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CfT: Request for Tenders for the Provision of Digital Audio Recording Solution and Related Services for the Houses of the Oireachtas Service

Name of Contracting Authority:
Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Title:
Request for Tenders for the Provision of Digital Audio Recording Solution and Related Services for the Houses of the Oireachtas Service
CfT CA Unique ID:
2024/1022
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”). In summary, the Services comprise: The provision of a Digital Audio Recording Solution and Related Services for the Debates Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas Service to be delivered over a period of up to five years, subject to satisfactory performance, budget availability and ongoing need. The initial contract is for a term of three years with two possible one-year extensions subject to satisfactory performance, budget availability, ongoing need and the contracting authority’s obligations at law. The Debates Office produces the Official Report of proceedings of the Dáil, Seanad and Committees. The Official Report is produced in real time using the recorded digital audio sound files. The importance of these services cannot be overstated. The Official Report is the historical record of the Oireachtas debates and is a legal document which may be relied on, for example, in cases of dispute and tribunals of inquiry. Tenderers must demonstrate and guarantee that they can fulfil the requirements set out in this document to ensure reliability and continuity of supply of service.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
50342000-Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment
32353000-Sound recordings
32342410-Sound equipment
51313000-Installation services of sound equipment
92370000-Sound technician
32300000-Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
32330000-Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
32331300-Sound-reproduction apparatus
32332300-Sound recorders
32350000-Parts of sound and video equipment
32351000-Accessories for sound and video equipment
48521000-Music or sound editing software package
72212521-Music or sound editing software development services
51310000-Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
32333000-Video recording or reproducing apparatus
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
Estimated value (EUR):
7,500,000
Awarded (CAN) value:
7,500,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
20/01/2025 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
10/01/2025 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
20/01/2025 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
60 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
6 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
09/12/2024 07:50
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:750053-202...
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:306210-202...
Date of Awarding:
08/05/2025 14:49
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two