ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/07/2020

Expire date: 17/08/2020

External Reference: 2020-219181

TED Reference: 2020/S 129-315774

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Defence
N/A
Station Road
Co Kildare
Newbridge
IE
Contact person: Paul Shorte
Telephone: +353 045445209
E-mail: paul.shorte@defenceforces.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.defence.gov.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1144

I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=169682&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=169682&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Next Generation Software Defined Radio
Reference number:  CON/0014/2019
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32000000  -  Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence Forces. The SDR platform will provide enhanced capabilities to include as a minimum high bandwidth data and voice transmission for ISR applications. SDR’s, which operate in the VHF, UHF and HF bands are considered as optimal. The SDR must provide COMMSEC and TRANSEC communications for both voice and data communications. Consideration will be given to the SDR's suite of narrow band wide band waveforms. Interoperability with partner nations will be a requirement, therefore the SDR's ability to port different waveforms will be viewed as a benefit. The ability to generate and create waveforms for different tactical applications will be considered. Any purchase of an SDR will be expected to remain in service for the next 15 to 20 years. SDR's for review must be tactically fielded and have a proven maintenance and support capability.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 72207882.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32344210  -  Radio equipment
32344280  -  Portable radios
35700000  -  Military electronic systems
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence Forces. It is envisioned that the SDR platform will provide enhanced capabilities to include as a minimum high bandwidth data and voice transmission for ISR applications. Software Defined Radios, which operate in the VHF, UHF and HF bands are considered as optimal. Characteristically the SDR must provide Commsec and Transec communications for both voice and data communications. Consideration will be given to the SDR's suite of narrow band wide band waveforms. Interoperability with partner nations will be a potential requirement for the Irish Defence Forces. Therefore, the SDR's ability to port different waveforms will be viewed as a potential benefit for the Defence Forces. The ability to generate and create waveforms for different tactical applications will be researched as part of this programme. Any purchase of an SDR will be expected to remain in service for the next 15 to 20 years. SDR's for review must be tactically fielded and have a proven maintenance and support capability.
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: 72207882.00  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 Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Seven (7) years with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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

See separate Pre-Qualification Questionaire.

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:  See separate Pre-Qualification Questionaire.
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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Competitive dialogue
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  2
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:  The proposed procurement is determined to be a long term military programme with a duration which will exceed four (4) years.
IV.1.4)

Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue

Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
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:  31/07/2020
Local time:  11:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Four Courts
Dublin 2
IE