Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/05/2020
External Reference: 2020-299872
TED Reference: 2020/S 088-210991
Contract award notice - utilities
Information
Published
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
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
DC Pension Scheme Administrator & Delivery of Investment Consulting Services
[Fileref]:
SS/CON/4602
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
66520000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
The Lots will have the following non-exhaustive high level scope:
Lot 1
The facilitation of all the Pension Administration for the Defined Contribution scheme. It is proposed that the Contract will include the following:
• The facilitation of all the Pension Administration for the Defined Contribution Scheme
• Administration
• Provision of secretarial services to the Trustee board
• Member Services
• Communications
• Additional Consultancy services not forming part of above
Lot 2
Delivery of investment consulting services in a cost effective and timely manner to the Trustees of the Scheme and to ESB Pensions
Lot 1
The facilitation of all the Pension Administration for the Defined Contribution scheme. It is proposed that the Contract will include the following:
• The facilitation of all the Pension Administration for the Defined Contribution Scheme
• Administration
• Provision of secretarial services to the Trustee board
• Member Services
• Communications
• Additional Consultancy services not forming part of above
Lot 2
Delivery of investment consulting services in a cost effective and timely manner to the Trustees of the Scheme and to ESB Pensions
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Administration Services to the Trustees and members of ESB Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
66523100
-
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Lot 1
It is proposed that the Contract will include the following:
• The facilitation of all the Pension Administration for the Defined Contribution Scheme
• Administration
• Provision of secretarial services to the Trustee board
• Member Services
• Communications
• Additional Consultancy services not forming part of above
It is proposed that the Contract will include the following:
• The facilitation of all the Pension Administration for the Defined Contribution Scheme
• Administration
• Provision of secretarial services to the Trustee board
• Member Services
• Communications
• Additional Consultancy services not forming part of above
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of this contract is for 3 years (36 months) with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.
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 will be available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 149858 following the publication of the notice in the EU Journal.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Delivery of investment consulting services in a cost effective and timely manner to the Trustees of the Scheme and to ESB Pensions
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
66523000
-
66520000
-
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Delivery of investment consulting services in a cost effective and timely manner to the Trustees of the Scheme and to ESB Pensions
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
At the date of issuing this PQQ it is envisaged that the duration of this contract is for 3 years (36 months) with the option to extend for an additional 2 years.
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 will be available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 149858 following the publication of the notice in the EU Journal.
[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]: 2019/S 083-198077
[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]
[ContractNumber]: 1
[LotNumber]: 1
[TitleContract]: Administration Services to the Trustees and members of ESB Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
V.2)
[AwardOfContract]
V.2.1)
[DateAward]
26/02/2020
V.2.3)
[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )
AON Hewitt
356441
Block D, Iveagh Crt, Harcourt st. Dublin 2
Dublin
IE
[AwardedSme] : [No]
[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]
[ContractNumber]: 2
[LotNumber]: 2
[TitleContract]: Delivery of investment consulting services
V.2)
[AwardOfContract]
V.2.1)
[DateAward]
26/02/2020
V.2.3)
[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )
Willis Towers Watson
Elm Park,Merrion Rd, Dublin 4
Dublin
IE
[AwardedSme] : [No]
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
Section IV.1.3) above refers.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
For Lot 1 envisaged number is 1 participant subject to that number qualifying;
For Lot 2 envisaged number is 1 participant 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 contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the contract, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the contract and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the said contract.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the contract at any time.
8) 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.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
For Lot 1 envisaged number is 1 participant subject to that number qualifying;
For Lot 2 envisaged number is 1 participant 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 contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the contract, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the contract and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the said contract.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the contract at any time.
8) 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)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie
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.