ComReg T20860 RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Professional Services in relation to the Data Act to the ComReg

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

Commission for Communications Regulation ran this procurement for “ComReg T20860 RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Professional Services in relation to the Data Act to the ComReg” as an operational contract requiring implementation and sustained service execution. The extracted pack showed qualification-stage material with references to later ITT technical depth; practical activity therefore centred on building, integrating, and operating the specified service stack with compliant reporting and handover obligations where stated. Constituent activities and named work elements in the supplied extracts:

• Title: ComReg T20860 RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Professional Services in relation to the Data Act to the ComReg
• 8 ComReg estimates that the expenditure on the Services to be covered by the Framework Agreement may amount to €12.5m[2] (excl
• Tenderer is required to supply its Tax Clearance Access Number and Tax Reference Number in Part III of the ESPD to facilitate online verificatio
• to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Professional Services in relation to the Data Act to the Commission for Communications Regulation
• Appendix 1: Description of the Services – Specification Requirements
• Appendix 6: Data Handling Requirements for Service Providers
• “Framework Agreement” means the agreement to be entered into between ComReg and the Preferred Tenderer(s) for the Services, the final draft of which is attached at Appendix 5 of the RFT.
• “Services” means the services more particularly described in Appendix 1 of this RFT.
• “Tenderer” means the single enterprise or Consortium who submits a Tender in response to this RFT and who will, if successful, take contractual and organisational responsibility for delivering the Services Contract.
• 1.1 The Commission invites Tenders from Tenderers, in particular from operators with the necessary experience and expertise for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Services as described in this RFT.
• 1.2 In summary, the Services comprise of the provision of various forms of assistance to ComReg in relation to the Data Act[1]. For
• [ComReg T20860 RFT to establish Multi Supplier Framework Agreement.docx] appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Services as described in this RFT. Non-binding monetary references in the source were treated as context only and were not used as qualification thresholds.

3. Background & buyer context

The buyer context reflected a formal Irish public-procurement route, with pre-qualification used to control entry into the tender stage.

• 1.6 1.7 1.8 ComReg estimates that the expenditure on the Services to be covered by the Framework Agreement may amount to €12.5m[2] (excl. VAT) over the term, including any extensions. Tenderers must understand that this figure is an estimate only based on current and future expected usage. ComReg’s policy seeks to encourage participation on a fair and equal basis by Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”) in this Competition. SMEs that believe the scope of this Competition is beyond their technical or business capacity are encouraged, subject to paragraph 2.5, to explore the possibilities of forming relationships with other SMEs or with larger enterprises. Through such relationships they can participate and contribute to the successful implementation of any Framework Agreement and/or Call-off Contract that may result from this Competition and therefore increase their social and economic benefits. Larger enterprises are also encouraged, subject to paragraph 2.5, to consider the practical ways that SMEs can be included in their proposals to maximise the social and economic benefits of any Framework Agreement and/or Call-off Contracts that may result from this Competition. ComReg is conducting this Competition by way of open procedure. This Competition is being advertised on www.etenders.gov,ie and in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). The estimated value of the expenditure on the Services is above the threshold for application of

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement — — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.
• Insurance — — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.; public liability insurance with minimum cover of €12.7M (or Stg £10M) for each and every claim;; employer’s liability insurance with minimum cover of €12.7M (or Stg £10M) for each and every claim;
• Certifications — not specified for this tender
• Past experience — not specified for this tender
• Personnel — not specified for this tender
• Geographic / facility constraints — not specified for this tender Additional binding lines surfaced in the deterministic extract:
• — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.
• public liability insurance with minimum cover of €12.7M (or Stg £10M) for each and every claim;
• employer’s liability insurance with minimum cover of €12.7M (or Stg £10M) for each and every claim;
• ramework Agreement, the following minimum levels and types of insurances: Type of Insurance Indemnity Limit Employer’s Liability * €12.7M (or Stg £10M) limit for any one claim o
• r series of claims arising out of a single occurrence Public Liability* €6.5M (or STG £5M) limit for any one claim or
• series of claims arising out of a single occurrence Professional indemnity € Contract Value and Risks (Min is €50K)[4] for any one occurren

5. Award criteria & scoring

6. Submission requirements

• Method statement / response document (template/page limits) — Appendix 1 questionnaire/PQQ response was required.
• CVs (page count, named roles) — not specified in extract.
• Pricing schedule (format/template) — expected at ITT stage.
• Case studies (number/value range) — client references/comparable project evidence was referenced.
• Declarations (ESPD/Bona Fides/Tax/COI) — ESPD/declaration/statement-of-confirmation language was present.
• Mandatory site visit — not specified in extract.
• Submission portal and formatting — eTenders portal and PDF electronic copies were referenced. Submission-related source lines:
• Refer to RFT on eTenders CFT 7112867 File reference number attributed by the contracting authority or contracting entity (if applicable)([[4
• Tenderer is required to supply its Tax Clearance Access Number and Tax Reference Number in Part III of the ESPD to facilitate online verificatio
• mit a separate e-ESPD in respect of each such Consortium Member and/or Subcontractor; and 2
• Appendix 1: Description of the Services – Specification Requirements
• Appendix 4: Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer
• Appendix 5: Framework Agreement (including Call-off Contract)

7. Key dates & process

8. Contract terms that matter

Contract duration in the extract: not stated. Payment cycle, SLA/KPI schedule, and penalty regime were not fully disclosed in the snippets unless listed below.

• VERIFIED PHRASES (deterministic regex extract from the documents — treat as authoritative for numerical claims)
• Appendix 1: Description of the Services – Specification Requirements
• In this RFT, the following terms and expressions have the following meaning:
• "Consortium" means a partnership, consortium, joint venture or any other grouping of entities formed to constitute a Tenderer.
• "Invitation to Participate or ITP" means an invitation to Framework Members to participate in a Mini-Competition pursuant to the terms of the Framework Agreement.
• "Mini-Competition" means a competition to award a Call-off Contract conducted in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
• 1.3 This Competition is divided into four Lots (each a “Lot”, together “the Lots”). Each Lot will result in a separate Framework Agreement. The Lots are: Lot 1: Technical Lot 2: Regulatory and enforcement Lot 3: Market Monitoring Lot 4: Digital Literacy and Market Engagement Note it is not necessary for each person or indeed all persons to have relevant experience for all the requirements set out in the lot. There may be cases where there will be requirements, through mini-competitions, for members of various lots to work together. While separate terms of reference will issue there are likely to be common touch points where Service Providers will need to work together. It is anticipated that the highest ranked Tenderers in each Lot will be admitted to the relevant Framework Agreement. Subject to the quantity and quality of the Tenders received, ComReg anticipates that it may admit up to 3 to 5 Framework Members for each Lot. ComReg reserves the right to admit less or more members to a Framework Agreement at its absolute discretion. Secondment of staff Periodically, ComReg may require staff from the Framework Member to be seconded to it for any of the above areas. Where this arises ComReg may require the secondee(s) to attend ComReg’s offices for all or part of the secondment. As per rules of the Framework Agreement, full specification requirements, location and term would be detailed in the Invitation to Participate in a mini competition.
• [ComReg T20860 RFT to establish Multi Supplier Framework Agreement.docx] to attend ComReg’s offices for all or part of the secondment. As per rules of the Framework Agreement, full specification requirements, location and term would be detailed in the Invitation to Participate in a mini competition.

9. Risks, red flags & unusuals

• Qualification gate: the deterministic extract included a turnover threshold line (— use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.), which can materially narrow bidder pool composition.
• The two-step process (PQQ then ITT) shifted effort to compliance evidence early, with competitive scoring detail potentially deferred.
• Technical and contractual granularity appeared ITT-dependent, increasing ambiguity at qualification stage for non-incumbent bidders.

10. SME fit assessment

This competition looked most accessible to firms with established public-sector tender capability, documented financial capacity, and direct operational experience in the relevant service category.

• Credible bidder profile — mid-sized to large specialist with formal QA/compliance process.
• Consortium / sub-contracting — allowed or addressed in the extracts (Appendix references and reliance provisions).
• Indicative bid-prep effort — 6 to 12 working days for evidence collation, form completion, and review cycles at PQQ level.
• Pwin signal — strongest for bidders with reusable qualification artefacts, comparable references, and low-friction mobilisation capability.

11. Where to dig deeper

• Source RFT/PQQ filenames: ComReg T20860 RFT to establish Multi Supplier Framework Agreement.docx, ComReg T20860 Indicative Framework Agreement Multi Supplier.docx, RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Professi.
• eTenders CFT / notice reference: contract notice on www.eTenders.gov.ie..
• Clarification contact / portal: eTenders message portal (email not surfaced in extract).
• Key attachments to prioritise: RFT on eTenders CFT 7112867 File reference number attributed by the contracting, RFT to establish Multi Supplier Framework Agreement.docx] ![Macintosh HD:Users:dshe, Appendix 1: Description of the Services – Specification Requirements.