Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/07/2019
Expire date: 29/08/2019
External Reference: 2019-291299
TED Reference: 2019/S 146-359064
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway)
N/A
University Road
Galway
Galway
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Ann Melia
[AddressPhone]:
+353 91495747
[AddressEmail]:
ann.melia@nuigalway.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.nuigalway.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/414
I.2)
[JointProcurement]
[JointProcurementCentral]
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=151362&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=151362&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivEducation]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Supply of Assistive Technologies
[Fileref]:
NUIG/CON1059
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
48000000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Supplies]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
Invitation to tender for the supply of assistive technologies in two lots. Lot 1 is for the supply of Literacy Software and lot 2 is for the supply of assitive technology devices. Literacy software is required to increase the access, participation, and progress of student’s with disabilities at NUI Galway. The purpose of Assistive Technology is to provide specific hardware and/or software to students registered with Disability Support Service to enable them to fulfil their academic potential.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 200000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
[LotsMaxAwarded]:
2
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Supply of Literacy Software
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
30200000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
NUIG Gaway, Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Supply of literacy software and assistive technologies to NUI Galway. Literacy software is required to increase the access, participation, and progress of student’s with disabilities.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 64000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The framework agreements will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for two [2] additional years, subject to a maximum of four [4] years conditional on satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2.14)
[InfoAdditional]
Software with speech synthesis that converts text into spoken voice output to support students with reading, writing and researching.
Must be capable of reading web pages and documents such as MS Word and locked
Must be capable of reading web pages and documents such as MS Word and locked
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Supply of Assistive Technologies
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
30200000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
NUI Galway
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
A wide range of Assistive Technology equipment and software programs is required to enable students with disabilities to actively participate in their education, engage fully in their learning and enhance their educational experience. Students are supported to choose the Assistive Technology solution that effectively meets their individual needs.
Examples of specialised equipment include, but are not limited to:
Recording devices
Ergonomic devices
Hardware and scanning devices for students with visual impairment
Examples of specialised equipment include, but are not limited to:
Recording devices
Ergonomic devices
Hardware and scanning devices for students with visual impairment
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 120000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The framework agreements will be for two (2) years, with the option to extend for two [2] additional years, subject to a maximum of four [4] years conditional on satisfactory performance, business needs and budgetary constraints.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
For the avoidance of doubt, the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreements may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
See tender document available from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 154923
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
See tender documents
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
5
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
26/08/2019
[Time]:
16:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
26/08/2019
[Time]:
16:00
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
The Contracting Authority is using the Tender Postbox facility and tenders must be submitted electronically via the etenders postbox facility on www.etenders.gov.ie only. Tenderers must ensure that they give sufficient time to upload their tender response. All Tenders submitted in soft copy must be compiled such that they can be read immediately using PDF readers.
The Contracting Authority is not responsible for corruption in electronic documents. Tenderers must ensure electronic documents are not corrupt.
In responding to this tender all tenders must follow the format of the tender document and respond to each element of the tender document in the order as set out in this RFT. Tenders should produce their response as a SINGLE UPLOADED DOCUMENT, if possible, which is clearly labelled, page numbered and indexed.
Tenderers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required tender documentation before the tender closing date/time. Tenderers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary. There is a maximum of 2.14 GB for individual files sent to the electronic post box and a one-hour limit for upload. In order to submit a document to the electronic post box, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting you can still modify and re-send your response up until response deadline. Tenderers should be aware that the ‘Submit Response’ button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
Tenderers not familiar with uploading on eTenders should ensure they familiarise themselves with the process.
It is the responsibility of the tenderer to ensure that their tender is complete and is uploaded by the designated deadline. Tenders that are received late or via other means WILL NOT be considered in this public procurement competition
(b) Queries
All queries regarding this tender should be through the Questions and Answers facility on www.etenders.gov.ie
Responses to queries will be issued via eTenders to all parties who have expressed an interest in the contract on that site, in order to ensure that no party has an unfair advantage over any other.
For the purposes of circulating responses queries will be edited to avoid disclosing the identity of the querist, and any sensitive information included in the query should be clearly indicated. Please note that the Contracting Authority cannot accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
(c) Sufficiency & Accuracy of Tender
Tenderers will be deemed to have examined all the documents enclosed and by their own independent observations and enquiries will be held to have fully informed themselves as to the nature and extent of the requirements of the tender.
Tenderers are cautioned to check the accuracy of their tender prior to submission. A tender found containing any clerical errors or omissions may, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, be referred back to the tenderer for correction. Any subsequent adjustment(s) must be confirmed in writing.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to disqualify incomplete tenders.
(d) Tender Documents - Ambiguity, Discrepancy, Error, Omission
If you consider that you are missing any documents which would prevent you from submitting a comprehensive tender please contact us as soon as possible.
Tenderers shall immediately notify the Contracting Authority should they become aware of any ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission in the Tender Documents. The Contracting Authority will, upon receipt of such notification, issue a clarification via eTenders in respect of any such ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission. Such clarification shall then form part of the Tender Documents.
The Contracting Authority is not responsible for corruption in electronic documents. Tenderers must ensure electronic documents are not corrupt.
In responding to this tender all tenders must follow the format of the tender document and respond to each element of the tender document in the order as set out in this RFT. Tenders should produce their response as a SINGLE UPLOADED DOCUMENT, if possible, which is clearly labelled, page numbered and indexed.
Tenderers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload and submit all required tender documentation before the tender closing date/time. Tenderers should take into account the fact that upload speeds vary. There is a maximum of 2.14 GB for individual files sent to the electronic post box and a one-hour limit for upload. In order to submit a document to the electronic post box, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting you can still modify and re-send your response up until response deadline. Tenderers should be aware that the ‘Submit Response’ button will be disabled automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline.
Tenderers not familiar with uploading on eTenders should ensure they familiarise themselves with the process.
It is the responsibility of the tenderer to ensure that their tender is complete and is uploaded by the designated deadline. Tenders that are received late or via other means WILL NOT be considered in this public procurement competition
(b) Queries
All queries regarding this tender should be through the Questions and Answers facility on www.etenders.gov.ie
Responses to queries will be issued via eTenders to all parties who have expressed an interest in the contract on that site, in order to ensure that no party has an unfair advantage over any other.
For the purposes of circulating responses queries will be edited to avoid disclosing the identity of the querist, and any sensitive information included in the query should be clearly indicated. Please note that the Contracting Authority cannot accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
(c) Sufficiency & Accuracy of Tender
Tenderers will be deemed to have examined all the documents enclosed and by their own independent observations and enquiries will be held to have fully informed themselves as to the nature and extent of the requirements of the tender.
Tenderers are cautioned to check the accuracy of their tender prior to submission. A tender found containing any clerical errors or omissions may, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority, be referred back to the tenderer for correction. Any subsequent adjustment(s) must be confirmed in writing.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to disqualify incomplete tenders.
(d) Tender Documents - Ambiguity, Discrepancy, Error, Omission
If you consider that you are missing any documents which would prevent you from submitting a comprehensive tender please contact us as soon as possible.
Tenderers shall immediately notify the Contracting Authority should they become aware of any ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission in the Tender Documents. The Contracting Authority will, upon receipt of such notification, issue a clarification via eTenders in respect of any such ambiguity, discrepancy, error or omission. Such clarification shall then form part of the Tender Documents.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
Dublin 7 IE
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[AddressEmail]:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
[Internet]:
www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
Consult a Legal Advisor