Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/05/2023
Expire date: 03/07/2023
External Reference: 2023-271130
TED Reference: 2023/S 095-291931
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Department of Justice
N/A
51 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2
D02 HK52
IE
Contact person:
Neil Hannon
Telephone:
+353 16028202
E-mail:
NXHannon@justice.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.justice.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1122
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=242383&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=242383&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)
Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Single Operator Framework Agreement for the Provision of Licensing and Operational Support ICT Systems and Related Services
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72000000
-
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Department of Justice/Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement for the provision of Registration and Operational Support ICT Systems and Related Services. It is expected that the solution(s) acquired as a consequence of this procurement process will be delivered via public Cloud technologies.
Please consult the PQQ documents for more information on the full scope of requirements.
Please consult the PQQ documents for more information on the full scope of requirements.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 25000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71600000
-
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71620000
-
Analysis services
71621000
-
Technical analysis or consultancy services
72212440
-
Financial analysis and accounting software development services
72212441
-
Financial analysis software development services
72221000
-
Business analysis consultancy services
72222300
-
Information technology services
72223000
-
Information technology requirements review services
72240000
-
Systems analysis and programming services
72267100
-
Maintenance of information technology software
72267200
-
Repair of information technology software
72316000
-
Data analysis services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Kevin Street
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Department of Justice/Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement for the provision of Registration and Operational Support ICT Systems and Related Services. It is expected that the solution(s) acquired as a consequence of this procurement process will be delivered via public Cloud technologies.
There is an immediate requirement for:
• Initial business analysis and consultancy services in terms of teasing out the required solution(s) on a minimum-viable-product basis (MVP) across prioritised functional areas.
• Gambling Licencing Solution with connected appeals mechanism, auditing and investigation and enforcement functions
• National Gambling Exclusion Register Solution
• Data Collection, and Collation and Analytics Solutions in relation to the above initially, together with relevant associated business analysis and consultancy support services.
Please consult the PQQ documents for more information on the full scope of requirements.
There is an immediate requirement for:
• Initial business analysis and consultancy services in terms of teasing out the required solution(s) on a minimum-viable-product basis (MVP) across prioritised functional areas.
• Gambling Licencing Solution with connected appeals mechanism, auditing and investigation and enforcement functions
• National Gambling Exclusion Register Solution
• Data Collection, and Collation and Analytics Solutions in relation to the above initially, together with relevant associated business analysis and consultancy support services.
Please consult the PQQ documents for more information on the full scope of requirements.
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: 25000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
180
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The applicants will be scored and evaluated against the criteria and weightings identified in the associated PQQ procurement document and the top 5 scoring applicants invited to the dialogue stage, subject to that number qualifying.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
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:
Please refer to the PQQ document available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 240956
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
Contract conditions will form part of the discussions at the dialogue and tender stages.
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
As the services will involve development work to establish a new statutory body, the embedded and strategic nature of ICT systems and the significant investment required and due to the cost / risk of change, a shorter framework agreement is not deemed appropriate.
A full justification is provided in Section 4.2 of the PQQ document
A full justification is provided in Section 4.2 of the PQQ document
IV.1.4)
Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
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:
12/06/2023
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
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
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.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie 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.
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.
3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission:
• There is a maximum upload limit of 2GB per file. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload.
• In order to submit a document to the electronic postbox, please note that you must click “Submit Response”. After submitting a response, the response may be modified and re-submitted as many times as may be necessary until the RFT deadline has expired. Suppliers should be aware that the “Submit Response” button will be disabled automatically upon expiration of the response deadline.
• Suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary.
• If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eusupply.com or Telephone: 353(0)21 2439277 (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT). All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie.
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie 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.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In accordance with SI 130 - Public Sector Remedies legislation