Electronic components

Tender description

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) have a 3 year requirement for the provision of low value, high volume orders for a wide range of engineering, electrical, electronic and test components. The successful service provider will have a catalogue system in place (on-line and hard copy) to facilitate the wide varying needs of all engineering departments within IÉ. IÉ require the successful service provider to have in place an infrastructure that allows for a nationwide and same day delivery (orders placed before 12:00) and next day delivery (orders placed after 12:00). In addition, IÉ are also seeking a trade counter facility to accommodate walk in requirements. Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) have a 3 year requirement for the provision of low value, high volume orders for a wide range of engineering, electrical, electronic and test components. The anticipated annual contract value, split across multiple low value orders, is estimated to be in the region of 125 000 EUR to 150 000 EUR per annum. The successful service provider will have a catalogue system in place (on-line and hard copy) to facilitate the wide varying needs of all engineering departments within IÉ. IÉ require the successful service provider to have in place an infrastructure that allows for a nationwide and same day delivery (orders placed before 12:00) and next day delivery (orders placed after 12:00). In addition, IÉ are also seeking a trade counter facility to accommodate walk in requirements. Historical purchasing data (May 2014 to January 2017) over the life of the existing agreement is as follows; Orders Below EUR100 — Qty 409 (Average Order Value EUR54.24) Orders Between EUR101 and EUR200 — Qty 342 (Average Order Value EUR143.22) Orders Between EUR201 and EUR300 — Qty 224 (Average Order Value EUR247.43) Orders Between EUR301 and EUR400 — Qty 164 (Average Order Value EUR352.49) Orders Between EUR401 and EUR500 — Qty 198 (Average Order Value EUR455.30) Orders Between EUR500 and EUR1,000 — Qty 177 (Average Order Value EUR700.66) The successful service provider will be required to work within an agreed service level agreement. IÉ are also seeking, over the life of the 3 year agreement, to reduce the cost of procurement. To achieve this, IÉ will be seeking innovative procurement solutions from the successful service provider.