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Operis OJEU Newsletter Service This service is free and is available to anyone who registers on our OJEU subscription page or calls us to register. The information in this newsletter is drawn from the Official Journal of the European Union. IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION The information contained in this message is confidential and intended for the addressee only. Any unauthorised use, dissemination or copying of the information contained in the message is prohibited. While Operis Group plc has used its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this message is accurate, up to date and complete, it accepts no liability to the addressee or to any other person for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions contained in the message. While Operis has taken reasonable steps to ensure that this message (and any attachments or hyperlinks contained within it) are virus free it is the responsibility of the addressee to ensure they are virus free and Operis accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by receipt or use thereof. PROJECT
TITLE: UK-Cardiff: telecommunication consultancy services Project number: 2009/S 212-306432 Type: CONTRACT NOTICE - Services SECTION I: CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY I.1) NAME, ADDRESSES AND
CONTACT POINT(S): The Welsh Ministers,
Welsh Assembly Government, Department for the Economy & Transport —
ICT Infrastructure, Plas Glyndwr, Kingsway, Attn: Lewis Crandon, Internet address(es): General address of the
contracting authority: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/businessandeconomy/broadbandandict/initiatives/?lang=en. Further information can
be obtained at: As in above-mentioned contact point(s). I.2) TYPE OF THE CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY AND MAIN ACTIVITY OR ACTIVITIES: Body governed by public
law. Economic and financial
affairs. Education. Environment. General public services.
Health. Housing and community
amenities. Public order and safety.
Recreation, culture and
religion. Social protection. The contracting
authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no. SECTION II: OBJECT OF
THE CONTRACT II.1) DESCRIPTION II.1.1) Title attributed to the
contract by the contracting authority: ICT Infrastructure
support call off contract. II.1.2) Type of contract and
location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services. Service category: No 11.
Main place of
performance: Across Wales. NUTS code: UKL . II.1.3) The notice involves: A public contract. II.1.4) Information on framework
agreement: II.1.5) Short description of the
contract or purchase(s): The Welsh Assembly
Government recognises the importance of broadband for businesses, citizens
and all its communities — including those in rural areas. It is vital to ensure
that the underlying ICT infrastructure in To support effective
investment in ICT infrastructure, the Welsh Assembly Government is seeking to
procure suitable organisations to provide support to the Department of the
Economy and Transport's ICT Infrastructure Projects Team. Successful
organisations will be appointed to the ICT Infrastructure Projects Support
Call Off Contract under the following lots: It is envisaged that the
awarding Authority will appoint the highest scoring supplier to each of the
lots listed above. Each lot will be evaluated individually and a supplier
awarded to each lot. Suppliers can apply for more than one lot. The awarding Authority
reserves the right to request parent company and/or other guarantees of
performance and financial liability. Payment terms will be
indicated in the contract documents. Tenders to be priced in No special legal form
required but joint and several liability assumed by all group bidders before
acceptance. The Welsh Assembly
Government, on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, will be conducting this
procurement exercise through the etenderwales portal
https://etenderwales.bravoslution.com. Tender documents and other information
must be downloaded from and returned through this portal. If you require any
further assistance the BravoSolution helpdesk is available on: Email:
help@bravoslution.co.uk Phone: +44 08000112470/ Fax: +44 2070800480. Full information in
accessing the portal is found in Section VI.3. II.1.6) Common procurement
vocabulary (CPV): 71316000, 64200000,
72224000, 79212100, 73110000. II.1.7) Contract covered by the
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): Yes. II.1.8) Division into lots: Yes. Tenders should be
submitted for: one or more lots. II.1.9) Variants will be
accepted: II.2) QUANTITY OR SCOPE OF THE
CONTRACT II.2.1) Total quantity or scope: II.2.2) Options: II.3) DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
OR TIME-LIMIT FOR COMPLETION: Duration in months: 36
months with an option to extend for a further 36 months (from the award of
the contract). INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS LOT NO 1 TITLE: Passive
Network Infrastructure 1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Welsh Assembly
Government is seeking an organisation to provide technical advice and support
on Passive Network Infrastructure. Advice and support will be required on
established ICT Infrastructure owned by the Welsh Assembly Government, grant
funded projects where the Welsh Assembly Government contributes investment
and any future projects over the call off contract duration. The successful
organisation will be required, from time to time, to project manage and
deliver ICT infrastructure minor works in conjunction with DE&T Regional
Property Teams in development of Welsh Assembly Government strateigc sites in
order for future deployment of open access networks. The successful
organisation may also undertake Clerk of works duties on behalf of the Welsh
Assembly Government to ensure works are delivered to appropriate quality
standards and to maintain delivery to agreed programme of works. Passive Network includes
but is not limited to ducts, chambers, dark fibre, towers, local access fibre
and facility builds. Organisations will require an in depth knowledge of the
New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and National Joint Utilities Group code
of practice, where applicable, in deployment of ICT infrastructure across
Wales. The successful
organisation will require in depth knowledge of the application of Code
Powers under the Telecommunications Act 2003 when deploying ICT
Infrastructure across 2) COMMON PROCUREMENT
VOCABULARY (CPV): 71316000, 72224000. 3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: 4) INDICATION ABOUT
DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION: 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT LOTS: LOT NO 2 TITLE: Active
Network and New Technologies 1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Welsh Assembly
Government is seeking an organisation to provide technical advice and support
on Active Network Equipment deployed within ICT networks. Advice and support
will be required on established ICT Infrastructure owned by the Welsh
Assembly Government, grant funded projects where the Welsh Assembly
Government contributes investment and any future projects over the the call
off contract duration. Active Network Equipment
includes but is not limited to network electronics, associated network
operations and customer management systems. The organisation may be
required to advise on new and emergent technologies which may impact on 2) COMMON PROCUREMENT
VOCABULARY (CPV): 71316000, 64200000. 3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: 4) INDICATION ABOUT
DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION: 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT LOTS: LOT NO 3 TITLE: Research,
Regulation and Pricing Support 1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Welsh Assembly
Government is looking for research, regulation and pricing support for ICT
Infrastructure Project's Team relating to deployment of ICT infrastructure
across The successful
organisation will advise on the following areas (although not limited to): Provide advice and
support on the deployment of Next Generation Open Access Networks. Support the Welsh
Assembly Government in development of and continued benchmarking of wholesale
pricing for broadband for an Open Access Model to ensure its competitiveness
with other areas of the Advise on State Aid
Matters relating to ICT Infrastructure. Support the Welsh
Assembly Government in researching the availability of communications
infrastructure across Wales (including, but not limited to, fixed and
wireless broadband and mobile telephony) and identifying gaps in coverage,
including those areas that may not receive the minimum level of broadband
(currently 2Mbps) under the proposed Universal Service Commitment. Track the take up of
broadband and mobile telecommunications services and benchmark with other Undertake market
assessment to establish the long-term opportunity for securing data centre
services in 2) COMMON PROCUREMENT
VOCABULARY (CPV): 71316000, 64200000,
73110000. 3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: 4) INDICATION ABOUT
DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION: 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT LOTS: LOT NO 4 TITLE: Contract
and Commercial Support 1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Welsh Assembly
Government is looking for contract and commercial support to help and advise
the ICT Infrastructure Projects Team on a range of commercial activities
relating to deployment of ICT infrastructure across The successful
organisation will advise on the following areas (although not limited to): Complex PFI/PPP
contracting arangements ensuring value for money is delivered for ICT
Infrastructure Projects including Revenue Sharing Mechanisms. Value of ICT Infrastructure
Assets created including means of depreciation. Broadband network
architecture and the cost pressures within its Supply Chain, and specifically
Open Access or Operator Independent Networks. Broadband network
architecture and the cost pressures within its Supply Chain, and specifically
whether your organisation has experience in Open Access or Operator
Independent Networks. Where required, produce
Strategic, the Outline and the Full business cases in line with HMT Green
Book guidance and the Office of Government Commerce’s (OGC) ‘Five
Case Model’ standards for the preparation of business cases. Advise on appropriate
levels of Insurance for Public Private Initiatives including Construction All
Risks, Public and Product Liability Policies. 2) COMMON PROCUREMENT
VOCABULARY (CPV): 71316000, 64200000,
72224000. 3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: 4) INDICATION ABOUT
DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION: 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT LOTS: LOT NO 5 TITLE:
Assurance Services 1) SHORT DESCRIPTION: The Welsh Assembly
Government is seeking a suitably qualified organisation to provide Assurance
Services to its ICT infrastructure Projects. Projects can be funded from
various sources and the organisation will be tasked to audit third parties delivering
ICT Infrsatructure Projects who are in receipt of funding to ensure
conditions of funding are met and demonstrate value for money. Duties will include: Audit third parties to
ensure compliance with funding conditions. Audit and validate
accounting methods. Advise on Financial
Reports or any other information relating to defragment of funds. Reporting on non
financial performance matters. There will be a
requirement for the successful organisation to travel to third party premises
on behalf of the Client. 2) COMMON PROCUREMENT
VOCABULARY (CPV): 71316000, 79212100. 3) QUANTITY OR SCOPE: 4) INDICATION ABOUT
DIFFERENT DATE FOR DURATION OF CONTRACT OR STARTING/COMPLETION: 5) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ABOUT LOTS: SECTION III: LEGAL,
ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION III.1) CONDITIONS RELATING TO
THE CONTRACT III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees
required: The awarding authority
reserves the right to request parent company and/or other guarantees of
performance and financial liability. III.1.2) Main financing
conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant
provisions regulating them: Payment terms will be
indicated in the contract documents. Tenders to be priced in III.1.3) Legal form to be taken
by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded: No special legal form
required but joint and several liability to be assumed by all group bidders
before acceptance. III.1.4) Other particular
conditions to which the performance of the contract is subject: III.2) CONDITIONS FOR
PARTICIPATION III.2.1) Personal situation of
economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on
professional or trade registers: Information and
formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: (a) is bankrupt
or is being wound up, whose affairs are being administered by the courts, who
has entered into an arrangement with creditors or who is in any analogous
situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and
regulations; (b) is the subject of
proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory
winding-up or administration by the courts or for an arrangement with
creditors or is the subject of any other similar proceeding under national
laws or regulations; (c) has been convicted
of an offence concerning his professional conduct by a judgement which has
the force of res judicata; (d) has been guilty of
grave professional misconduct proven by any means which the contracting authorities
can justify; (e) has not fulfilled
obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in
accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is
established or those of the country of the contracting authority; (f) has not fulfilled
obligations relating to the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal
provisions of the country in which he is established or those of the country
of the contracting authority; (g) is guilty of serious
misrepresentation in supplying the information required under the provisions
of the Directive on the criteria for qualitative selection; Companies expressing an
interest must request a prequalification questionnaire and return it
completed with any associated documents using the e-tender portal by
3.12.2009 (14:00). All correspondence must quote Contract number C95/2009 10.
For consortium bids the information must be provided for each member of the
consortium. Details to be provided electronically using the e-tender portal. III.2.2) Economic and financial
capacity: Information and
formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Details to be
provided will be listed in the Pre qualification questionnaire on the
e-portal. Minimum level(s) of
standards possibly required: Details to be provided will be listed in the Pre
qualification questionnaire on the e-portal. III.2.3) Technical capacity: Information and
formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met: Details to be provided
will be listed in the Pre qualification questionnaire on the e-portal. Minimum level(s) of
standards possibly required: Details to be provided
will be listed in the Pre qualification questionnaire on the e-portal. III.2.4) Reserved contracts: No. III.3) CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO
SERVICES CONTRACTS III.3.1) Execution of the service
is reserved to a particular profession: No. III.3.2) Legal entities should
indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible
for the execution of the service: SECTION IV: PROCEDURE IV.1) TYPE OF PROCEDURE IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted. IV.1.2) Limitations on the
number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate: Envisaged number of
operators 5-8 per lot Objective criteria for
choosing the limited number of candidates: Based on the information provided
by completion of the Pre Qualification Questionnaire. IV.1.3) Reduction of the number
of operators during the negotiation or dialogue: IV.2) AWARD CRITERIA IV.2.1) Award criteria: The most economically
advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in
the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document. IV.2.2) An electronic auction
will be used: No. IV.3) ADMINISTRATIVE
INFORMATION IV.3.1) File reference number
attributed by the contracting authority: C95/2009/10. IV.3.2) Previous publication(s)
concerning the same contract: IV.3.3) Conditions for obtaining
specifications and additional documents or descriptive document: IV.3.4) Time-limit for receipt
of tenders or requests to participate: 3.12.2009 - 14:00. IV.3.5) Date of dispatch of
invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: IV.3.6) Language(s) in which
tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up: English. Other: English or English
and Welsh. IV.3.7) Minimum time frame
during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Duration in days: 90
(from the date stated for receipt of tender). IV.3.8) Conditions for opening
tenders: Persons authorised to be
present at the opening of tenders: yes. Lewis Crandon (Contract
Manager), Sharon Murphy, Phil Joslin & Christine Bone (Senior Procurement
Managers). SECTION VI:
COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION VI.1) THIS IS A RECURRENT
PROCUREMENT: No. VI.2) CONTRACT RELATED TO A
PROJECT AND/OR PROGRAMME FINANCED BY EU FUNDS: No. VI.3) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Authority reserves
the right to consider variant bids. The Contract will have
an option to extend the duration up to a period of a further 36 months. If you require
documentation in an alternative format, please contact the named contact
point in this document who will be able to provide a more suitable format.
For example, Braille, large print, Word document or audio format. E-Tender information: — Go to
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.com, — The first person
from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on
behalf of the Organisation, — Registration
involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about
your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration, — The User who
performs the Registration becomes the Super User for the Organisation, — On registering
on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a
password, — The Password
will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User
Details section of the Registration page, — In order to
log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password, — Note: If you
forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?”,
— Registration
should only be performed once for each Organisation, — If you think
that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this
Platform then you must not register again, — Please contact
the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to
the Platform, — Contact the
Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example
if they have left your Organisation), — Note: If your
Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any
additional registration. Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the
Platform, — Tenders must be
uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00 pm. Deadline for receipt of
completed pre qualification responses will be on 3.12.2009 (14:00). Buy4Wales Reference
Number: 18325. VI.4) PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL VI.4.1) Body responsible for
appeal procedures: Head of Corporate
Procurement Services, Cathays Park, UK-Cardiff CF10 3NQ. VI.4.2) Lodging of appeals: VI.4.3) Service from which
information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained: VI.5) DATE OF DISPATCH OF THIS NOTICE: 2.11.2009. |
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