Establishment of 8 Multi-Party framework for the provision of expert analytical services in support of SEAI’s Low Carbon Technologies Team

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

This RFT is to invite proposals from suitably qualified services providers to provide expert services in support of SEAI’s Low Carbon Technologies Team. This RFT is issued with the objective of concluding a total of 8 Frameworks to establish frameworks of experts comprising categories or “Lots”, as follows:
Lot 1: Policy analysis and research;
Lot 2: Behavioural Science and Counterfactual Impact Evaluation;
Lot 3: New Data Gathering and Data Presentation;
Lot 4: GIS (Geographic Information System): Mapping Development and Support;
Lot 5: Model validation, quality control and quality assurance (QAQC);
Lot 6: Bioenergy and heat;
Lot 7: Built Environment Technical Support;
Lot 8: Provision of Training and Support to Public and Professional Bodies (in adopting SEAI Best Practice Methods).
For more information, please refer to the RFT published on www.etenders.gov.ie

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2018-07-12. The procurement was published on 2018-06-11.

Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
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Procurement history
Date Document
2018-06-11 Contract notice
2019-06-13 Contract award notice
Contract award notice (2019-06-13)
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: Wilton Park House
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: Wilton Place
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Contact person: Nathalie Sheridan
Phone: +353 18082130 📞
E-mail: nathalie.sheridan@seai.ie 📧
Region: Éire/Ireland 🏙️
URL: http://www.seai.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1188 🌏

Object
Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Establishment of 8 Multi-Party Framework for the Provision of Expert Analytical Services in Support of SEAI’s Low Carbon Technologies Team”
Products/services: Energy-efficiency consultancy services 📦
Short description:
“This RFT was to invite proposals from suitably qualified services providers to provide expert services in support of SEAI’s Low Carbon Technologies Team....”    Show more
Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 1 200 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots

1️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: Policy analysis and research
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) 📦
Additional products/services: Technical services 📦
Additional products/services: Analytical or scientific software development services 📦
Additional products/services: Research and development services and related consultancy services 📦
Additional products/services: Market research services 📦
Additional products/services: Economic research services 📦
Additional products/services: Social research services 📦
Additional products/services: Training services 📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland 🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 7 framework operators will be appointed in LOT 1. SEAI will draw upon the policy analyst and researcher experts to undertake several...”    Show more
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Demonstrated understanding of the requirements
Quality criterion (weighting): 20 %
Quality criterion (name): Range and depth of previous relevant experience with regard to the subject area
Quality criterion (weighting): 25 %
Quality criterion (name): Quality and level of resources to be applied to the project/s
Cost criterion (name): Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 35 %
Scope of the procurement
Information about European Union funds: Erdf

2️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: Behavioural Science and Counterfactual Impact Evaluation
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 5 framework operators will be appointed in LOT 2. SEAI will draw upon the behavioural science and counterfactual impact evaluation...”    Show more
Scope of the procurement
Information about European Union funds: Erdf

3️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: New Data Gathering and Data Presentation
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 4 Framework Operators will be appointed in LOT 3. SEAI will draw upon the Data experts to undertake several diverse tasks to include...”    Show more

4️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: GIS (Geographic Information System): Mapping Development & Support
Title
Lot Identification Number: 4
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 3 Framework Operators will be appointed in LOT 4. SEAI will draw upon the GIS specialists to undertake several diverse tasks to...”    Show more
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): ) Demonstrated understanding of the requirements

5️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: Model validation, quality control and quality assurance (QAQC)
Title
Lot Identification Number: 5
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 4 Framework Operators will be appointed in LOT 5. SEAI will draw upon the model development and QA specialists to undertake several...”    Show more

6️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: Bioenergy and heat
Title
Lot Identification Number: 6
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 8 Framework Operators will be appointed in LOT 6. SEAI will draw upon the bioenergy and heat specialist experts to undertake several...”    Show more
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): 1. Demonstrated understanding of the subject area
Quality criterion (name):
“2. Range and depth of previous relevant experience with regard to the subject area”
Quality criterion (name): 3. Quality and level of resources to be applied to the project/s

7️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title: Built Environment Technical Support
Title
Lot Identification Number: 7
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 4 Framework Operators will be appointed in LOT 7. SEAI will draw upon the built environment technical support experts to undertake...”    Show more

8️⃣
Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Provision of Training and Support to Public and Professional Bodies (in adopting SEAI Best Practice”
Title
Lot Identification Number: 8
Description
Description of the procurement:
“It is anticipated that 7 Framework Operators will be appointed in LOT 8. SEAI will draw upon the training specialists to undertake several diverse tasks to...”    Show more

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2018/S 110-250756

Award of contract

1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Policy Analysis and Research
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2018-11-07 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 26
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Element Energy Ltd
National registration number: 04646003
Postal address: Suite 1, Bishop Bateman Court, Thompson’s Lane
Postal town: Cambridge
Postal code: CB5 8AQ
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

2️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Behavioural Science and Counterfactual Impact Evaluation
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Ltd
Postal address: 30 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf
Postal town: London
Postal code: E14 5GP
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

3️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: New Data Gathering and Data Presentation
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Name and address of the contractor
Name: O’Neill Ámarach Consultants Limited t/a Amárach Research
National registration number: 142088
Postal address: 11 Kingswood Business Centre, Kingswood Road, Citywest Business Campus
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: D24 KT63
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Region: Éire/Ireland 🏙️
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

4️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 4
Title: GIS (Geographic Information System): Mapping Development and Support
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Name and address of the contractor
Name: RSK ADAS Ltd
National registration number: 09470688
Postal address: Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road
Postal town: Helsy
Postal code: WA6 0AR
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

5️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 5
Title: Model Validation, Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QAQC)
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ricardo-AEA Ltd, t/a Ricardo Energy and Environment
National registration number: 8229264
Postal address: Shoreham Technical Centre, Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham
Postal town: West Sussex
Postal code: BN43 5FG
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

6️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 6
Title: Bioenergy and Heat
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ricardo-AEA Ltd, trading as Ricardo Energy and Environment
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

7️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 7
Title: Built Environment Technical Support
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Integrated Environmental Solutions
National registration number: 905569
Postal address: 5th Floor, Castleforbes House, Castleforbes Road
Postal code: 1
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

8️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 8
Title:
“Provision of Training and Support to Public and Professional Bodies (in adopting SEAI Best Practice)”
Name and address of the contractor
Name: RPS Group Ltd
National registration number: 91911
Postal address: West Pier Business Campus, Old Dunleary Road, Dun Loaghaire
Postal town: Co. Dublin
Postal code: Co. Dublin
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

9️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Byrne Ó Cléirigh Ltd
National registration number: 237982
Postal address: 30a Westland Square, Pearse Street
Postal code: 2
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

1️⃣0️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: 3S Consulting
Postal address: 17 Glandore Road, Drumcondra
Postal code: D09 K7R6
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

1️⃣1️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

1️⃣2️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Fuinniv Independent Consulting
National registration number: 584876
Postal address: Derry
Postal town: Rosscarbery
Postal code: Co. Cork
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

1️⃣3️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Jessford Ltd t/a Sigmavert
National registration number: 628450
Postal address: 18 Stonewell
Postal town: Kinsale
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

1️⃣4️⃣
Contract Number: 7
Name and address of the contractor
Postal address: West Pier Business Campus, Old Dunleary Road
Postal town: Dun Laoghaire
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰

1️⃣5️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Behavioural Insights Ltd
National registration number: 08567792
Postal address: 4 Matthew Parker Street
Postal code: SW1H 9NP
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

1️⃣6️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Indecon International Economic Consultants
National registration number: 101587
Postal address: 4 Fitzwilliam Place
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

1️⃣7️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Building Research Establishment Ltd
National registration number: 03319324
Postal address: Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford
Postal town: Hertfordshire
Postal code: WD25 9XX
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

1️⃣8️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: DNV GL Ltd
National registration number: 1503799
Postal address: Vivo Building
Postal code: SE1 9LQ
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

1️⃣9️⃣
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

2️⃣0️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
National registration number: 07805748
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

2️⃣1️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Majih Limited t/a/Insight Statistical Consulting
National registration number: 140010
Postal address: 60 Merrion Square (South)
Postal code: D02 NT04
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

2️⃣2️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: ESRI Ireland
National registration number: 215407
Postal address: Paradigm House, Dundrum Office Park, Main Street
Postal town: Dundrum
Postal code: 14
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

2️⃣3️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Postal town: Dun Loaghaire
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

2️⃣4️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Byrne O ‘Cléirigh Ltd
Postal address: 30A Westland Square, Pearse Street
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

2️⃣5️⃣
Title: Model Validation, Quality Control and quality Assurance (QAQC)
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Aether Ltd
Postal address: Oxford Centre for Innovation, New Road, Oxfordshire
Postal town: Oxford
Postal code: OX1 1BY
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

2️⃣6️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: I C Consultants Ltd
National registration number: 02478877
Postal address: 58 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road
Postal code: SW7 2PG
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

2️⃣7️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Postal code: CB5 8A
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

2️⃣8️⃣
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

2️⃣9️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Navigant Netherlands B.V (also formerly known as Ecofys Netherlands B.V.)
Postal address: Stadsplateau 2, 3521 AZ Utrecht
Postal town: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands 🇳🇱
Region: Nederland 🏙️
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

3️⃣0️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: City of Dublin Energy Management Agency (CODEMA)
National registration number: 263306
Postal address: the Loft, 2-4 Crown Alley, Temple Bar
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

3️⃣1️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: BioXL Ltd
National registration number: 444162
Postal address: 28 Riverdale, Ashtown
Postal code: 15
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

3️⃣2️⃣
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 400 000 💰

3️⃣3️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Noel Lawlor Green Energy Solutions
National registration number: 585258
Postal address: 7 Patrick Street
Postal town: Kilkenny
Postal code: Co. Kilkenny
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

3️⃣4️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Passivate Energy Consultants Ltd
National registration number: 604216
Postal address: Rossana Cottage, Ashford
Postal town: Wicklow
Postal code: Co. Wicklow
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

3️⃣5️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Postal address: Bucknals Lane, Garston
Postal town: Watson
Postal code: AL7 1TW
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 200 000 💰

3️⃣6️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Postal address: The Loft, 2-4 Crown Alley, Temple Bar
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

3️⃣7️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Sustineo
Postal address: Unit C27, Wicklow Enterprise Centre, The Murrough
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

3️⃣8️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Limerick Institute of Technology
Postal address: Moylish Park
Postal town: Limerick
Postal code: Co. Limerick
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

3️⃣9️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Zero Carbon
National registration number: 344378
Postal address: 27 Greenlea Road, Terenure
Postal code: 6W
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

4️⃣0️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: 3 Counties Energy Agency
Postal address: Kilkenny Research and Innovation Centre, Burrell’s Court, Burrell’s Hall
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

4️⃣1️⃣
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ors
National registration number: 408776
Postal address: Marlinstown Office Park
Postal town: Mullingar
Postal code: Co. Westmeath
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 250 000 💰

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court
Postal address: 15-24 Phoenix Street North
Postal town: Smithfield
Postal code: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: The High Court, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Source: OJS 2019/S 115-282965 (2019-06-13)