Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2021-12-07
Buyer: EirGrid plc
Country: IE
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 32400000 | 32413100 | 32420000 | 32421000 | 32422000
Estimated value: 11000000 EUR
Submission deadline: 2022-01-12
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: EirGrid has a requirement for the supply and delivery of IT Network and Security Equipment and Support Services to EirGrid Group's multiple sites based around the island of Ireland.
Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list for one or more or all of the applicable Lots in accordance with this PQQ.
•	Datacentre Equipment (datacentre cabinets, cabinet power distribution and related accessories) – Supply Only
In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations
•	Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment
The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 6,600,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations
•	Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment
The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 2,400,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
In additional to the above, this contract will include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following related services at all EirGrid locations
•	Provide the ability for EirGrid to log support calls directly with the manufacturer for all equipment
The initial contract period envisaged is three years with the possibility to extend for two terms of an additional two (2) years and a final extension of one (1) year, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the members. The estimated spend of 2,400,000 EUR is taking into account the full duration of the contract including the possible extensions.
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (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.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.

Eligibility requirements: Please see Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this notice

Award value: 11000000