Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/07/2022

External Reference: 2022-260890

TED Reference: 2022/S 141-404817

Contract award notice - utilities

[NoticeAwardUtilities]

[NoticeContractAwardSub]

[Supplies]

[Directive201425]

[Section1]: [Ce]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
[Contactpoint]: Paul Valentine
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internets]:
I.6)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivElectricity]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services
[Fileref]:  ENQEIR792
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

32400000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Supplies]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

This tender competition is complete.
EirGrid has a requirement for the supply and delivery of IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services to EirGrid Group's multiple sites based around the island of Ireland.
EirGrid has established a single supplier framework for each Lot.
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

[DivisionLots]: [Yes]
II.1.7)

[ValueTotal] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[ValueExclVat]:  11000000.00  EUR
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Cisco Network and Security Infrastructure and Ancillary Equipment
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

32413100  - 
32420000  - 
32421000  - 
32422000  - 
32424000  - 
32428000  - 
32580000  - 
32581000  - 
50312600  - 
50312610  - 
72222300  - 
72267100  - 
72315100  - 
72700000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Republic and Northern Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of supply, support, maintenance (unless specified otherwise) and lifecycle management of:
• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Switches
• Cisco Wireless LAN Infrastructure
• Cisco Firewalls
• Cisco Web and Email Security Systems
• Cisco Network Management Systems (Cisco ISE, Prime and DNA Center)
• PRTG Monitoring Software – Supply Only
• PatchSee Network Cabling – Supply Only
• Datacentre Equipment (datacentre cabinets, cabinet power distribution and related accessories) – Supply Only
• Labelling Equipment (Brady brand specifically) – Supply Only
• Diagnostic Tools and Test Equipment – Supply Only
In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations
• Standard maintenance and lifecycle management of existing equipment
• Helpdesk services (24x7)
• Remote and on-site support (24x7)
• 24 x 7 Emergency call-out service (Engineer on-site within 5 hours)
• Provision and installation of replacement and spare parts
• Software and hardware configuration changes
• Equipment optimisation
• Equipment ‘Health Checks’ (2 per year)
• Advice and consultancy
• Management of licensing and support fees to ‘proprietary’ hardware and software suppliers
• Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment
• Design, supply, installation and documentation of future equipment and solutions
• Induction training to EirGrid IT staff
• Ability to remotely connect to EirGrid’s systems with an on-premise management solution
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Approach and Methodology  /  [Weighting]:  50
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  20
[Price]  -  [Weighting]:  30
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 6,600,000 EUR 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]

Fortinet Network and Security Infrastructure
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

32424000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of supply, support, maintenance and lifecycle management of:
• Fortinet Firewalls
• Fortinet Management Systems
• Fortinet Load Balancing Systems
In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations
• Standard maintenance and lifecycle management of existing equipment
• Helpdesk services (24x7)
• Remote and on-site support (24x7)
• 24 x 7 Emergency call-out service (Engineer on-site within 5 hours)
• Provision and installation of replacement and spare parts
• Software and hardware configuration changes
• Equipment optimisation
• Equipment ‘Health Checks’ (2 per year)
• Advice and consultancy
• Management of licensing and support fees to ‘proprietary’ hardware and software suppliers
• Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment
• Design, supply, installation and documentation of future equipment and solutions
• Induction training to EirGrid IT staff
• Ability to remotely connect to EirGrid’s systems with an on-premise management solution
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Approach and Methodology  /  [Weighting]:  50
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  20
[Price]  -  [Weighting]:  30
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 2,400,000 EUR 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]

F5 Load Balancing Systems
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

32424000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

Provision of supply, support, maintenance and lifecycle management of:
• F5 DNS (GTM) Systems
• F5 LTM Systems
• F5 APM Systems
In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations
• Standard maintenance and lifecycle management of existing equipment
• Helpdesk services (24x7)
• Remote and on-site support (24x7)
• 24 x 7 Emergency call-out service (Engineer on-site within 5 hours)
• Provision and installation of replacement and spare parts
• Software and hardware configuration changes
• Equipment optimisation
• Equipment ‘Health Checks’ (2 per year)
• Advice and consultancy
• Management of licensing and support fees to ‘proprietary’ hardware and software suppliers
• Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment
• Design, supply, installation and documentation of future equipment and solutions
• Induction training to EirGrid IT staff
• Ability to remotely connect to EirGrid’s systems with an on-premise management solution
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[AwardCriteriaBelow]
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Approach and Methodology  /  [Weighting]:  50
[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Account Management  /  [Weighting]:  20
[Price]  -  [Weighting]:  30
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 2,400,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.1)

[PubPrevious]

[NumberOj]: 2021/S 237-625577

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 1

[TitleContract]: Cisco Network and Security Infrastructure and Ancillary Equipment

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

16/06/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  1
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  1
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

eCom Solutions
6344329K
3200 Lake Drive
Dublin 24, D24 YD63
Citywest Business Ca
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 018208922
[AddressEmail]: sean.martin@ecom.ie
[AddressFax]: +353 018208927
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internet]: http://www.ecom.ie

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 2

[TitleContract]: Fortinet Network and Security Infrastructure

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

16/06/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  2
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  2
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

eCom Solutions
6344329K
3200 Lake Drive
Dublin 24, D24 YD63
Citywest Business Ca
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 018208922
[AddressEmail]: sean.martin@ecom.ie
[AddressFax]: +353 018208927
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internet]: http://www.ecom.ie

[AwardedSme] : [No]

[Section5]: [AwardOfContract]

[ContractNumber]: 3

[TitleContract]: F5 Load Balancing Systems

[AwardConfirm]: [Yes]
V.2)

[AwardOfContract]

V.2.1)

[DateAward]

16/06/2022
V.2.2)

[AwardOffersInfo] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

[OffersReceived]:  1
[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  1
[AwardedGroup] :  [No]
V.2.3)

[AwardedToName] ( [HAgreeToPublish] [Yes] )

Integrity360
6420211 I
3rd Floor, Block D, The Concourse, Beacon Court,
Dublin
Sandyford
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 12934027
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND

[AwardedSme] : [Yes]

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
The contracting authority did not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applied in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commenced on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period was 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically. 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.
VI.4.4)

[AppealsInfo]

Central office of the High Courts (Appeal Section)
Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000