Provision of Secure Print Services

National Transport Authority

As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all small public service vehicles must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information.
The Authority wishes to invite tenders for the provision of secure print services in order to fulfil the requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies.
A range of secure print services is required:
Category 1: Area roof-sign stickers (RSS);
Category 2: ID cards โ€” the Driver Display Card;
Category 3: ID cards โ€” the Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card;
Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs;
Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates;
Category 6: Frangible Adhesive Authentication Seals;
Category 7: Warrant Cards for Authorised Persons.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-09-28. The procurement was published on 2020-08-20.

Suppliers

The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:

Who? What? Where?
Procurement history
Date Document
2020-08-20 Contract notice
2020-12-07 Contract award notice
Contract notice (2020-08-20)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Printing services
Short description:
As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all small public service vehicles must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information. The Authority wishes to invite tenders for the provision of secure print services in order to fulfil the requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies. A range of secure print services is required: Category 1: Area roof-sign stickers (RSS); Category 2: ID cards โ€” the Driver Display Card; Category 3: ID cards โ€” the Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card; Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs; Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates; Category 6: Frangible Adhesive Authentication Seals; Category 7: Warrant Cards for Authorised Persons.
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Notice metadata
Original language: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Services
Regulation: European Union, with participation of GPA countries
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Printing services ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Additional CPV: Printed matter and related products ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Place of performance
NUTS region: Ireland ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Awarding authority type: National or federal Agency/Office
Awarding authority name: National Transport Authority
Postal address: Dun Sceine, Harcourt Lane, Iveagh Court
Postal code: D02WT20
Postal town: Dublin
Contact
Internet address: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/ ๐ŸŒ
E-mail: procurement@nationaltransport.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: +353 18798300 ๐Ÿ“ž
Fax: +353 18798333 ๐Ÿ“ 
URL for documents: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=172502&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ
URL for participation: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=172502&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-08-20 ๐Ÿ“…
Submission deadline: 2020-09-28 ๐Ÿ“…
Publication date: 2020-08-25 ๐Ÿ“…
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 164-398836
OJ-S issue: 164
Additional information
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them. Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. Refer to procurement documents for further information.
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Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all small public service vehicles must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information.
The Authority wishes to invite tenders for the provision of secure print services in order to fulfil the requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies.
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A range of secure print services is required:
Category 1: Area roof-sign stickers (RSS);
Category 2: ID cards โ€” the Driver Display Card;
Category 3: ID cards โ€” the Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card;
Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs;
Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates;
Category 6: Frangible Adhesive Authentication Seals;
Category 7: Warrant Cards for Authorised Persons.
As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all SPSVs (small public service vehicles) must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information.
The Authority wishes to invite tenders from suitably experienced and accredited parties for the provision of secure print services in order to fulfil the Authorityโ€™s requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies.
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A range of secure print services are required under the following seven (7) categories.
โ€” Category 1: Area roof-sign stickers (RSS);
โ€” Category 2: ID cards โ€” the Driver Display Card;
โ€” Category 3: ID cards โ€” the Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card;
โ€” Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs;
โ€” Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates;
โ€” Category 6: Frangible Adhesive Authentication Seals; and
โ€” Category 7: Warrant Cards for Authorised Persons.
Duration: 24 months
Description of renewals:
If the services provided are deemed to be satisfactory the contract may be renewed annually up to a maximum of 2 years after the end of the second year. The Authority reserves the right not to extend the contract beyond the first 24 month period, to review the services annually after the initial 24 month period and to terminate the contract if the levels are deemed to be unsatisfactory.
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Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: As set out in procurement documents.
Contract execution
Contract performance conditions: As set out in procurement documents.

Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Tender validity period: 2021-03-27 ๐Ÿ“…
Tender opening date: 2020-09-28 ๐Ÿ“…
Tender opening time: 14:00

Contracting authority
Identity
National registration number: N/a
Contact
Contact point: Igor Popenko
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1149 ๐ŸŒ
Documents URL: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=172502&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ๐ŸŒ

Reference
Additional information
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
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Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
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The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Refer to procurement documents for further information.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Phone: +353 18886000 ๐Ÿ“ž
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Fax: +353 18886125 ๐Ÿ“ 
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie ๐ŸŒ
Information about review deadlines:
As set out in S.I. No 130/2010 European Communities (Public Authorities' Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (in particular Regulation 7 thereof).
Source: OJS 2020/S 164-398836 (2020-08-20)
Contract award notice (2020-12-07)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all Small Public Service Vehicles must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information. The Authority wishes to invite tenders for the provision of Secure Print Services in order to fulfil the requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies. A range of secure print services is required: Category 1: Area Roof-sign Stickers (RSS) Category 2: ID cards โ€“ The Driver Display Card Category 3: ID cards โ€“ The Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates Category 6: Frangible Adhesive Authentication Seals Category 7: Warrant Cards for Authorised Persons.
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Total value of the procurement: 564 219 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice

Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2020-12-07 ๐Ÿ“…
Publication date: 2020-12-11 ๐Ÿ“…
Identifiers
Notice number: 2020/S 242-598506
Refers to notice: 2020/S 164-398836
OJ-S issue: 242
Additional information
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them. Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted. Refer to procurement documents for further information.
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Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:
As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all Small Public Service Vehicles must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information.
The Authority wishes to invite tenders for the provision of Secure Print Services in order to fulfil the requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies.
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Category 1: Area Roof-sign Stickers (RSS)
Category 2: ID cards โ€“ The Driver Display Card
Category 3: ID cards โ€“ The Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card
Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs
Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates
Category 6: Frangible Adhesive Authentication Seals
As part of their licensing conditions under the Taxi Regulations Act 2013 and associated regulations, all SPSVs (Small Public Service Vehicles) must display certain information in/on the vehicle and drivers must carry other forms of information.
The Authority wishes to invite tenders from suitably experienced and accredited parties for the provision of Secure Print Services in order to fulfil the Authorityโ€™s requirements for secure printing. The proposed contract intends to provide a high level of security around printing, while introducing opportunities for cost reductions through decreased waste and enforcement of print policies.
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โ€” Category 1: Area Roof-sign Stickers (RSS),
โ€” Category 2: ID cards โ€“ The Driver Display Card,
โ€” Category 3: ID cards โ€“ The Driverโ€™s Licence Smart Card,
โ€” Category 4: Tamper Evident In-Vehicle Licence Discs,
โ€” Category 5: Vehicle Licence Certificates,

Procedure
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Tendererโ€™s approach to service delivery
Quality criterion (weighting): 60
Quality criterion (name): Quality of proposed resources
Quality criterion (weighting): 10
Quality criterion (name): Quality of samples
Quality criterion (weighting): Pass/Fail
Price (weighting): 30

Award of contract
Date of contract conclusion: 2020-12-01 ๐Ÿ“…
Name: RW Pierce
National registration number: IE6378648S
Postal address: Unit K1, M7 Business Park, Co. Kildare
Postal town: Naas
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Phone: +353 45895000 ๐Ÿ“ž
E-mail: john@rwpierce.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Internet address: http://www.rwpierce.ie ๐ŸŒ
Total value of the procurement: 564 219 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1

Reference
Additional information
The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
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Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured.
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Source: OJS 2020/S 242-598506 (2020-12-07)