ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/01/2021

Expire date: 08/02/2021

External Reference: 2021-262661

TED Reference: 2021/S 007-010730

Prior information notice

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Prior information notice

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Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Defence Forces Ireland
N/A
McKee Barracks
Dublin 7.
Blackhorse Ave.
IE
Contact person: Chris Donegan
Telephone: +353 018046928
E-mail: chris.donegan@defenceforces.ie
NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.military.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1144

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=180861&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=180861&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Satellite Services/ Hardware - Irish Defence Forces
Reference number:  A15/PS/21
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34712200  -  Satellites
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Irish Defence Forces intends to establish a framework for the supply of an operational satellite service to support the existing and distinct operational requirements of the Defence Forces. In addition it is intended to assess current market offerings in terms of satellite hardware and satellite based personal location devices.
The Defence Forces proposes to issue an RFT for the provision of the above mentioned services and hardware in Q1 of 2021 framework agreement.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5800000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32324310  -  Satellite antennas
32530000  -  Satellite-related communications equipment
32531000  -  Satellite communications equipment
32532000  -  Satellite dishes
32534000  -  Satellite platforms
35631000  -  Military satellites
35631100  -  Communication satellites
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Irish Defence Forces intends to establish a framework for the supply of an operational satellite service to support the existing and distinct operational requirements of the Defence Forces. In addition it is intended to assess current market offerings in terms of satellite hardware and satellite based personal location devices.
The Defence Forces proposes to issue an RFT for the provision of the above mentioned services and hardware in Q1 of 2021 framework agreement.
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: 5800000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/04/2021

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Defence Forces Ireland
McKee Barracks
Black Horse Avenue
dublin 7
IE