Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

IE 6609370 G

University of Limerick

Castletroy

Co.Limerick

Contact person: Linda Maher

Telephone: +353 61233715

E-mail: linda.maher@ul.ie

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.educationprocurementservice.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87073

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

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=174838&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=174838&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

BBB085F - LGMA - Single Party Framework for the Supply of Printed Books & Audio Visual Material for Public Libraries

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

22113000 - Library books

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

The supply of Print Books and Audio Visual Material to all twenty-nine public library services. The LGMA is seeking vendors that can supply books and AV material that reflect the Irish, UK and international publishing industry including bestsellers, new titles and back catalogue.

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 26000000.00 EUR

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Adult Fiction

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner

30233152 - Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner

30233153 - Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Local Authority Public Libraries

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 - Adult Fiction Printed Books

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: 1260000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Adult Non Fiction

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner

30233152 - Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner

30233153 - Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Local Authority Public Libraries

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 - Adult Non Fiction Printed Books

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: 1290000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 - Junior Fiction & Non Fiction

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner

30233152 - Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner

30233153 - Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Local Authority Public Libraries

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 - Junior Fiction and Non Fiction Printed Books

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: 1870000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 4 - Irish Published Books

Lot No: 4

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner

30233152 - Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner

30233153 - Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Local Authority Public Libraries

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4 - Irish Published Books

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: 570000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 5 - Trade Paperbacks

Lot No: 5

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner

30233152 - Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner

30233153 - Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Local Authority Public Libraries

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 5 - Trade Paperbacks

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: 600000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 6 - DVDs, Music CDs and Console Computer Games

Lot No: 6

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner

30233152 - Digital versatile disc (DVD) reader and/or burner

30233153 - Compact disk (CD) and digital versatile disk (DVD) reader and/or burner

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

79995000 - Library management services

92511000 - Library services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:

Local Authority Public Libraries

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 6 - Audio Visual Material - DVDs, Music CDs and Console Computer Games

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: 830000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

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

II.2.14)

Additional information

All information relating to tenders is published on www.etenders.gov.ie only

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: Please see RFT document for further details.

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

Please see RFT document for further details.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

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: 6

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: 14:00

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

Duration in months : 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

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.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Office of the High Court

Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay

Dublin

Telephone: +353 18886000

E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie