Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/01/2022

External Reference: 2022-214930

TED Reference: 2022/S 011-025227

Contract award notice - utilities

Contract award notice – utilities

Results of the procurement procedure

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
2 Gateway
Dublin 3
East Wall Road
IE
Contact person: Margaret Custy
Telephone: +353 17027996
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.esb.ie

I.6)

Main activity

Electricity

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Framework for Advisory and Support Services for Organisation Development, Economic & Regulation, and Business Strategy for ESB Group
Reference number:  SS/CON/4859
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79400000  -  Business and management consultancy and related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Framework for Advisory and Support Services for Organisation Development, Economic & Regulation, and Business Strategy for ESB Group’s diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
The services required are divided into the following three Lots:
Lot 1: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services
Lot 2: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services
Lot 3: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services
Please note that a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) accompanies this Notice and provides a more detailed description of requirements.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79414000  -  Human resources management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

These services will include the delivery of Organisation Development advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
• Organisation Design and Transformation
• Culture Development and Change Management
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership and Executive Development
• Performance Management
• Future of Work
• Inclusion & Diversity
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 7 suppliers for Lot 1 services, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
ESB Group reserves the right to extend the framework for up to 5 years at intervals of 2 years, 2 years and 1 year.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 10 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 1, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders&is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79410000  -  Business and management consultancy services
79411000  -  General management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

These services will include the delivery of Economic and Regulatory advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
• Energy market structures
• Energy policies and regulation and commercial
• Networks regulation, strategic DSO issues
• Generation portfolio optimization
• Market analytics
• Energy and fuel trading risk assessments
• General macro-economic insight
• Energy Retail market strategic analysis
• Energy Utilities Acquisition and Retention strategies across all market segments
• Energy Retail markets financial instruments & business models
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 10 suppliers for Lot 2 services, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
ESB Group reserves the right to extend the framework for up to 5 years at intervals of 2 years, 2 years and 1 year.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 2, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders&is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79410000  -  Business and management consultancy services
79411000  -  General management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

These services will include the delivery of Business Strategy advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
• Group-Level and Business Unit Strategy
• Market and Competitive Analysis
• Scenario and Operating Environment Assessment
• Analysis of Future Industry Trends
• Innovation and Growth Strategy
• Business Portfolio Optimization
• Strategy and Decision Methodology
• Organisation and Cost Transformation Advisory
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 10 suppliers for Lot 3 services, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
ESB Group reserves the right to extend the framework for up to 5 years at intervals of 2 years, 2 years and 1 year.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 3, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders&is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2019/S 214-526414

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

26/05/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Accenture Limited
EI6360745Q
1 Grand Canal Square
Dublin
Grand Canal Harbour
IE
Telephone: +353 868572651
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.accenture.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Baringa Partners LLP
GB135532527
Pavilion House
Dublin
31 Fitzwilliam Squar
IE
Telephone: +44 2033274220
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.baringa.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

11/01/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Deloitte Ireland LLP
03536140KH
Deloitte & Touche
Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace
IE
Telephone: +353 14172200
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.deloitte.com/ie

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

28/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Egremont Group
04246721
Landmark, 33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone
London
W1G, 0PW
UK
Telephone: +44 2072987878
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

08/02/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Ernst & Young
IE 4554695L
Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 4794074
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/11/2020
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

KPMG
9F54042G
1 Stokes Place
Dublin
St Stephen's Green
IE
Telephone: +353 4101468
Fax: +353 4121468
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.kpmg.ie

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

03/08/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Mercer (Ireland) Limited
0837946H
Charlotte House
Dublin
Charlemont Street
IE
Telephone: +353 14118439
Fax: +353 16039805
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.mercer.ie

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

28/10/2020
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

PA Consulting
8F54492V
Centre House
Belfast
Belfast
IE
Telephone: +28 90736779
Fax: +28 90736779
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

11/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

PwC
IE9526897O
One Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 17926416
Fax: +353 17926200
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.pwc.com/ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 1

Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

28/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Radley Yeldar Limited
GB 446 927416
24 - 27 Charlotte Road
London
EC2A 3PB
UK
E-mail: hello@ry.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.ry.com

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

AFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)
GB 717 9001 42
King Charles House
Oxford
Park End Street
UK
Telephone: +44 1865812236
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.afry.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/01/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Arup
IE8F53787S
50 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 12334455
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.arup.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Baringa Partners LLP
GB135532527
Pavilion House
Dublin
31 Fitzwilliam Squar
IE
Telephone: +44 2033274220
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.baringa.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 14

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

11/11/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA)
N/A
Queen's House
London
55-56 Lincoln's Inn
UK
Telephone: +44 02072690210
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 15

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

05/11/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

CRA INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
GB 761 253 149
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
UK
Telephone: +44 2079591550
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.crai.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 16

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Economic Consulting Associates Ltd
696862662
41 Lonsdale Road
London
London
UK
Telephone: +44 2076044546
Fax: +44 2076044547
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.eca-uk.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 17

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

08/02/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Ernst & Young
IE 4554695L
Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 4794074
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 18

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

29/10/2020
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Frontier Economics Ltd
732 0813 64
71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DA
London
London
UK
Telephone: +44 2070317000
Fax: +44 2070317001
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 19

Lot No: 2

Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/06/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

NERA UK Ltd
GB244251779
Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street
London
London
UK
Telephone: +44 2076598752
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.nera.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 20

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

26/05/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Accenture Limited
EI6360745Q
1 Grand Canal Square
Dublin
Grand Canal Harbour
IE
Telephone: +353 868572651
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.accenture.com

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 21

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Baringa Partners LLP
GB135532527
Pavilion House
Dublin
31 Fitzwilliam Squar
IE
Telephone: +44 2033274220
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.baringa.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 22

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

05/11/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  23
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

CRA INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
GB 761 253 149
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
UK
Telephone: +44 2079591550
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.crai.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 23

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

11/01/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Deloitte Ireland LLP
03536140KH
Deloitte & Touche
Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace
IE
Telephone: +353 14172200
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.deloitte.com/ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 24

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

08/12/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  23
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Ernst & Young
IE 4554695L
Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 4794074
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 25

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

03/12/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

FTI Consulting Management Solutions Limited
IE3174342IH
The Academy, Suite 2B, Perase Street
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Telephone: +353 879909993
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 26

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

24/12/2020
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

IBM
16226
IBM House
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 0863811519
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.ibm.ie

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 27

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

18/11/2020
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

KPMG
9F54042G
1 Stokes Place
Dublin
St Stephen's Green
IE
Telephone: +353 4101468
Fax: +353 4121468
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.kpmg.ie

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 28

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

28/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Pathfinder Execution Ltd (A Sia Partners Company)
9578564e
Ferry House, 48 Mount Street Lower
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 19108908
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.pathfinder.ie

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 29

Lot No: 3

Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

11/10/2021
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

PwC
IE9526897O
One Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
dublin
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 17926416
Fax: +353 17926200
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address: http://www.pwc.com/ie

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )

Total value of the contract/lot:  5000000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Section IV.1.3 above refers.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
- For Lot 1 envisaged number is 7 participants subject to that number qualifying;
- For Lot 2 envisaged number is 10 participants subject to that number qualifying;
- For Lot 3 envisaged number is 10 participants subject to that number qualifying.
1) It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition. Access to this Portal is free of charge. Interested parties must formally register their expression of interest for this competition on eTenders before they can gain access to the PQQ documentation. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. 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.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie