The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence Forces. The SDR platform will provide enhanced capabilities to include as a minimum high bandwidth data and voice transmission for ISR applications. SDR’s, which operate in the VHF, UHF and HF bands are considered as optimal. The SDR must provide COMMSEC and TRANSEC communications for both voice and data communications. Consideration will be given to the SDR's suite of narrow band wide band waveforms. Interoperability with partner nations will be a requirement, therefore the SDR's ability to port different waveforms will be viewed as a benefit. The ability to generate and create waveforms for different tactical applications will be considered. Any purchase of an SDR will be expected to remain in service for the next 15 to 20 years. SDR's for review must be tactically fielded and have a proven maintenance and support capability.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-07-31.
The procurement was published on 2020-07-03.
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Next Generation Software Defined Radio
CON/0014/2019
Products/services: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment📦
Short description:
“The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence...”
Short description
The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence Forces. The SDR platform will provide enhanced capabilities to include as a minimum high bandwidth data and voice transmission for ISR applications. SDR’s, which operate in the VHF, UHF and HF bands are considered as optimal. The SDR must provide COMMSEC and TRANSEC communications for both voice and data communications. Consideration will be given to the SDR's suite of narrow band wide band waveforms. Interoperability with partner nations will be a requirement, therefore the SDR's ability to port different waveforms will be viewed as a benefit. The ability to generate and create waveforms for different tactical applications will be considered. Any purchase of an SDR will be expected to remain in service for the next 15 to 20 years. SDR's for review must be tactically fielded and have a proven maintenance and support capability.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 72 207 882 💰
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Additional products/services: Radio equipment📦
Additional products/services: Portable radios📦
Additional products/services: Military electronic systems📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence...”
Description of the procurement
The Defence Forces of Ireland are considering the purchase of Software Defined Radios (SDR) as the next generation of tactical radios for the Irish Defence Forces. It is envisioned that the SDR platform will provide enhanced capabilities to include as a minimum high bandwidth data and voice transmission for ISR applications. Software Defined Radios, which operate in the VHF, UHF and HF bands are considered as optimal. Characteristically the SDR must provide Commsec and Transec communications for both voice and data communications. Consideration will be given to the SDR's suite of narrow band wide band waveforms. Interoperability with partner nations will be a potential requirement for the Irish Defence Forces. Therefore, the SDR's ability to port different waveforms will be viewed as a potential benefit for the Defence Forces. The ability to generate and create waveforms for different tactical applications will be researched as part of this programme. Any purchase of an SDR will be expected to remain in service for the next 15 to 20 years. SDR's for review must be tactically fielded and have a proven maintenance and support capability.
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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 72 207 882 💰
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 contracting authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to seven (7) years with a maximum of three (3) such extension...”
Description of renewals
The contracting authority reserves the right to extend the term for a period or periods of up to seven (7) years with a maximum of three (3) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions.
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Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
Description
Additional information: See separate pre-qualification questionnaire.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions: See separate pre-qualification questionnaire.
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
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: 2
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years:
“The proposed procurement is determined to be a long term military programme with a duration which will exceed four (4) years.” Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2020-07-31
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Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin 2
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2020/S 129-315774 (2020-07-03)
Complementary information Original notice reference
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 129-315774
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2020-07-31 📅
New value
Date: 2020-08-10 📅
Other additional information
“The deadline date and time is as advised on www.etenders.gov.ie — 10 August 2020 at 12.00 noon”
Source: OJS 2020/S 134-329504 (2020-07-09)
Additional information (2020-07-14) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal address: Station Road, Newbridge
Postal town: Co. Kildare
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2020-08-10 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2020-08-17 📅
Time: 12:00
Source: OJS 2020/S 137-336908 (2020-07-14)