National Museum of Ireland

N/A

Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Stoneybatter

Dublin 7

D07 XKV4

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 014020114

[AddressEmail]: museum@greenville.ie

[UrlGeneral]: www.museum.ie

[UrlBuyerprofile]: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/290

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[MaintypePublicbody]

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Multi-party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two lots

[Fileref]:  198245

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of framework agreement(s) for the provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two (2) Lots comprising of the following.
Lot 1 - General Design and Print Requirements
Lot 2 - Exhibition Graphic Design and Print Requirements
Scope of Services Required:
- Design consultancy for digital and printed materials
- Print management
- Web design
- Logo Design
- Integrated campaign development

General Design and Print Requirements

[LotNumber]:  1

[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  

The successful tenderer will be required to bring a brief from concept development through to final design, including management of printing. It is anticipated that the successful tenderer will have a strong creative team and will actively provide design solutions in both print and electronic formats as appropriate and address any particular accessibility needs of the intended audience(s).
NMI will require the successful tenderer to provide design services for multiple media purposes including, but not limited to the following and including finished artwork services. Tenderers should note that the indicative requirements set out in this section are not an exclusive or complete list.
- Event Poster, Programme Cover, Teacher’s Pack, Education worksheets, presentation slide and publications.
- Marketing pack Invitations/Evites, Flyers A5 & DL flyers, Posters, Print adverts, Pull up banners, Event Feedback Forms/Comment Templates.
- Floor plans
- Infographics
- Museum Reports
- Signage (including Reception/visitor information signage and Wayfinding), web banner,
- Interactive design, digital learning resources, digital event backdrops for online events and social media adverts.
- For some projects, the framework members will also manage the associated print requirements. In these instances, the following will apply:
(i) The design agency will be required to comply with public procurement guidelines in all instances and seek quotations from the NMI print panel which is being run in conjunction with this competition.
(ii) The design agency will be required to ensure value for money in the procurement of print services for NMI.
- Quality control of all print jobs, including colour quality, binding, paper quality finishing.

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Methodology for Delivery and Management of the Service  /  [Weighting]:  20%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Creative Design Proposal  /  [Weighting]:  20%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Technical Merit of the Team  /  [Weighting]:  15%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Contract Management Proposal/SLA  /  [Weighting]:  10%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Sustainability and Environmental Impact  /  [Weighting]:  5%

[Price]  -  [Weighting]:  30%

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 198245.

Exhibition Graphic Design and Print Requirements

[LotNumber]:  2

[MainsiteplaceWorksDelivery]:  

The successful tenderer must adhere to the access and branding guidelines of the NMI and address any particular accessibility needs of the intended audience(s).
NMI will require the successful tenderer to provide design services for multiple media purposes including, but not limited to the following and including finished artwork services.
- Exhibition design
- Exhibition catalogue
- For some projects, the framework members will also manage the associated print requirements. In these instances, the following will apply:
(i) The design agency will be required to comply with public procurement guidelines and in all instances seek quotations from the NMI print panel which is being run in conjunction with this competition.
(ii) The design agency will be required to ensure value for money in the procurement of print services for NMI.
- Quality control of all print jobs, including colour quality, binding, paper quality.

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Methodology for Delivery and Management of the Service  /  [Weighting]:  20%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Creative Design Proposal  /  [Weighting]:  20%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Technical Merit of the Team  /  [Weighting]:  15%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Contract Management Proposal/SLA  /  [Weighting]:  10%

[AwardCriterionQuality]  -  [AwardCriterionName]:  Sustainability and Environmental Impact  /  [Weighting]:  5%

[Price]  -  [Weighting]:  30%

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 198245.

[OffersReceived]:  7

[NumberTendersSme]:  7

[NumberTendersMs]:  0

[NumberTendersNonms]:  0

[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  7

Language Communications Limited

28 Great Strand Street

Dublin

D01 EA40

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 18783300

[AddressEmail]: david@language.ie

Red&Grey

32 Lennox Street, Portobello

Dublin 8

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 14053915

[AddressEmail]: keith@redandgrey.ie

Source Design Consultants Limited

9 Castlewood Place

Dublin 6

D06 K7W8

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 016614299

[AddressEmail]: barry@sourcedesign.ie

Studio Suss Limited

19 Grande Central, Rockbrook, Sandyford

Dublin

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 871222467

[AddressEmail]: ruza@studiosuss.ie

Studio Unthink Limited

4 Mary's Abbey

Dublin 7

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 18748174

[AddressEmail]: laura@unthink.ie

Vermillion Design Consultants

No 1 The Stables, Distillery Lofts, Distillery Road, Drumcondra

Dublin 3

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 877192929

[AddressEmail]: caitlin@vermilliondesign.com

Tom Meenaghan & Associates Limited

78 Lower Dodder Road, Rathfarnham

Dublin 14

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 14908699

[AddressEmail]: tom@tommeenaghan.com

[ValueEstimTotalContract]:  1600000.00  EUR

[ValueTotalFinal]:  1600000.00  EUR

[OffersReceived]:  5

[NumberTendersSme]:  5

[NumberTendersMs]:  0

[NumberTendersNonms]:  0

[OffersReceivedElectronic]:  5

Studio Suss

19 Grande Central, Rockbrook, Sandyford

Dublin

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 871222467

[AddressEmail]: ruza@studiosuss.ie

Vermillion Design Consultants

No 1, The Stables, Distillery Lofts, Distillery Road, Drumcondra

Dublin 3

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 877192929

[AddressEmail]: caitlin@vermilliondesign.com

Studio Unthink Limited

4 Mary's Abbey

Dublin 7

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 18748174

[AddressEmail]: laura@unthink.ie

Wendy Williams Design

10 Charleville Mall, North Strand

Dublin1

D01 V0R6

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 18561310

[AddressEmail]: wendywilliamsdesign@gmail.com

Wonder Works Studio Limited

26 Upper Baggot Street, Ballsbridge

Dublin 4

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 16630022

[AddressEmail]: Pearse@thewonderworks.ie

[ValueEstimTotalContract]:  800000.00  EUR

[ValueTotalFinal]:  800000.00  EUR

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties;
2) Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition. There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped.
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT)
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID:198245) as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
5) This is the sole call for competition for this contract/framework.
6) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
7) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
8) It will be a condition of award that the successful tenderer is and remains tax compliant.
9) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
10) 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.
11) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
12) At Section II.2.9 we have indicated that 7 will be invited to tender, please note that the contracting authority reserves the right to invite at least 7 subject to that number qualifying.

High Court

Four Courts

Dublin

IE

[AddressPhone]: +353 18886000

[AddressEmail]: Highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie

[Internet]: www.courts.ie

The contract / framework is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill period applied at time of notification.

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