ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/09/2020

Expire date: 27/10/2020

External Reference: 2020-282630

TED Reference: 2020/S 184-444521

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Transport Authority
N/A
Dun Sceine, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Lane
Dublin 2
D02 WT20
IE
Contact person: Ellen O'Connor
Telephone: +353 18798300
E-mail: procurement@nationaltransport.ie
Fax: +353 18798333
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://nationaltransport.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1149

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=174256&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=174256&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Transport

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Provision of Network Development Graphic Design and Other Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79822500  -  Graphic design services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

NTA requires a Graphic Designer to work on a variety of transport network development related projects on a full time basis. The Graphic Designer shall be available to NTA 5 days per week. The days will mostly be performed during regular office hours. Tenderers may share the provision of a Graphic Designer between up to 3 individual designers by prior agreement with NTA, with one of them being assigned as the lead nominated resource and primary point of contact.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79415200  -  Design consultancy services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

NTA requires a Graphic Designer to work on a variety of transport network development related projects on a full time basis. The Graphic Designer shall be available to NTA 5 days per week. The days will mostly be performed during regular office hours. Tenderers may share the provision of a Graphic Designer between up to 3 individual designers by prior agreement with NTA, with one of them being assigned as the lead nominated resource and primary point of contact.
The successful Tenderer’s main duties shall include:
•Designing print material including, but not limited to brochures, leaflets, infographics, advertisements, maps and posters in line with brand guidelines where applicable
•Production of presentation quality images and transport schematics using a transport mapping tool (Remix (https://www.remix.com/) or equivalent)
•Production of multi-mode transport schematics, ability to build technical maps and creation of designs for use in virtual public consultation rooms
•Interpretation and display transport network alignments
•Developing attractive presentations
•Editing and copywriting material produced by the Authority
•Developing large scale maps, pull-ups and other such assets as required
•Interpreting technical material and converting it into an easy to understand format
•Creating user friendly maps and graphic representations of complex data
•Facilitating the design of a large volume of complex, network related assets to tight deadlines
•Facilitating ad hoc requests as they arise including, animation and video
•Assisting the NTA with events, attending when required and liaising with audio visual agents
•Designing digital material including, but not limited to website banners, web pages, digital ads, and presentation templates in line with brand guidelines where applicable
•Saving artwork files in an accessible, version-controlled manner on the Authority’s central server
This list is not exhaustive; it reflects the nature of the duties included in the role.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The expected initial term of the contract will be 2 years, with the option to extend on an annual basis thereafter up to a maximum total 4 year contract. The option to extend rests solely with the Authority and will be based on service requirements, supplier performance and the availability of funding.
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:  As set out in the procurement documents.
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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As set out in the procurement documents.
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

Open procedure
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:  26/10/2020
Local time:  12:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  24/04/2021
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  26/10/2020
Local time:  14:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Refer to procurement documents for further information.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
As set out in S.I. No. 130/2010 European Communities (Public Authorities' Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (in particular Regulation 7 thereof).