ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/09/2022

Expire date: 31/10/2022

External Reference: 2022-281611

TED Reference: 2022/S 192-545435

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Services

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
IE 4812851 O
Connolly Station,
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Kasia Steyn
Telephone: +353 17030000
E-mail: Kasia.Steyn@irishrail.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.irishrail.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433

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=224687&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=224687&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Telecommunications Network Consultancy
Reference number:  8094
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71316000  -  Telecommunication consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Córas Iompair Éireann/Iarnród Éireann (CIE/IE) is engaged in the business of public transport, as per its Statutory Undertaking. To this end, CIE/IE holds a substantial portfolio of telecommunications assets including trackside fibre. CIE/IE is seeking advice as to the value of current fibre arrangements within its portfolio and also the potential for future commercial arrangements, and is seeking consultants for a period of up to 3 years, with possibility to extend for further 24 months on annual basis (1+1) at the discretion of CIE/IE.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32412100  -  Telecommunications network
32412110  -  Internet network
32500000  -  Telecommunications equipment and supplies
32510000  -  Wireless telecommunications system
32520000  -  Telecommunications cable and equipment
32524000  -  Telecommunications system
64200000  -  Telecommunications services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72420000  -  Internet development services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Córas Iompair Éireann/Iarnród Éireann (CIE/IE) is engaged in the business of public transport, as per its Statutory Undertaking. To this end, CIE/IE holds a substantial portfolio of telecommunications assets including trackside fibre. CIE/IE is seeking advice as to the value of current fibre arrangements within its portfolio and also the potential for future commercial arrangements, and is seeking consultants for a period of up to 3 years, with possibility to extend for further 24 months on annual basis (1+1) at the discretion of CIE/IE.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  EUR
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:  
Possible extension for further 24 months on annual basis (1+1) on CIE's discretion.
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 3  /  Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
CIE anticipates that it will, following the PQQ stage of this procurement process, have established a shortlist of pre-qualified Applicants. Subject to a sufficient number of Applicants satisfying the Minimum Requirements, CIE shall shortlist up to five Applicants (provided that a sufficient number of Applicants apply and meet the Minimum Requirements). The number of Applicants to be shortlisted is on the basis of those Applicants meeting the Minimum Requirements and achieving the highest scores for pre-qualification using the Selection Criteria. CIE reserves the right to increase the number of Applicants beyond five should several applicants achieve same score.
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:  For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
The economic and financial capacity of the entity must be established to the satisfaction of IE.
Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire (attached) which seeks company details; information on similar contracts undertaken with value, dates, locations and contact names for reference etc; applicants may be requested to provide supporting information such as balance sheets for the past three financial years.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
The technical competence of the entity, its employees and processes must be established to the satisfaction of IE. Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire which seeks company details to establish the entity’s technical capacity.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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:  31/10/2022
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

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

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886511
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie