Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/05/2022
Expire date: 18/05/2022
External Reference: 2022-214767
TED Reference: 2022/S 089-242267
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Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
N/A
Agriculture House
Dublin 2
Kildare Street
IE
Contact person:
Cormac McGann
Telephone:
+353 16072000
E-mail:
cormac.mcgann@agriculture.gov.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/307
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=213063&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
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 information: CAP Network
Reference number:
RFI 213110
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72224000
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Project management consultancy services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) is considering conducting a future tendering exercise for a services contract on behalf of the management of a National Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network for farmers and rural communities in Ireland. The requirements for National CAP Networks are set out in Article 126 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council (Strategic Plan Regulation).
It is envisaged that the future CAP Network will be provided by an external market operator to be procured in accordance with public sector rules. DAFM intends to run a competitive procurement process in due course.
As part of this process, DAFM wishes to take preliminary market soundings to identify market capabilities, for addressing the needs of our organisation. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to assist us in developing a deeper understanding of the market, prior to the launching of a formal procurement process.
It is envisaged that the future CAP Network will be provided by an external market operator to be procured in accordance with public sector rules. DAFM intends to run a competitive procurement process in due course.
As part of this process, DAFM wishes to take preliminary market soundings to identify market capabilities, for addressing the needs of our organisation. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to assist us in developing a deeper understanding of the market, prior to the launching of a formal procurement process.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71241000
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Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
73210000
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Research consultancy services
77100000
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Agricultural services
79310000
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Market research services
79311400
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Economic research services
79416000
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Public relations services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) is considering conducting a future tendering exercise for a services contract on behalf of the management of a National Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network for farmers and rural communities in Ireland. The requirements for National CAP Networks are set out in Article 126 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council (Strategic Plan Regulation).
It is envisaged that the future CAP Network will be provided by an external market operator to be procured in accordance with public sector rules. DAFM intends to run a competitive procurement process in due course.
As part of this process, DAFM wishes to take preliminary market soundings to identify market capabilities, for addressing the needs of our organisation. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to assist us in developing a deeper understanding of the market, prior to the launching of a formal procurement process.
It is envisaged that the future CAP Network will be provided by an external market operator to be procured in accordance with public sector rules. DAFM intends to run a competitive procurement process in due course.
As part of this process, DAFM wishes to take preliminary market soundings to identify market capabilities, for addressing the needs of our organisation. The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to assist us in developing a deeper understanding of the market, prior to the launching of a formal procurement process.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/07/2022
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)