Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/10/2022

Expire date: 30/11/2022

External Reference: 2022-293747

TED Reference: 2022/S 210-605279

Contract notice - utilities

[NoticeContractUtilities]

[Services]

[Directive201425]

[Section1]: [Ce]

I.1)

[NameAddressContact]

Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower
Dublin
Dublin
IE
[Contactpoint]: Rhonda Lennon
[AddressEmail]: Rhonda.lennon3@esb.ie
[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
[Internets]:
[UrlGeneral]: http://www.esb.ie

I.2)

[JointProcurement]

[JointProcurementCentral]
I.3)

[InfoTendering]

[AddressObtainDocs]:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=226603&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:  
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.6)

[Mainactivity]

[MainactivElectricity]

[Section2]: [Object]

II.1)

[QuantityScopeContract]

II.1.1)

[TitleContract]

SSCON6463 IT End Point & Server Hardware
[Fileref]:  SSCON6463
II.1.2)

[CpvMain]

72000000  - 
II.1.3)

[TypeContract]

[Services]
II.1.4)

[DescrShort]

A framework agreement to procure a service supplier for the supply of IT End Point & Server Hardware.
II.1.6)

[LotsInfo]

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

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Supply of X86 Processor-Based Servers
[LotNumber]:  1
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

72000000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

ESB currently has more than 400 physical hosts, located primarily in ESB’s two datacentres, but also in remote locations across Ireland and the UK. We aim to refresh hardware on a 5 -7 year cycle, depending on the circumstances and the particular requirements of the business unit at that time.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.9)

[LimitOperators]

[EnvisagedNumber]: 4
[CriteriaChoosingLimited]:
As per PQQ document
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
It is envisaged the term of the contract commences on the date when services commence and shall be for a period of up to 36 months with two optional 24 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance. The agreement will be subject to regular operational review.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions
regarding the submission of responses and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT225937
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Supply of X86 Processor-Based Desktops, Laptops, Thin Clients, and associated peripheral
[LotNumber]:  2
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

72000000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

ESB currently has approx. 8000 Laptops / 1,000 Thin Clients and 1000 Desktops. Hardware refresh takes place on a rolling 3 year basis. Our Strategic approach is to encourage Smart and Hybrid working, peripherals are supplied for home /office use.
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.9)

[LimitOperators]

[EnvisagedNumber]: 4
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
It is envisaged the term of the contract commences on the date when services commence and shall be for a period of up to 36 months with two optional 24 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance. The agreement will be subject to regular operational review.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions
regarding the submission of responses and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT225937
II.2)

[Description]

II.2.1)

[TitleContract]

Supply of Apple devices ( tablets desktops and laptops) and hardware peripherals
[LotNumber]:  3
II.2.2)

[CpvAdditional]

72000000  - 
II.2.3)

[PlacePerformance]

[Nutscode]:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

[DescrProcurement]

ESB currently has approx. 500 non cellular Tablets/laptops/desktops. Our Hardware vendors need to be an Apple premium reseller. Our Strategic approach is to encourage Smart and Hybrid working, peripherals are supplied for home /office use
II.2.5)

[AwardCriteria]

[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.7)

[DurationContractFrameworkDps]

[DurationMonths]: 36
[RenewalsSubject]: [No]
II.2.9)

[LimitOperators]

[EnvisagedNumber]: 4
II.2.10)

[VariantsInfo]

[VariantsAccepted]: [No]
II.2.11)

[OptionsInfo]

[Options]: [Yes]
[OptionsDescr]:
It is envisaged the term of the contract commences on the date when services commence and shall be for a period of up to 36 months with two optional 24 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance. The agreement will be subject to regular operational review.
II.2.13)

[EuProgrInfo]

[EuProgrRelated]: [No]
II.2.14)

[InfoAdditional]

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions
regarding the submission of responses and is available to download from
www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT225937

[Section3]: [InfoLegal]

III.1)

[ConditionsParticip]

III.1.1)

[SituationPersonalIncl]

[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:  As stated in Procurement Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID225937
III.1.2)

[EconomicFinancialStanding]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)

[TechnicalCapacity]

[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)

[ConditionsContract]

[Section4]: [Procedure]

IV.1)

[Description]

IV.1.1)

[TypeProcedure]

[ProctypeNegotWCall]
IV.1.3)

[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]

[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:  4
IV.1.4)

[ReductionDuringDialogue]

[ReductionRecourse]
IV.1.8)

[GpaInfo]

[GpaCovered] : [Yes]
IV.2)

[InfoAdmin]

IV.2.2)

[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]

[Date]:  18/11/2022
[Time]:  12:00
IV.2.4)

[LanguagesAllowed]

[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)

[MinTimeMaintain]

[DurationMonths] : 12  ([FromStatedDate])

[Section6]: [InfoComplement]

VI.1)

[RecurrenceInfo]

[RecurrentProcurement]:  [No]
VI.3)

[InfoAdditional]

1) It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition. Access to this Portal is free of charge. Interested parties must formally register their expression of interest for this competition on eTenders before they can gain access to the PQQ documentation. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties 2) This is the sole call for competition for this service. 3) The contracting entity 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 candidates 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 contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework. 7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity 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 entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition. 10) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that [4 to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis] will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting entity reserves the right to invite at least [4 to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis] subject to that number qualifying.
VI.4)

[AppealsProcedure]

VI.4.1)

[AppealsBody]

Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000

VI.4.3)

[AppealsLodging]

[AppealsDeadline]: 
The Contracting Entity will not conclude this framework agreement / contract until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification of concerned tenderers. Review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the framework agreement / 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 to that framework agreement / contract.