ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 21/09/2022

Expire date: 31/10/2022

External Reference: 2022-289031

TED Reference: 2022/S 185-524184

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Munster Technological University
N/A
Clash
Co Kerry
Tralee
IE
Contact person: Ciara Shanahan
Telephone: +353 667145615
E-mail: ciara.shanahan@staff.ittralee.ie
NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.mtu.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1183

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=223948&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=223948&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Tender for the Provision of Communications and Public Relations Services for MTU
Reference number:  Sept 22
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79416000  -  Public relations services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the Provision of Communications and Public Relations Services. The purpose of this RFT is to engage a strategic communications and public relations service provider to strengthen MTU’s identity and positioning as an agile, ambitious, creative and entrepreneurial university, which is set to expand rapidly and play a central role in the strategic development of the South West Region and Ireland more generally.
Full details can be found in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79416100  -  Public relations management services
79416200  -  Public relations consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE053 -  South-West
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the Provision of Communications and Public Relations Services. The purpose of this RFT is to engage a strategic communications and public relations service provider to strengthen MTU’s identity and positioning as an agile, ambitious, creative and entrepreneurial university, which is set to expand rapidly and play a central role in the strategic development of the South West Region and Ireland more generally.
Full details can be found in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The contract will be awarded for 12 months with the option of 2 further 12 month extensions subject to performance and satisfactory service to MTU.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
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:  Full details can be found in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Full details can be found in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Full details can be found in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Full details can be found in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  31/10/2022
Local time:  12:00
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

Tender must be valid until:  30/04/2023
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  31/10/2022
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
The contract will be initially offered for 12 months with the option of 2 further 12 month extensions
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Munster Technological University
Clash
Tralee Co. Kerry
IE
Internet address: www.mtu.ie