ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/10/2019

Expire date: 29/11/2019

External Reference: 2019-247407

TED Reference: 2019/S 211-517174

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

PSI - the Pharmacy Regulator
N/A
PSI House
Dublin
Fenian Street
IE
Contact person: Procurement
Telephone: +353 12184000
E-mail: procurement@thepsi.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.thepsi.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1254

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=156290&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=156290&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Single Party Framework for the Provision of ICT Hosting, Support and Related Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72500000  -  Computer-related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The PSI wishes to create a single party framework under which contracts can be awarded. An initial contract will be awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT Application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 525000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72250000  -  System and support services
72253000  -  Helpdesk and support services
72253200  -  Systems support services
72261000  -  Software support services
72315000  -  Data network management and support services
72510000  -  Computer-related management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The PSI wishes to create a single party framework under which contracts can be awarded. An initial contract will be awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT Application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 525000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 84
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The duration of the framework agreement will be for four (4) years. It is intended to award an initial contract for a period of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years, subject to satisfactory annual review of performance.
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
It is anticipated that the top 5 scoring candidates will be invited to tender, subject to that number meeting the criteria and rules outlined in the qualification questionnaire.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Please refer to documentation available from www.etenders.gov.ie using System ID - 159569.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:  For continuity of service it is anticipated that while the framework is for 4 years, the duration of contracts may be awarded for a period upto 7 years.
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  29/11/2019
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.3)

Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 16/12/2019
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 24  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
2026
VI.3)

Additional information

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) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie using System ID 159569 as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those parties that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address: www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
In accordance with Directive 89/665/EEC and the corresponding Amending Directive 2007/66/EC implemented by Irish Regulation 130 of 25th March 2010
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Consult a legal advisor
x
IE