Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for design team services for opening bridges for the Dublin Docklands Area

The Contracting Authority is seeking to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for the provision of integrated design team services for opening bridges for the Dublin Docklands Area. The framework agreement will be established with a minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) economic operators comprising the following disciplines; (a) Civil & Structural Engineering Services and associated specialist skills; (b) Architectural Services and associated specialist skills; (c) Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services; (d) Quantity Surveying Services and associated skills; (e) Planning Consultancy Services and associated skills, and (f) Project Supervisor for the Design Process. The Integrated Design Team will be responsible for providing all construction related technical advice and design services to the Contracting Authority in respect of any contract awarded under the framework agreement. The maximuim estimated value of services over the lifetime of the framework is in the region of €5 million. The framework will be established for a period of four (4) years. For the avoidance of doubt, the period for delivery of any contracts awarded under the framework may extend beyond that date of expiry of the framework agreement. INITIAL CONTRACT: The framework agreement will be established on foot of an initial contract for the initial scheme concept and option selection, preliminary design, detailed design, planning application, procurement of works contractor, works supervision and handover of works for the Forbes Street pedestrian and cycle bridge. It is a requirement that this bridge is moveable/openable to allow navigation of the river by traffic both up and down stream. In addition, the historic and protected granite quay walls will require conservation works and adequate protection during construction.

Services

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71311000-1  Civil engineering consultancy services
71312000-8  Structural engineering consultancy services
71317200-5  Health and safety services
71322000-1  Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
71322300-4  Bridge-design services