Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/06/2023

Expire date: 17/07/2023

External Reference: 2023-247434

TED Reference: 2023/S 118-371433

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Irish Manufacturing Research CLG
IE 3307369PH
Unit A, Aerodrome Business Park
Rathcoole
Co.Dublin
IE
Contact person: Long O'Donnell
Telephone: +44 01606359200
NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.imr.ie

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=245198&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Sustainability Related Consultancy Services
Reference number:  LOD-229A-MP
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This RFT is to invite proposals from suitably qualified services providers to provide advisory services directly to manufacturing business’s through Irish Manufacturing Research’s programme and to support Irish Manufacturing Research in the development and implementation of this programme, with the objective of concluding a total of Six (6) Frameworks of experts comprising categories or ‘Lots’, as follows:
• Lot 1 - Energy Related Services
• Lot 2 - Circular Economy Related Services
• Lot 3 - Water Related Services
• Lot 4 - Sustainability Related Services
• Lot 5 - Project Delivery Experts
• Lot 6 - Communication & Events Related Services
The Framework operators will be responsible for assisting in delivering IMR’s supports to its industry clients through direct engagement with manufacturing organizations. These supports will be delivered through a support framework based on best practices in sustainable manufacturing using both standard and non-standard services.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4500000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Energy Related Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71314200  -  Energy-management services
71314000  -  Energy and related services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Co Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 focuses on IMR energy division, the services required are centred around design, energy efficient system and renewable systems. Please refer to separate competency matrix for more details.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Circular Economy Related Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71314200  -  Energy-management services
71314000  -  Energy and related services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Co Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 2 is related to IMR’s circular economy client services. As companies look to transition from a linear to a circular business model a wide variety of support will be required. The services required will range from assessments, to legislative to technical to get secondary materials back into the value chain. Please refer to separate competency matrix for more details.
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: 1000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Water Related Services
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
65100000  -  Water distribution and related services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Co Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is related to our water service for industry. The services required range from lab analysis of water samples to assessment support to reporting to training Please refer to separate competency matrix for more details.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sustainability Related Services
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71314000  -  Energy and related services
71314200  -  Energy-management services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Co Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is centred around supporting our clients on sustainability reporting. Services range from life cycle assessment to carbon reporting to sustainability reporting and training. Please refer to separate competency matrix for more details.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Project Delivery Experts
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
72224000  -  Project management consultancy services
79421000  -  Project-management services other than for construction work
79421100  -  Project-supervision services other than for construction work
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Co Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 5 requires a range of services that will support Irish manufacturing research in project delivery. The services range from project scoping, planning and proposal writing to execution, there is also a requirement for bespoke support from a legislative and tax perspective. Please refer to separate competency matrix for more details.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Communication & Events Related Services
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71314300  -  Energy-efficiency consultancy services
79952000  -  Event services
79342000  -  Marketing services
79413000  -  Marketing management consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Co Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 6 requires services, technology and equipment to support a wide range of communication and event management activities ranging from webinars to workshop to members network days to international conferences. Please refer to separate competency matrix for more details.
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: 1500000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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.1.2)

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

As indicated in procurement documents.
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

Open procedure
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  100
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:  17/07/2023
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  17/07/2023
Local time:  12:00

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

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE