The PSI wishes to create a single party framework under which contracts can be awarded. An initial contract will be awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT Application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2019-11-29.
The procurement was published on 2019-10-29.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Single Party Framework for the Provision of ICT Hosting, Support and Related Services”
Products/services: Computer-related services📦
Short description:
“The PSI wishes to create a single party framework under which contracts can be awarded. An initial contract will be awarded under the framework for four (4)...”
Short description
The PSI wishes to create a single party framework under which contracts can be awarded. An initial contract will be awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT Application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 525 000 💰
The PSI wishes to create a single party framework under which contracts can be awarded. An initial contract will be awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT Application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 525 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 84
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals:
“The duration of the framework agreement will be for four (4) years. It is intended to award an initial contract for a period of four (4) years with the...”
Description of renewals
The duration of the framework agreement will be for four (4) years. It is intended to award an initial contract for a period of four (4) years with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years, subject to satisfactory annual review of performance.
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Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
“It is anticipated that the top 5 scoring candidates will be invited to tender, subject to that number meeting the criteria and rules outlined in the...”
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates
It is anticipated that the top 5 scoring candidates will be invited to tender, subject to that number meeting the criteria and rules outlined in the qualification questionnaire.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions:
“Please refer to documentation available from www.etenders.gov.ie using System ID — 159569.” Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
Procedure Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator
Description
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years:
“For continuity of service it is anticipated that while the framework is for 4 years, the duration of contracts may be awarded for a period upto 7 years.” Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2019-11-29
17:00 📅
Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 2019-12-16 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 24
Complementary information Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement ✅
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2026.
Additional information
“1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for...”
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (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 website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to respond electronically to the competition. There is a maximum upload limit of 2 GB per document on etenders. Documents larger than this should be divided into smaller files prior to upload or zipped;
3) Should you experience difficulty when uploading documents please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email etenders@eu-supply.com or Telephone: 353 (0) 21 243 92 77 (9.00 a.m.-17.30 p.m. GMT);
4) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie using System ID 159569 as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those parties 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.
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Name: High Court
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
URL: www.courts.ie🌏 Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
“In accordance with Directive 89/665/EEC and the corresponding Amending Directive 2007/66/EC implemented by Irish Regulation 130 of 25.3.2010.” Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Consult a legal advisor
Postal town: n/a
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2019/S 211-517174 (2019-10-29)
Contract award notice (2021-04-21) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal town: Dublin 2
Postal code: D02 TD72
Contact person: Lorraine Horgan
E-mail: procurement@psi.ie📧
URL: www.psi.ie🌏
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“An initial contract awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum...”
Short description
An initial contract awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 525 000 💰
Description
Main site or place of performance: Dublin Ireland.
Description of the procurement:
“An initial contract awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum...”
Description of the procurement
An initial contract awarded under the framework for four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further period of three (3) years, subject to a maximum duration of seven (7) years. The scope of the framework is intended to provide PSI with ICT application hosting, support and related services. It should be noted that PSI is also currently undergoing a large organisation-wide Business Transformation Project (BTP) which will also require support.
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Quality criterion (name):
“Fitness for purpose and technical merit of proposed solution in addressing requirements of the PSI”
Quality criterion (weighting): 30 %
Quality criterion (name): Quality and expertise of team proposed
Quality criterion (name): Service level agreement
Quality criterion (weighting): 5 %
Quality criterion (name): Reliability and continuity of supply
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 30 %
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 211-517174
Award of contract
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Contract Number: 1
Title:
“Single Party Framework for the Provision of ICT Hosting, Support and Related Services”
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2020-09-01 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
Name and address of the contractor
Name: IT Force
Postal address: 8 Richview Office Park, Clonskeagh
Postal town: Dublin 14
Postal code: D14 X652
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Region: Dublin🏙️
The contractor is an SME ✅ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 525 000 💰
Complementary information Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Postal town: x
Source: OJS 2021/S 080-206595 (2021-04-21)