Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2023-05-24
Buyer: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Country: IE
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 71314000: Energy and related services | 71314200: Energy management services | 71314300: Energy-efficiency consultancy services | 71315200 | 71315210
Estimated value: 5000000 EUR
Submission deadline: 2023-06-28
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Four multi-party framework agreements for the provision of supports to the Business Supports Programmes
This RFT invites proposals from suitably qualified services providers to establish four multi-party framework agreements for the provision of supports to the Business Supports Programmes. Each framework agreement will cover a separate lot as listed below:
Tenderers may submit a response for one or more lots. There is no restriction on the number of lots any Tenderer may be appointed to. Tenderers may submit responses as part of consortiums for individual lots.
The purpose of Lot 1 is to put in place a framework of experts and advisors for services to both large companies and SMEs. With a rapidly changing landscape in which businesses operate, the requirement to provide supports and update policy requires a diverse and high-quality pool of expertise from which to consult.
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of two year(s) (“the Term”) which subject to satisfactory performance, organisational needs and budget availability, may be extended for up to two consecutive periods of twelve months each on the same terms and conditions
Lot 2 is to put in place a framework of experts and advisors for large companies. SEAI engages directly with large businesses through operational or engineering department experts, and senior management to drive a structured energy management systems built on energy efficiency. The systems are based on ISO50001, IS399 Energy Efficient Design and other networking and communications initiatives increasingly focused on industry decarbonisation. For further information see RFT at www.etenders.gov.ie
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of two year(s) (“the Term”) which subject to satisfactory performance, organisational needs and budget availability, may be extended for up to two consecutive periods of twelve months each on the same terms and conditions
SEAI offers a wide range of training and financial supports to help SMEs on their energy efficiency journey. The SEAI Energy Academy is a free online learning resource for businesses. SEAI provides management workshops, Training, guidance documents, case studies grants & financial supports to SMEs.
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of two year(s) (“the Term”) which subject to satisfactory performance, organisational needs and budget availability, may be extended for up to two consecutive periods of twelve months each on the same terms and conditions.
The purpose of Lot 4 is to assist with the strategic delivery of SEAI business supports, including specialised administration, engagement and communications.
SEAI will initially award a framework agreement for a term of two year(s) (“the Term”) which subject to satisfactory performance, organisational needs and budget availability, may be extended for up to two consecutive periods of twelve months each on the same terms and conditions.

Eligibility requirements: For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.

Award value: 5000000