Framework for advisory and support services for organisation development, economic and regulation, and business strategy for ESB Group’s diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
The services required are divided into the following 3 lots:
Lot 1: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services;
Lot 2: Economic and Regulatory Advisory and Support Services;
Lot 3: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services.
Please note that a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) accompanies this notice and provides a more detailed description of requirements.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-12-03.
The procurement was published on 2019-11-01.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Framework for Advisory and Support Services for Organisation Development, Economic and Regulation, and Business Strategy for ESB Group
SS/CON/4859”
Products/services: Business and management consultancy and related services📦
Short description:
“Framework for advisory and support services for organisation development, economic and regulation, and business strategy for ESB Group’s diverse businesses...”
Short description
Framework for advisory and support services for organisation development, economic and regulation, and business strategy for ESB Group’s diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
The services required are divided into the following 3 lots:
Lot 1: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services;
Lot 2: Economic and Regulatory Advisory and Support Services;
Lot 3: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services.
Please note that a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) accompanies this notice and provides a more detailed description of requirements.
Show more Information about lots
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 1
Description
Additional products/services: Human resources management consultancy services📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“These services will include the delivery of organisation development advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of...”
Description of the procurement
These services will include the delivery of organisation development advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
— organisation design and transformation,
— culture development and change management,
— employee engagement,
— leadership and executive development,
— performance management,
— future of work,
— inclusion and diversity.
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 7 suppliers for Lot 1 services, subject to that number qualifying.
Show more Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 36
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 10
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“ESB Group reserves the right to extend the framework for up to 5 years at intervals of 2 years, 2 years and 1 year.” Description
Additional information:
“Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 10...”
Additional information
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 10 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 1, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Economic and Regulatory Advisory and Support Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Additional products/services: Business and management consultancy services📦
Additional products/services: General management consultancy services📦
Description of the procurement:
“These services will include the delivery of economic and regulatory advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of...”
Description of the procurement
These services will include the delivery of economic and regulatory advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
— energy market structures,
— energy policies and regulation and commercial,
— networks regulation, strategic DSO issues,
— generation portfolio optimization,
— market analytics,
— energy and fuel trading risk assessments,
— general macro-economic insight,
— energy retail market strategic analysis,
— energy utilities acquisition and retention strategies across all market segments,
— energy retail markets financial instruments and business models.
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 10 suppliers for Lot 2 services, subject to that number qualifying.
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Envisaged number of candidates: 14
Description
Additional information:
“Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14...”
Additional information
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 2, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750.
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“These services will include the delivery of business strategy advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities...”
Description of the procurement
These services will include the delivery of business strategy advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
— group-level and business unit strategy,
— market and competitive analysis,
— scenario and operating environment assessment,
— analysis of future industry trends,
— innovation and growth strategy,
— business portfolio optimization,
— strategy and decision methodology,
— organisation and cost transformation advisory.
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 10 suppliers for Lot 3 services, subject to that number qualifying.
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Additional information:
“Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14...”
Additional information
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria and rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 3, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions:
“As stated in procurement qualification questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 159750.” Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“As stated in procurement qualification questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 159750.” Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“As stated in procurement qualification questionnaire (PQQ) available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 159750.” Conditions for participation
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“Where a grouping of service providers express interest, it will be a requirement of ESB Group that 1 member of the group accepts full contractual...”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
Where a grouping of service providers express interest, it will be a requirement of ESB Group that 1 member of the group accepts full contractual responsibility for the delivery of the service. Where appropriate, the intended contractually responsible member of any grouping or consortium must be identified in the response notice.
Procedure Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 27
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2019-12-03
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Complementary information Additional information
“Section IV.1.3) above refers.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
— for Lot 1 envisaged number is 7 participants subject to...”
Section IV.1.3) above refers.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
— for Lot 1 envisaged number is 7 participants subject to that number qualifying,
— for Lot 2 envisaged number is 10 participants subject to that number qualifying,
— for Lot 3 envisaged number is 10 participants subject to that number qualifying.
1) It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition. Access to this Portal is free of charge. Interested parties must formally register their expression of interest for this competition on eTenders before they can gain access to the PQQ documentation. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service;
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers;
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant;
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework;
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time;
8) 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;
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
Show more Review body
Name: Chief Registrar
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏
Source: OJS 2019/S 214-526414 (2019-11-01)
Additional information (2019-11-27)
Complementary information Original notice reference
Notice number in the OJ S: 2019/S 214-526414
Changes Other additional information
“Extension of time limit for receipt of requests to participate to 10.12.2019 at 12.00 local time.”
Source: OJS 2019/S 231-567847 (2019-11-27)
Contract award notice (2022-01-12) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Postal address: 2 Gateway
Postal code: East Wall Road
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Framework for Advisory and Support Services for Organisation Development, Economic & Regulation, and Business Strategy for ESB Group
SS/CON/4859”
Short description:
“Framework for Advisory and Support Services for Organisation Development, Economic & Regulation, and Business Strategy for ESB Group’s diverse businesses...”
Short description
Framework for Advisory and Support Services for Organisation Development, Economic & Regulation, and Business Strategy for ESB Group’s diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
The services required are divided into the following three Lots:
Lot 1: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services
Lot 2: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services
Lot 3: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services
Please note that a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) accompanies this Notice and provides a more detailed description of requirements.
Show more Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Description of the procurement:
“These services will include the delivery of Organisation Development advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of...”
Description of the procurement
These services will include the delivery of Organisation Development advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
• Organisation Design and Transformation
• Culture Development and Change Management
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership and Executive Development
• Performance Management
• Future of Work
• Inclusion & Diversity
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 7 suppliers for Lot 1 services, subject to that number qualifying.
Show more
Additional information:
“Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 10 applicants...”
Additional information
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 10 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 1, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders&is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750
Show more Scope of the procurement
Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services
Description
Description of the procurement:
“These services will include the delivery of Economic and Regulatory advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of...”
Description of the procurement
These services will include the delivery of Economic and Regulatory advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
• Energy market structures
• Energy policies and regulation and commercial
• Networks regulation, strategic DSO issues
• Generation portfolio optimization
• Market analytics
• Energy and fuel trading risk assessments
• General macro-economic insight
• Energy Retail market strategic analysis
• Energy Utilities Acquisition and Retention strategies across all market segments
• Energy Retail markets financial instruments & business models
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 10 suppliers for Lot 2 services, subject to that number qualifying.
Show more
Additional information:
“Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants...”
Additional information
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 2, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders&is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750
Show more
Description of the procurement:
“These services will include the delivery of Business Strategy advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities...”
Description of the procurement
These services will include the delivery of Business Strategy advisory and support type services to support ESB’s requirements for a range of activities including, but not limited to:
• Group-Level and Business Unit Strategy
• Market and Competitive Analysis
• Scenario and Operating Environment Assessment
• Analysis of Future Industry Trends
• Innovation and Growth Strategy
• Business Portfolio Optimization
• Strategy and Decision Methodology
• Organisation and Cost Transformation Advisory
It is envisaged that contracts will be agreed with up to 10 suppliers for Lot 3 services, subject to that number qualifying.
Show more
Additional information:
“Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants...”
Additional information
Applicants will be assessed on the quality of their responses to the criteria&rules outlined in the PQQ. It is envisaged that the top scoring 14 applicants will be invited to tender for Lot 3, subject to that number qualifying. Please consult the associated document which contains full instructions re submission of tenders&is available to download from http://www.etenders.gov.ie/ using RFT 159750
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 214-526414
Award of contract
1️⃣
Contract Number: 1
Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Organisation Development Advisory and Support Services
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-05-26 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Accenture Limited
National registration number: EI6360745Q
Postal address: 1 Grand Canal Square
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: Grand Canal Harbour
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 868572651📞
E-mail: robbie.odonoghue@accenture.com📧
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
URL: http://www.accenture.com🌏
The contractor is an SME
2️⃣
Contract Number: 2
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-03-30 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Baringa Partners LLP
National registration number: GB135532527
Postal address: Pavilion House
Postal code: 31 Fitzwilliam Squar
Phone: +44 2033274220📞
E-mail: adrian.palmer@baringa.com📧
URL: http://www.baringa.com🌏
3️⃣
Contract Number: 3
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-01-11 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Deloitte Ireland LLP
National registration number: 03536140KH
Postal address: Deloitte & Touche
Postal code: Earlsfort Terrace
Phone: +353 14172200📞
E-mail: tenders@deloitte.ie📧
URL: http://www.deloitte.com/ie🌏
4️⃣
Contract Number: 4
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-10-28 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Egremont Group
National registration number: 04246721
Postal address: Landmark, 33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone
Postal town: London
Postal code: W1G, 0PW
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +44 2072987878📞
E-mail: tomhardiman@egremontgroup.com📧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
URL: http://www.egremontgroup.com🌏
The contractor is an SME ✅
5️⃣
Contract Number: 5
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-02-08 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ernst & Young
National registration number: IE 4554695L
Postal address: Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street
Postal code: Dublin
Phone: +353 4794074📞
E-mail: eytendersirl@ie.ey.com📧
URL: http://www.ey.com🌏
6️⃣
Contract Number: 6
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-11-18 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Kpmg
National registration number: 9F54042G
Postal address: 1 Stokes Place
Postal code: St Stephen's Green
Phone: +353 4101468📞
E-mail: gerard.reilly@kpmg.ie📧
Fax: +353 4121468 📠
URL: http://www.kpmg.ie🌏
7️⃣
Contract Number: 7
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-08-03 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Mercer (Ireland) Limited
National registration number: 0837946H
Postal address: Charlotte House
Postal code: Charlemont Street
Phone: +353 14118439📞
E-mail: roseanna.roche@mercer.com📧
Fax: +353 16039805 📠
URL: http://www.mercer.ie🌏
8️⃣
Contract Number: 8
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-10-28 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: PA Consulting
National registration number: 8F54492V
Postal address: Centre House
Postal town: Belfast
Postal code: Belfast
Phone: +28 90736779📞
E-mail: karen.duffy@paconsulting.com📧
Fax: +28 90736779 📠
9️⃣
Contract Number: 9
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-10-11 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: PwC
National registration number: IE9526897O
Postal address: One Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Postal town: dublin
Phone: +353 17926416📞
E-mail: florence.curley@pwc.com📧
Fax: +353 17926200 📠
URL: http://www.pwc.com/ie🌏 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
1️⃣0️⃣
Contract Number: 10
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Radley Yeldar Limited
National registration number: GB 446 927416
Postal address: 24 - 27 Charlotte Road
Postal code: EC2A 3PB
E-mail: hello@ry.com📧
URL: http://www.ry.com🌏
1️⃣1️⃣
Contract Number: 11
Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Economic & Regulatory Advisory and Support Services
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-10-29 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: AFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)
National registration number: GB 717 9001 42
Postal address: King Charles House
Postal town: Oxford
Postal code: Park End Street
Phone: +44 1865812236📞
E-mail: david.cox@afry.com📧
URL: http://www.afry.com🌏
1️⃣2️⃣
Contract Number: 12
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-01-04 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Arup
National registration number: IE8F53787S
Postal address: 50 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4
Phone: +353 12334455📞
E-mail: irl_marketing@arup.com📧
URL: http://www.arup.com🌏
1️⃣3️⃣
Contract Number: 13
1️⃣4️⃣
Contract Number: 14
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-11-11 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA)
National registration number: N/a
Postal address: Queen's House
Postal code: 55-56 Lincoln's Inn
Phone: +44 02072690210📞
E-mail: procurement@cepa.co.uk📧
1️⃣5️⃣
Contract Number: 15
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-11-05 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Cra international (uk) limited
National registration number: GB 761 253 149
Postal address: 8 Finsbury Circus
Postal code: EC2M 7EA
Phone: +44 2079591550📞
E-mail: sede@crai.com📧
URL: http://www.crai.co.uk/🌏
1️⃣6️⃣
Contract Number: 16
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Economic Consulting Associates Ltd
National registration number: 696862662
Postal address: 41 Lonsdale Road
Postal code: London
Phone: +44 2076044546📞
E-mail: gail.gibson@eca-uk.com📧
Fax: +44 2076044547 📠
URL: http://www.eca-uk.com🌏
1️⃣7️⃣
Contract Number: 17
1️⃣8️⃣
Contract Number: 18
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-10-29 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Frontier Economics Ltd
National registration number: 732 0813 64
Postal address: 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DA
Phone: +44 2070317000📞
E-mail: rhona.taaffe@frontier-economics.com📧
Fax: +44 2070317001 📠
URL: http://www.frontier-economics.com🌏
1️⃣9️⃣
Contract Number: 19
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-06-16 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: NERA UK Ltd
National registration number: GB244251779
Postal address: Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street
Phone: +44 2076598752📞
E-mail: james.grayburn@nera.com📧
URL: http://www.nera.com🌏
2️⃣0️⃣
Contract Number: 20
Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: Business Strategy Advisory and Support Services
2️⃣1️⃣
Contract Number: 21
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
2️⃣2️⃣
Contract Number: 22
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
2️⃣3️⃣
Contract Number: 23
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
2️⃣4️⃣
Contract Number: 24
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-12-08 📅
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
2️⃣5️⃣
Contract Number: 25
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-12-03 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: FTI Consulting Management Solutions Limited
National registration number: IE3174342IH
Postal address: The Academy, Suite 2B, Perase Street
Postal code: Dublin 2
Phone: +353 879909993📞
E-mail: emma.pitt@fticonsulting.com📧 Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
2️⃣6️⃣
Contract Number: 26
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-12-24 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Ibm
National registration number: 16226
Postal address: IBM House
Phone: +353 0863811519📞
E-mail: cenk.kuzucu@ie.ibm.com📧
URL: http://www.ibm.ie🌏
2️⃣7️⃣
Contract Number: 27
2️⃣8️⃣
Contract Number: 28
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Pathfinder Execution Ltd (A Sia Partners Company)
National registration number: 9578564e
Postal address: Ferry House, 48 Mount Street Lower
Phone: +353 19108908📞
E-mail: lawrencevesey@sia-partners.com📧
URL: http://www.pathfinder.ie🌏
2️⃣9️⃣
Contract Number: 29
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 5 000 000 💰
Complementary information Additional information
“Section IV.1.3 above refers.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
- For Lot 1 envisaged number is 7 participants subject to...”
Section IV.1.3 above refers.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
- For Lot 1 envisaged number is 7 participants subject to that number qualifying;
- For Lot 2 envisaged number is 10 participants subject to that number qualifying;
- For Lot 3 envisaged number is 10 participants subject to that number qualifying.
1) It is our intention to use the Irish Government Procurement portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) for this competition. Access to this Portal is free of charge. Interested parties must formally register their expression of interest for this competition on eTenders before they can gain access to the PQQ documentation. All information relating to and including the pre-qualification documents, any clarifications and changes will be issued/published via this portal. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to admit to the framework agreement one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, or having awarded a contract under the framework agreement, the contracting entity reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the framework agreement and/or deliver the contract as appropriate to the circumstances pertaining to the framework.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
8) 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
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Source: OJS 2022/S 011-025227 (2022-01-12)