ECMWF/ITT/2021/319 Framework for Communication Services

Concepts

• business services
• reading
• ecmwf
• european center for medium-range weather forecasts
• communication services
• service areas
• initial framework
• lifetime of the framework
• graphic design services
• strategic communications consultancy

Location

Reading, UK

Description

European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is issuing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) which will result in setting up of a framework contract with a number of agencies to provide the communication services for ECMWF.

Total Quantity or Scope

European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is issuing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) which will result in setting up of a framework contract with a number of agencies to provide the communication services for ECMWF. The initial framework will be for three years with the possibility of two extensions, each for 1 year. The indicative budget over the lifetime of the framework is £850,000 to £1,000,000 which may be reviewed at regular intervals. This ITT aims to create a roster of agencies with skills and proven track records in the service areas below: (a) Press releases creation and dissemination (b) Graphic design services (c) Content development (visual and editorial) (d) Video production (e) Events organisation and management for physical or hybrid (physical and virtual) events (f) Live streaming and audio-visual production of events (g) Animations and motion graphics (h) Web design and development (i) Strategic communications consultancy (j) Social media management The ITT documents will be available on ECMWF's eProcurement Portal. Suppliers must register their organisation on the eProcurement Portal to be able to access the ITT documents and to be able to submit a response. The eProcurement Portal can be accessed from one of the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com or https://procurement.ecmwf.int (the latter redirects to the ProContract registration page).

Renewal Options

See ITT documents.

CPV Codes

• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The procurement for the contract will be conducted in accordance with ECMWF's procedures as set out in ECMWF's Invitation to Tender documents, which are available on ECMWF's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.ecmwf.int/) and no other procedures will apply. In submitting this notice ECMWF does not waive the privileges and immunities granted to it by virtue of its status as an Intergovernmental Organisation or submit itself to any jurisdiction. Tenders must be submitted using ECMWF's eProcurement Portal. Hard copy (paper) submissions will not be accepted. Suppliers must register their organisation on the eProcurement Portal to be able to access the ITT documents and to be able to submit a response to any ITTs. The eProcurement Portal can be accessed from one of the following links: https://procontract.due-north.com or https://procurement.ecmwf.int (the latter redirects to the ProContract opportunities page).