]: clare.rogers@esb.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]: http://www.esb.ie

I.6)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivElectricity]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

Market Research Services
[Fileref]:  SSSCON3795
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

79310000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

Electric Ireland wishes to appoint a Panel of Preferred Suppliers, compiled of both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Agencies. The key benefits to Electric Ireland of having this panel is that it supports the delivery of annual business plans, strategy initiatives and product trials and development. It provides us with both choice and flexibility in choosing market research specialists efficiently and at competitive tendered prices in each instance. Due to the competitive and fast paced environment Electric Ireland operate in, having the panel permits Electric Ireland to procure research activities in a timely manner.
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [No]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

73210000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Electric Ireland wishes to appoint a Panel of Preferred Suppliers, compiled of both qualitative and quantitative Research Agencies. The key benefits to Electric Ireland of having this panel is that it supports the delivery of annual business plans, strategy initiatives and product trials and development. It provides us with both choice and flexibility in choosing market research specialists efficiently and at competitive tendered prices in each instance. Due to the competitive and fast paced environment Electric Ireland operate in, having the panel permits Electric Ireland to procure research activities in a timely manner.
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

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 ID 133991.

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.1)

[PubPrevious]

[NumberOj]: 2018/S 093-212013

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

Amarach Research
IE6517386K
11 Kingswood Business Centre, Kingswood Road
Citywest Business Campus
Dublin 24
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 14105239

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 2

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

Core
417140
15-16 Sir John Rogerson
Dublin
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 16496306
[AddressEmail]: mark.nolan@onecore.ie
[Internet]: http://onecore.ie/

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 3

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

Ipsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd
9701145N
Block 3 Blackrock Business Park
Co. Dublin
Carysfort Avenue, Bl
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 14389048
[AddressEmail]: kieran.oleary@ipsos.com

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 4

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

jump!
N/A
4th floor, block e, iveagh court
dublin
harcourt road, d2
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 0863800787
[AddressEmail]: paul@jump.ie
[Internet]: http://www.jump.ie

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 5

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

MCCP
377501
The Rear Warehouse
Dublin
30-32 Sir John Roger
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 16350030
[AddressEmail]: kay@mccp.ie
[Internet]: http://www.mccp.ie

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 6

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

RED C Research & Marketing
6391854V
7 The Seapoint Building
Dublin 3
44-45 Clontarf Road
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18186316

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 7

[TitleContract]: Market Research Services

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

01/05/2019
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  10
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  10
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

Spark Market Research
000
The Den, Unit 6, Porters Road, Coolmine Industrial
Dublin
Dublin 15
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18103150
[AddressEmail]: christine@sparkmr.com

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

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 entity 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 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 10 will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least 10 subject to that number qualifying.
VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
The Contracting Entity will not conclude this framework agreement / contract until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification of concerned tenderers. Review procedure are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the framework agreement / 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 to that framework agreement / contract.