Date of dispatch of this notice: 27/04/2021
Expire date: 02/06/2021
External Reference: 2021-219000
TED Reference: 2021/S 084-218085
Contract notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract notice - utilities
[NoticeContractUtilities]
[Services]
[Directive201425]
[Section1]: [Ce]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Paul Valentine
[AddressEmail]:
paul.valentine@eirgrid.com
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.eirgrid.com
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=187538&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=187538&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)
[Mainactivity]
[MainactivElectricity]
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Talent Acquisition Partners Framework
[Fileref]:
ENQEIR720
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
79600000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
EirGrid Group has an ongoing requirement to partner with talent acquisition specialists to drive the sourcing of high-calibre talent into our business in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
EirGrid is tendering for these services in 3 Lots.
• Lot 1: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management
• Lot 2: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)
• Lot 3: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other
EirGrid is tendering for these services in 3 Lots.
• Lot 1: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management
• Lot 2: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)
• Lot 3: Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 15400000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Engineering and Project Management
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79600000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UKN06 -
Belfast
[Nutscode]:
IE061 -
Dublin
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
EirGrid has an ongoing requirement for skilled and experienced engineering and project management resources (Infrastructure) in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 30-35 vacancies per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Engineering
• Project Management (Infrastructure)
The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Engineering
• Project Management (Infrastructure)
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 5600000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
36
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedMin]:
6
/
[MaxNumber]:
8
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
EirGrid envisages qualifying up to eight candidates per lot from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received. EirGrid reserves the right to qualify a further number of candidates as deemed appropriate. For example, should two or more candidates finish in joint position, the company may, at its sole discretion, qualify more than eight candidates.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 5600000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – Information Technology (IT)
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79600000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UKN06 -
Belfast
[Nutscode]:
IE061 -
Dublin
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
EirGrid has a requirement for skilled and experienced IT resources in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 10 to 15 individuals per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Cyber Security
• IT Architecture
• Business Analysts
• IT Programme Management
• IT Project Management
• IT Applications
• SCADA Engineers
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Cyber Security
• IT Architecture
• Business Analysts
• IT Programme Management
• IT Project Management
• IT Applications
• SCADA Engineers
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 8000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
36
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedMin]:
6
/
[MaxNumber]:
8
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
EirGrid envisages qualifying up to eight candidates per lot from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received. EirGrid reserves the right to qualify a further number of candidates as deemed appropriate. For example, should two or more candidates finish in joint position, the company may, at its sole discretion, qualify more than eight candidates.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 8000000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Talent Acquisition Specialist Partners – All Other
[LotNumber]:
3
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79600000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UKN06 -
Belfast
[Nutscode]:
IE061 -
Dublin
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:
Dublin and Belfast
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
EirGrid has an ongoing requirement for skilled and experienced resources across the Group in permanent, fixed term, temporary and contract roles. It is difficult at this stage to estimate the total number over the course of the framework; however it is likely to be in the region of 10 individuals per year. These figures are indicative only, actual requirements will fluctuate in line with Group resource planning practices.
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Project management
• Administration support
• HR professionals
• Legal professionals
• Business and finance
• Marketing and communications specialists
• Public affairs specialists
• Planning and public consultation
• Electricity Market Controllers
It is anticipated that a wide variety of roles may be required over the course of this framework for this Lot. The types of roles are likely to include, but are not limited to the following areas:
• Project management
• Administration support
• HR professionals
• Legal professionals
• Business and finance
• Marketing and communications specialists
• Public affairs specialists
• Planning and public consultation
• Electricity Market Controllers
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 1800000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
36
[RenewalsSubject]:
[No]
II.2.9)
[LimitOperators]
[EnvisagedMin]:
6
/
[MaxNumber]:
8
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
EirGrid envisages qualifying up to eight candidates per lot from this pre-qualification process, subject to the quality of responses received. EirGrid reserves the right to qualify a further number of candidates as deemed appropriate. For example, should two or more candidates finish in joint position, the company may, at its sole discretion, qualify more than eight candidates.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The total duration of this Framework Agreement will be three years, with the possibility to extend for up to five additional periods of 12 months, subject always to the satisfactory performance of each successful supplier. The estimated spend of EUR 1800000 is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.4)
[ParticipationRules]
[DescrBriefRules]: Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.
III.1.6)
[DepositsRequired]
Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.
III.1.7)
[FinancingConditions]
Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.
III.1.8)
[LegalFormTaken]
Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
Please see information memorandum and pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this notice.
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
5
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
31/05/2021
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 12
([FromStatedDate])
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (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 candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
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 questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
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 candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
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 questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Courts
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures
are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining 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 in this contract.
are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining 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 in this contract.
VI.4.4)
[AppealsInfo]
Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18886000