An Bheilg – Weather stations – Fourniture et installation technique d’équipements de stations météorologiques automatiques, y compris la mise en service du système et la formation

Foighneacht agus Instailláil Teicniúil Eolais Stáisiún Aeráide Dhuibheag, lena n-áirítear Coimisiúnú Córais agus Traenáil

**Technical Specification**

**1. General**

1.1. The Contracting Authority is the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) based in Reading, United Kingdom.

1.2. The Contracting Authority intends to acquire a fully operational Automatic Weather Station (AWS) System, including the supply and installation of the necessary equipment and software, as well as system commissioning and training.

1.3. The AWS System shall be designed to measure and record the following meteorological parameters:

- Air temperature

- Relative humidity

- Atmospheric pressure

- Wind speed and direction

- Precipitation

- Solar radiation

1.4. The AWS System shall be capable of transmitting the measured data in real-time to the ECMWF via a secure and reliable communication network.

1.5. The AWS System shall be equipped with a power supply system that ensures continuous operation, even in case of power outages.

1.6. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional meteorological parameters to be measured and recorded by the AWS System, if deemed necessary.

1.7. The Contractor shall provide a detailed description of the proposed AWS System, including technical specifications, drawings, and diagrams, as part of the tender submission.

1.8. The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to deliver, install, and commission the AWS System within the specified timeframe and to the required quality standards.

1.9. The Contractor shall provide evidence of relevant experience in the supply and installation of similar AWS Systems, as well as references from satisfied customers.

1.10. The Contractor shall ensure that the AWS System is compliant with all relevant EU regulations and standards, including but not limited to, the following:

- Directive 2014/30/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

- Directive 2014/35/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

- Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products

1.11. The Contractor shall provide a warranty for the AWS System, including all equipment and software, for a period of 24 months from the date of commissioning.

1.12. The Contractor shall provide maintenance and support services for the AWS System for a period of 36 months from the date of commissioning.

1.13. The Contractor shall provide training to the Contracting Authority's staff on the operation and maintenance of the AWS System.

1.14. The Contractor shall provide a detailed project plan, including a timeline and milestones, as part of the tender submission.

1.15. The Contractor shall provide a detailed budget breakdown, including all costs associated with the supply, installation, commissioning, and training of the AWS System.

1.16. The Contractor shall provide evidence of financial stability and solvency.

1.17. The Contractor shall provide evidence of insurance coverage for the duration of the contract.

1.18. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU procurement regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement

- Directive 2014/25/EU on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors

- Directive 2009/81/EC on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security

1.19. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU environmental regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings

- Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

- Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP)

1.20. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU health and safety regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work

- Directive 2009/104/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to physical agents (noise)

- Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work

1.21. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU data protection regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR)

- Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (ePrivacy Directive)

1.22. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU competition regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (EU Merger Regulation)

- Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty

- Directive 2006/114/EC concerning misleading and comparative advertising

1.23. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU intellectual property regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Directive 2001/29/EC on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society

- Directive 2004/48/EC on the enforcement of intellectual property rights

- Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights

1.24. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU public procurement regulations and directives, including but not limited to, the following:

- Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement

- Directive 2014/25/EU on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors

- Directive 2009/81/EC on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security

1.25. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant EU environmental