Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/06/2020
Expire date: 27/07/2020
External Reference: 2020-254842
TED Reference: 2020/S 118-286805
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)
N/A
Ballymany
Co Kildare
The Curragh
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Sarah Barthel
[AddressPhone]:
+353 45455662
[AddressEmail]:
sbarthel@hri.ie
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.hri-ras.ie/
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/330
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=168629&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=168629&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivCulture]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Contract for the Provision of a hosting & Co-location Facilities to Horse Racing Ireland & Subsidiaries
[Fileref]:
Hosting & Co-Location
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
72315200
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) was formally established by the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. Its mission is to develop and promote Ireland as a world centre of excellence for horse racing and breeding. Its primary functions include the development and promotion of the Irish horseracing industry, the development of authorised racecourses, the administration of prize-money at race fixtures and the control of the operation of authorised bookmakers.
Background to Requirement
HRI have their websites and racing administration system hosted in a data centre for the past 5 years.
HRI are issuing this tender for a contract to host these systems for a duration of up to 10 years.
The technical details of these details are outlined in the attached Invitation to Tender Document
Background to Requirement
HRI have their websites and racing administration system hosted in a data centre for the past 5 years.
HRI are issuing this tender for a contract to host these systems for a duration of up to 10 years.
The technical details of these details are outlined in the attached Invitation to Tender Document
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 1200000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
48800000
-
48820000
-
50332000
-
72315000
-
72315100
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Ireland
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) was formally established by the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. Its mission is to develop and promote Ireland as a world centre of excellence for horse racing and breeding. Its primary functions include the development and promotion of the Irish horseracing industry, the development of authorised racecourses, the administration of prize-money at race fixtures and the control of the operation of authorised bookmakers. Subsidiaries of HRI include Tote Ireland Ltd., HRI Racecourses Ltd., and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Ltd. HRI Racecourses Ltd. owns and operates Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary Racecourses.
Background to Requirement
HRI have their websites and racing administration system hosted in a data centre for the past 5 years. The systems hosted consist of the following:
• Shared infrastructure platform virtual servers
• Co-located servers and network equipment
The services provider is responsible for providing the infrastructure to host these systems and to ensure the network and physical security of the systems.
The HRI IT team will be responsible for the applications hosted on each server, and the maintenance of updates etc.
HRI are issuing this tender for a contract to host these systems for a duration of up to 10 years.
The technical details of these details are outlined in the attached Invitation to Tender Document
Background to Requirement
HRI have their websites and racing administration system hosted in a data centre for the past 5 years. The systems hosted consist of the following:
• Shared infrastructure platform virtual servers
• Co-located servers and network equipment
The services provider is responsible for providing the infrastructure to host these systems and to ensure the network and physical security of the systems.
The HRI IT team will be responsible for the applications hosted on each server, and the maintenance of updates etc.
HRI are issuing this tender for a contract to host these systems for a duration of up to 10 years.
The technical details of these details are outlined in the attached Invitation to Tender Document
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 1200000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
120
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
Please refer to the attache Invitation to Tender Document
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
Please refer to the attache Invitation to Tender Document
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
A grouping, if successful, may be required to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability but subject to the agreement of the contracting parties. If it is proposed to subcontract the delivery of any portion of the contract, it may be a condition of award of contract that both the service provider and any proposed subcontractor enter simultaneously into a collateral warranty with the contracting authority for the relevant portion of the contract.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
27/07/2020
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DateTenderValid]:
27/07/2021
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
27/07/2020
[Time]:
12:00
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[Yes]
[FurtherNoticesTiming]:
10 years
VI.2)
[InfoEworkflow]
[EinvoicingUsed]
[EpaymentUsed]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (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 tenderers.
4) Establishment of the contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all subcontractors are fully tax compliant as part of their application for participation in the competition.
6) If for any reason it is not possible for the successful tenderer to deliver the contract following the conclusion ofthis competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer tojoin the contract as appropriate. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancelthis competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or the contract 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 authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender submissions with missing or incomplete information. Therefore,tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed submissions 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 tenderers.
4) Establishment of the contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all subcontractors are fully tax compliant as part of their application for participation in the competition.
6) If for any reason it is not possible for the successful tenderer to deliver the contract following the conclusion ofthis competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer tojoin the contract as appropriate. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancelthis competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or the contract 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 authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender submissions with missing or incomplete information. Therefore,tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed submissions in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Court
Four Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
[AddressEmail]:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
[Internet]:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
[MediationBody]
Please consult your legal advisor
Ireland
IE
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
Statutory Instrument No 130 of 2010 (the Irish Remedies Regulations) provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the contract (including 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 to the reviewable public contract.
VI.4.4)
[AppealsInfo]
Please consult your legal advisor
Ireland
IE