Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/11/2021

Expire date: 23/12/2021

External Reference: 2021-239776

TED Reference: 2021/S 230-604957

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Office of Government Procurement
IE3229842HH
3A Mayor Street Upper
Dublin 1. D01 PF72.
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
Telephone: +353 761008442
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
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=202638&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Request for Tenders to establish Single Supplier Framework Contracts for the provision of Travel Management and Ancillary Services
Reference number:  PROJ000005462
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

63516000  -  Travel management services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

To Whom it Concerns,
Please find attached a Request for Tenders to establish Single Supplier Framework Contracts for the provision of Travel Management and Ancillary Services.
This single supplier framework will be divided into two (2) lots (each a “Lot”) as described below.
Each Lot will result in a separate contract (each a “Framework Contract”).
Lot 1: Travel Management and Ancillary Services – Based on Fixed Percentage Management Fees
Lot 2: Travel Management and Ancillary Services – Based on Transaction Fees
The Tender Response Date is 23/12/2021 at or before 14:00
Responses must be submitted to the tender box on www.etenders.gov.ie
The Office of Government Procurement will not accept responses received by email, fax or post.
Requests for further information or clarifications must be sent to the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie by 15/12/2021 at or before 14:00
Kind Regards,
Office of Government Procurement
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 110000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  1
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
In the event where only one compliant Tender has been received for Lots 1 & 2, each from the same Tenderer, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to award both Lots to the Tenderer who provided the single compliant Tender for each Lot.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 Management Fee
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63500000  -  Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
63510000  -  Travel agency and similar services
63515000  -  Travel services
55100000  -  Hotel services
55110000  -  Hotel accommodation services
55130000  -  Other hotel services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1: Travel Management and Ancillary Services – Based on Fixed Percentage Management Fees
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: 110000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of
up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extensions on the same terms
and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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 Transaction Fee
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

63500000  -  Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
63510000  -  Travel agency and similar services
63515000  -  Travel services
55100000  -  Hotel services
55110000  -  Hotel accommodation services
55130000  -  Other hotel services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2: Travel Management and Ancillary Services – Based on Transaction Fees
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: 110000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of
up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extensions on the same terms
and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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:  Please consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT203324)
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 consult the RFT documentation for this competition (RFT203324)

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:  2
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:  23/12/2021
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  23/12/2021
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

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your own legal advisors.