Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/04/2023
Expire date: 05/05/2023
External Reference: 2023-256789
TED Reference: 2023/S 070-208305
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Directive201424]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
9607090 O
Three Park Place
Dublin 2
Upper Hatch Street
IE
[Contactpoint]:
Aisling Hall
[AddressPhone]:
+353 18082130
[AddressEmail]:
aisling.hall@seai.ie
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
[UrlGeneral]:
http://www.seai.ie
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=238250&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=238250&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[OtherActivity]:
Sustainable Energy
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
Establishment of Multi-Party framework agreements for the provision of legal services to SEAI divided into 4 Lots
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
79100000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Services]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
The objective of this Request For Tender (RFT) is to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services. This RFT is divided into 4 lots as follows: Lot 1: Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions Lot 2: Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Lot 3: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport Lot 4: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
SEAI intends to appoint two framework members per Lot.
For more information in relation to the RFT please refer to the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie
SEAI intends to appoint two framework members per Lot.
For more information in relation to the RFT please refer to the notice published on www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 2350000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotsAll]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
This lot encompasses the majority of the services SEAI requires to carry out its public functions, powers and duties. SEAI acquired statutory obligations under its establishing legislation and a number of specific statutory instruments; it also has certain obligations flowing from its designation as a public sector body. Under this lot, SEAI will also require the provision of services relating to employment and pensions law to comply with its obligations as an employer.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 1600000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of one year (“the Term”) which may be extended for up to three consecutive periods of twelve months each.The framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to data protection to comply with its obligations as a data controller and data processor (as appropriate), and information to comply with its obligations as a public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers with extensive experience advising public authorities in all areas of data protection and information technology to this framework.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 150000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of one year (“the Term”) which may be extended for up to three consecutive periods of twelve months each.The framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport
[LotNumber]:
3
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to Public, Administrative and Regulatory Law for the following sectors: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport.
SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors.
SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities and providing a full range of legal services across the named sectors.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 250000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of one year (“the Term”) which may be extended for up to three consecutive periods of twelve months each.The framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
[LotNumber]:
4
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
79110000
-
79111000
-
79112000
-
79140000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
Under this lot, SEAI will require the provision of services relating to public procurement, competition and State Aid law to comply with its obligations as public sector body. SEAI is seeking to appoint two service providers to this framework with extensive experience advising public authorities on public procurement, competition and State Aid law.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 350000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
48
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of one year (“the Term”) which may be extended for up to three consecutive periods of twelve months each.The framework will be for a maximum period of four years.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
All Tenderers must demonstrate that they have the following technical and professional ability and must furnish the following documentation with their Tenders. Tenderers will either pass OR fail this qualification criterion:
Please complete the Self-Declaration Form contained in Appendix 4 relating to the following:
Conduct: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that none of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services have been found guilty of misconduct pursuant to the Solicitors Act 1954 -2015 (as amended) and the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 (as amended) , or in the case of Solicitors from outside the Republic of Ireland, the equivalent legislation, rules or regulations, in the last five (5) years.
Practicing Certificates: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that all of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services hold current, valid practising certificates to act as a Solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954-2015 (as amended) or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside the Republic of Ireland; and that there are no restrictions on their practising certificate which would impact the services required under this Framework Agreement.
Please complete the Self-Declaration Form contained in Appendix 4 relating to the following:
Conduct: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that none of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services have been found guilty of misconduct pursuant to the Solicitors Act 1954 -2015 (as amended) and the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 (as amended) , or in the case of Solicitors from outside the Republic of Ireland, the equivalent legislation, rules or regulations, in the last five (5) years.
Practicing Certificates: Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that all of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services hold current, valid practising certificates to act as a Solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954-2015 (as amended) or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside the Republic of Ireland; and that there are no restrictions on their practising certificate which would impact the services required under this Framework Agreement.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.1)
[ParticularProfessionInfo]
[ParticularProfessionReserved]
[RefLawRegProv]:
Tenderers must confirm (by way of a self-declaration) that all of the Solicitors proposed to provide the Services hold current, valid practising certificates to act as a Solicitor in Ireland issued by the Law Society of Ireland in accordance with the Solicitors Act 1954-2015 (as amended) or the appropriate regulatory authority if outside the Republic of Ireland; and that there are no restrictions on their practising certificate which would impact the services required under this Framework Agreement.
III.2.3)
[StaffResponsible]
[StaffResponsibleIndicate]
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeOpen]
IV.1.3)
[FrameworkContractDpsInfo]
[NoticeInvolvesFramework]
[FrameworkSeveral]
[FrameworkParticipEnvis]:
2
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.1)
[PubPrevious]
[NumberOj]: 2023/S 050-144422
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
05/05/2023
[Time]:
12:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
IV.2.6)
[MinTimeMaintain]
[DurationMonths]
: 12
([FromStatedDate])
IV.2.7)
[OpeningConditions]
[Date]:
05/05/2023
[Time]:
12:00
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Inns Quay, Smithfield
Dublin
D7
IE