Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/02/2022

Expire date: 06/04/2022

External Reference: 2022-277090

TED Reference: 2022/S 028-071810

Contract notice

[NoticeContract]

[Directive201424]

[Section1]: [Ca]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Enterprise Ireland
N/A
The Plaza
Dublin 3
East Point Business
IE
[Contactpoint]: Catherine Gore
[AddressPhone]: +353 17272435
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internets]:
I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=206860&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)

[CaType]

[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivEconomic]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

The supply of commercially published Business Information/Market Research Databases available electronically in Eighteen (18) Lots
[Fileref]:  2022/01
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

64216200  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

Enterprise Ireland proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of eighteen (18) framework agreements for the provision of electronic business information/market research databases. Enterprise Ireland staff and clients require up to date published multi-sectoral global research, company lists, profiles and financial reports, projects data and patents data. The framework agreement will be established on foot of a competition for an initial contract for one (1) year. The commencement date, for individual lots, will vary depending on the cessation of existing subscriptions.
II.1.5)

[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]

[ValueExclVat]: 2100000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]  [LotsAll]
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of Financial Intelligence on companies globally.
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Financial Intelligence on companies globally.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of copies of Irish and UK Company Records (as lodged with Companies Reg
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of copies of Irish and UK Company Records (as lodged with Companies Registration Office, Ireland and Companies House, UK).
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of Financial Analysis and Ranking of registered companies by UK indust
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Financial Analysis and Ranking of registered companies by UK industry sector
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of multi-sector market research reports for global retail and consumer
[LotNumber]:  4
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of multi-sector market research reports for global retail and consumer environments
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

online database of global market research reports for Lifesciences, Cleantech/Energy, Engineering...
[LotNumber]:  5
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of global market research reports for Lifesciences, Cleantech/Energy, Engineering, Electronics, Healthcare and Financial Services.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of global market research reports on Healthcare & Lifesciences
[LotNumber]:  6
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of global market research reports on Healthcare & Lifesciences
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of market research reports on global ICT
[LotNumber]:  7
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of market research reports on ICT, Mobile Communications, Software Applications, Financial Services Software, e-Learning, Digital Media and related areas including IT and Business Technology, Strategy, Marketing, Forecasting, Social Media, Cloud Computing etc. Access to market research reports on the global ICT sector.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

online database of market research reports on the UK construction and building industry.
[LotNumber]:  8
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of market research reports on the UK construction and building industry.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of full text journals (specifically on management and current business
[LotNumber]:  9
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of full text journals (specifically on management and current business issues) in addition to articles on market trends, countries, companies and industry sectors worldwide.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Online database of Trade Journals, magazines, and news
[LotNumber]:  10
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Trade Journals, magazines, and news (full text and archive) in areas such as economics and finance in addition to articles and market research reports for global industrial and consumer sectors.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

online database of market research reports on global sectors
[LotNumber]:  11
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of market research reports on global sectors, e.g.: semiconductors, nanotechnology, water treatment, sensors, instrumentation and renewable energy systems, medical devices and surgical, food science.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Access to a commercial online Intellectual Property (IP) research database
[LotNumber]:  12
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to a commercial online Intellectual Property (IP) research database providing data analytics functionality to gain business and innovation insights based on published IP data.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Access to an online database of global Airline Information.
[LotNumber]:  13
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of global Airline Information.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on the Global Travel Sector.
[LotNumber]:  14
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on the Global Travel Sector.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

online database of Market Research Reports, Company Profiles and Statistics on the Global Telecomm
[LotNumber]:  15
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Market Research Reports, Company Profiles and Statistics on the Global Telecommunications Sector.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

online database providing information on all construction in Germany
[LotNumber]:  16
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database providing information on all construction projects, the construction network and other related construction information in Germany.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

an online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in Ireland and the UK
[LotNumber]:  17
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in Ireland and the UK.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in the USA and Canada
[LotNumber]:  18
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

64216210  - 
72320000  - 
79980000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Access to an online database of Market Research Reports on a broad range of sectors in the USA and Canada
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 24
[RenewalsSubject]: [Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:  
The frameworks will be for two year period with the option to extend annually for a further period of up to 2 years. There will be an initial contract for a period of 12 months.
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [No]
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please refer to tender documentation available on www.etenders.gov.ie only under RFT ID 207285.

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.1)

[SituationPersonalIncl]

[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:  Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:  
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
[MinStandardsRequired]:  
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[InfoEvaluatingWethRequir]:  
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
[MinStandardsRequired]:  
Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

III.2.2)

[OtherConditions]

Please refer to the tender documents available to download on www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 207285
III.2.3)

[StaffResponsible]

[StaffResponsibleIndicate]

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSingle]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  07/03/2022
[Time]:  14:00
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN]
IV.2.7)

[OpeningConditions]

[Date]:  07/03/2022
[Time]:  14:00

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [No]
VI.3)

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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 these services.
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 tenderers are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement the appointed service provider fails to meet their obligations, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
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 tenders with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed tender responses in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)

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VI.4.1)

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