Date of dispatch of this notice: 24/08/2023
External Reference: 2023-204520
TED Reference: 2023/S 165-519761
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
9607090 O
Three Park Place
Dublin 2
Upper Hatch Street
IE
Contact person:
Aisling Hall
Telephone:
+353 18082130
E-mail:
aisling.hall@seai.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.seai.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Other activity:
Sustainable Energy
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Establishment of Multi-Party framework agreements for the provision of legal services to SEAI divided into 4 Lots
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
79100000
-
Legal services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The objective of this Request For Tender (RFT) was to invite proposals from suitably qualified tenderers with a view to establishing multi-party Frameworks for the Provision of Legal Services. This RFT was 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 intended 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 intended 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.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2350000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
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)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
300
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
150
Price
-
Weighting:
350
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
Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
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)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
300
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
150
Price
-
Weighting:
350
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
Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
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)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Service
/
Weighting:
300
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
150
Price
-
Weighting:
350
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
EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79110000
-
Legal advisory and representation services
79111000
-
Legal advisory services
79112000
-
Legal representation services
79140000
-
Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
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)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality and level of resources to be applied to the delivery of the Services
/
Weighting:
300
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Demonstrated understanding of SEAI’s requirements and the legislative environment in which SEAI operates
/
Weighting:
200
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Proposed Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the service
/
Weighting:
150
Price
-
Weighting:
350
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 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
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.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2023/S 070-208305
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 1
Title: Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
South Bank House
Barrow Street
D04 TR29
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
1600000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
1600000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 2
Title: Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
South Bank House
Barrow Street
D04 TR29
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
150000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
150000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 3
Title: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee LLP
Connaught House
One Burlington Road
D04 C5Y6
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Lot No: 4
Title: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee LLP
Connaught House
One Burlington Road
D04 C5Y6
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
350000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
350000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 1
Title: 2: Administration of Public Functions, Corporate Governance and Employment & Pensions
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
4
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee
Connaught House
One Burlington Road
D04 C5Y6
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
1600000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
1600000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 2
Title: 2: Data Protection, Information Technology and Intellectual Property
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Philip Lee
Connaught House
One Burlington Road
D04 C5Y6
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
150000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
150000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 3
Title: 2: Energy, Renewables, Environment, Planning, Marine, Infrastructure and Transport
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes and Curran LLP
South Bank House
Barrow Street
D04 TR29
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
250000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Lot No: 4
Title: 2: EU & Competition Law and Public Procurement
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mason Hayes and Curran LLP
South Bank House
Barrow Street
D04TR29
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
350000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
350000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Inns Quay, Smithfield
Dublin
D7
IE