Call for Tenders for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies for St James’s Hospital
Value
€372k
Deadline
25 Mar
25 Mar 2024
Value
€372k
Deadline
25 Mar
Tender for general electrical supplies at St James's Hospital over 12 months
Tender for general electrical supplies at St James's Hospital over 12 months
Bidder profile
Mid-sized to large firms with public sector tender experience and operational capability in electrical supplies.
Risks & flags
- Turnover threshold
- Two-step qualification process
- Compliance evidence required
Briefing
AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.
1. At a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Buyer | St James's Hospital |
| Title | Call for Tenders for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies for St James’s Hospital. |
| CPV / category | supplies |
| Estimated value | 372000.00 |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | not stated |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | Ireland |
| Contract length | 12 months |
| Submission deadline | 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | not stated |
2. Scope of Work
St James's Hospital ran this procurement for “Call for Tenders for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies for St James’s Hospital.” 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:
- Service Level Agreement, which has not been rectified after 30 days from the Employer serving written notic
- [001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx] The CA undertakes to hold any information provided to it by Tenderers on a confidential basis, subject to the CA’s obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2014. If, for any reason it is intended that information provided to the CA should not be disclosed because of its sensitive nature, then it is incumbent upon the person or body when supplying the information, to make clear this intention, and to specify the reason for the information’s sensitivity. The CA will endeavour to consult with any Tenderer supplying sensitive information before making a decision on any Freedom of Information request received.
- Please email the helpdesk on [email protected]. However, if your technical enquiry is urgent, you can call 021 243 92 77 (please dial +353 21 243 92 77 if calling from outside of Ireland) during office hours (09:00am – 17:30pm GMT).
- “Service Level Agreement” Shall mean the Agreement to achieve the CA requirements
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- The CA reserves the right to divide the contract between Tenderer(s) and to accept all or part of an itemised tender to ensure minimum risk and impact to patients, patient care providers (staff) and their support services in the event of product quality and/or supply chain failures.
- 1 For guidance on ePost-box facilities refer to section 6 (Page 9) of electronic tender management system quick guide.
- [001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx] The CA is seeking a total managed solution where by the Successful Tenderer(s) will be the Primary Tenderer(s) who will bear full responsibility for the delivery of the product and service. Elements of the contract may be Sub-Contracted however submissions should make clear which company is proposed as the Primary Tenderer and which companies are proposed as Sub-Contractors.
- During the CfT period clarifications may be sought in writing from Tenderer(s), using the e-Tenders messaging tool. Clarifications may include testimonials from customers in support of particular aspects of a tender, whether such aspects are contained in the original submission or in subsequent responses to requests for clarification. Deadlines will be imposed for the receipt of such clarifications and failure to meet these deadlines may result in the disqualification of the tender submitted or loss of marks. Responses to requests for clarification shall not materially change any of the elements of the proposals submitted. Unsolicited communications from Tenderer(s) will not be entertained during the evaluation period. 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.
- idence from an objective source confirming that they are in a sound financial position and that they have a turnover of €372,000 per annum over the past three years
- [001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx] The CA undertakes to hold any information provided to it by Tenderers on a confidential basis, subject to the CA’s obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2014. If, for any reason it is intended that information provided to the CA should not be disclosed because of its sensitive nature, then it is incumbent upon the person or body when supplying the information, to make clear this intention, and to specify the reason for the information’s sensitivity. The CA will endeavour to consult with any Tenderer supplying sensitive information before making a decision on any Freedom of Information request received.
- Please note: The onus is on Tenderer(s) to present clear and accurate responses rather than on CA staff to decipher mistakes. Tenderer(s) are requested to insert their response on the relevant CfT Response Document provided. The CA cannot be responsible for, and will not consider submissions, which are badly drafted or contain fundamental errors or omissions.
- [001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx] The Tenderer, before the commencement of the contract, shall take out a policy or policies with an approved insurance company to the amounts set out below. Such policy or policies duly completed shall be furnished to the Hospital for approval before the commencement of the contract.
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.; Insurance Type Required Insurance Level Employers Liability €13m Public Liability €6.5m Product Liability €6; Rule: Tenderer(s) are required to provide current insurance certificates or a broker’s letter confirming the following types and levels of insurance: Employers Liability €13m, Public Liability €6.5m, Products Liability €6
- Certifications — Rule: Tenderer(s) are required to provide current insurance certificates or a broker’s letter confirming the following types and levels of insurance: Employers Liability €13m, Public Liability €6.5m, Products Liability €6
- 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.
- Insurance Type Required Insurance Level Employers Liability €13m Public Liability €6.5m Product Liability €6
- Rule: Tenderer(s) are required to provide current insurance certificates or a broker’s letter confirming the following types and levels of insurance: Employers Liability €13m, Public Liability €6.5m, Products Liability €6
- Insurance Type Required Insurance Level Employer Liability €13m Public Liability €6.5m Professional Liability €6
5. Award criteria & scoring
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-criteria | Pass/fail threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| [001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx] The CA has outlin | 60% | not stated | not stated |
| Award Criteria Percentage (%) Maximum Score Achievable * not stated not stated not stated | |||
| A Ultimate Cost - Sample List 15 (%) N/A N/A not stated not stated not stated | |||
| B Ultimate Cost - Discount Rate (%) on Recommended Retail Price (RRP) 25 ( not stated not stated not stated | |||
| C Quality, Functional & Technical 10 (%) 1,000 600 not stated not stated not stated | |||
| Ultimate Cost Criteria (40%) | 40% | not stated | not stated |
| The documents indicated a staged process (qualification, then tender). Any explicit MEAT split is captured above where a numeric line was visible; otherwise it remained not specified in the provided text extract. |
6. Submission requirements
- Method statement / response document (template/page limits) — not specified in extract.
- 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:
- /Default/SiteContent/UserGuides/etenders%20Supplier%20Quick%20User%20Guide
- Document 003 Compulsory Pricing Schedule for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies
- Tenderers are advised that any contract(s) resulting from this CfT process will incorporate the CA’s Terms and Conditions herein (document 004) and that by submitting a tender, tenderers agree with these terms and conditions.
- Interested Parties are advised to read all the tender documentation and to ensure that their submission complies with the instructions contained in this CfT and that all information requested is returned in the 002 Tender Response Document for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies (Economic, Financial and Technical Capacity), 003 Compulsory Pricing Schedule for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies and 005 Specification and Minimum Requirements for General Electrical Supplies.
- Valid applications must be submitted using www.etenders.gov.ie
- The Closing date for receipt of valid tenders, exclusively by electronic means on www.etenders.gov.ie is:
7. Key dates & process
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | not specified |
| Clarification deadline | not specified |
| Mandatory site visit | not specified |
| Tender deadline (date + time) | 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | not specified |
| Contract start | not specified |
| Go-live / mobilisation | not stated |
| Date surfaced in documents | 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 |
| Date surfaced in documents | Regulations 2016 |
| Date surfaced in documents | Directive 2014 |
| Date surfaced in documents | February 2024 |
8. Contract terms that matter
Contract duration in the extract: 12 months. Payment cycle, SLA/KPI schedule, and penalty regime were not fully disclosed in the snippets unless listed below.
- Sector: Office Supplies & Equipment
- VERIFIED PHRASES (deterministic regex extract from the documents — treat as authoritative for numerical claims)
- FFB0011D MEDICAL EQUIPMENT; (UNDER €3,800) EA
- KYA0135D LABORATORY EQUIPMENT;(UNDER €3800) EA
- UTC1211D CATERING EQUIP;(UNDER €3800.00) SJH EA
- WBY0465B OFFICE EQUIPMENT (UNDER €3,800) EA
- There are three extension periods of 12 months (3 x 12 months)
- erm of the Agreement shall rollover for a further period of 12 months (the ‘Second Term’) unless SJH has noti
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: 001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx,
[001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx, Schedule for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies .
- eTenders CFT / notice reference: OJEU) procurement process in relation to the Provision of Genera.
- Clarification contact / portal: [email protected].
- Key attachments to prioritise: Schedule for the Provision of General Electrical Supplies and 005 Specification and Mini, appendixes, by electronic means and through e-Tenders only., Schedule 2.1 b) in Document 002 Tender Response Document for the Provision of General El.
This tender has been awarded
- Phibsboro Electrical wholesalers ltd · 04 Apr 2025
- Phibsboro Electrical wholesalers ltd · 01 Jun 2024
Can you bid?
Minimum turnover
€372,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€6,000,000
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Lots (1)
Supply of general electrical products meeting EU standards for St. James's Hospital.
Documents (5)
005 Specification and Minimum Requirements for General Electrical Supplies.docx
54.7 KB · Specification
001 Call for to Tenders for General Electrical Supplies.docx
604.6 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
003 Compulsory Pricing Schedule for General Electrical Supplies.xlsx
42.7 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
004 SJH Terms and Conditions.docx
543.1 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
002 Tender Response Document for General Electrical Supplies.doc
650.5 KB
Original notice text
St James's Hospital seeks tenders for general electrical supplies, requiring a managed solution with a primary tenderer responsible for delivery and compliance with service level agreements.
AI analysis updated 4 months ago
Value
€372k
Deadline
25 Mar
Buyer
St James's HospitalLocation
Ireland
Procedure
Open
Clarification
15 Mar 2024
eTenders ID
3145215
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