Date of dispatch of this notice: 14/10/2019
Expire date: 22/11/2019
External Reference: 2019-282589
TED Reference: 2019/S 200-487280
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]:
Paul Valentine
[AddressPhone]:
+353 12370200
[AddressEmail]:
paul.valentine@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=155166&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=155166&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
IT Testing Managed Service
[Fileref]:
ENQEIR685
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
72000000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
A primary driver for this IS Testing Managed Services Contract is the additional change management demands placed on IS by I-SEM systems. The successful Tenderer will supply resources to meet the change management demand pipeline for projects relating to EirGrid Group systems. In addition to this there are ongoing operational change management demands for Change Requests and defect testing associated with other EirGrid Group applications.
EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of these services. The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of two years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional six years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of these services. The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of two years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional six years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 8000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
72140000
-
72226000
-
72254000
-
72254100
-
72800000
-
72820000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin, Belfast
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
The Scope of Requirements is expected to include, but is not limited to:
IT Testing resources and consultancy services are required to augment existing teams to support the operation and change management of EirGrid systems.
The successful Tenderer over the course of the contract will:
• Provide EirGrid Group with skilled Test resources in the disciplines outlined below;
• Provide EirGrid Group with consultancy services relating to Testing methods, tools and techniques that can be of benefit to EirGrid;
• Provide appropriate management and service structures to ensure that the resources will be supported and developed in their role;
• Put governance structures in place which will allow seamless operation of the contract. This will include timely replacement of resources who leave and provision of adequate training to all new resources in advance of coming on site;
• Have experience of transitioning knowledge to other 3rd parties on completion of a contract;
• Have an adequate pool of resources to allow this contract to flex up or down as required;
• Provide test resources with the industry knowledge and skills in the specific technologies used in EirGrid; and
• May be required to recommend and provide solution(s) to improve EirGrid’s ability to test effectively.
For full details interested parties are referred to the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. This is available on etenders http://www.etenders.gov.ie/
IT Testing resources and consultancy services are required to augment existing teams to support the operation and change management of EirGrid systems.
The successful Tenderer over the course of the contract will:
• Provide EirGrid Group with skilled Test resources in the disciplines outlined below;
• Provide EirGrid Group with consultancy services relating to Testing methods, tools and techniques that can be of benefit to EirGrid;
• Provide appropriate management and service structures to ensure that the resources will be supported and developed in their role;
• Put governance structures in place which will allow seamless operation of the contract. This will include timely replacement of resources who leave and provision of adequate training to all new resources in advance of coming on site;
• Have experience of transitioning knowledge to other 3rd parties on completion of a contract;
• Have an adequate pool of resources to allow this contract to flex up or down as required;
• Provide test resources with the industry knowledge and skills in the specific technologies used in EirGrid; and
• May be required to recommend and provide solution(s) to improve EirGrid’s ability to test effectively.
For full details interested parties are referred to the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. This is available on etenders http://www.etenders.gov.ie/
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 8000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
24
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[MaxNumber]:
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]:
The initial contract period envisaged is two years with the possibility to extend annually up to a further six years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
The estimated spend of 8,000,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
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, any testing software developed and 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.
The estimated spend of 8,000,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
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, any testing software developed and 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.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[FrameworkSingle]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
20/11/2019
[Time]:
12:00
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