ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/07/2015

Expire date: 24/08/2015

External Reference: 2015-733668

TED Reference: 2015/S 142-263037

Contract notice - utilities

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Contract notice

Utilities

Directive 2004/17/EC

Services

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name, addresses and contact point(s)

EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Dublin 4  Ballsbridge
IE
For the attention of: Anthony Flood
Telephone: +353 12370123
E-mail: Anthony.flood@eirgrid.com
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting entity: http://www.eirgrid.com
Address of the buyer profile: http://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/CompanyInformation/Index/219
Electronic access to information: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91349&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from:The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)

Main activity

  • Electricity
I.3)

Contract award on behalf of other contracting entities

The contracting entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting entities: no

Section II: Object of the contract

II.1)

Description

II.1.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity:

Specialist Public Planning, Ecology and Environmental Services Framework

II.1.2)

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance

Services
    Category No12:  Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services; urban planning and landscape engineering services; related scientific and technical consulting services; technical testing and analysis services
    Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance:

    Ireland

    NUTS code
    IRELAND
    II.1.3)

    Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)

    The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
    II.1.4)

    Information on framework agreement

    Framework agreement with several operators
    maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 7
    Duration of the framework agreement
    Duration in years: 5
    Justification for a framework agreement, the duration of which exceeds four years: 
    Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 1000000  EUR
    Frequency and value of the contracts to be awarded:
    II.1.5)

    Short description of the contract or purchase(s)

    The objective of this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) process is to produce

    a short-list of suitably qualified companies who will be invited to tender for the

    provision of specialist Public Planning, Ecology and Environmental Services as

    required for EirGrid Group.

    Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the

    tender list for one or more of the applicable Framework Lots in accordance with

    this document.

    • Lot 1: Public Planning Services

    • Lot 2: Ecology Services

    • Lot 3: Environmental Services (Natural Environment and Built and

    Human Environment)

    Interested Candidates are referred to the Information Memorandum and Pre-

    Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details.

    II.1.6)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    71313000   Environmental engineering consultancy services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    71240000   Architectural, engineering and planning services
    71313400   Environmental impact assessment for construction
    71313440   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
    71313450   Environmental monitoring for construction
    90700000   Environmental services
    90711000   Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
    90711400   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
    90712000   Environmental planning
    90713000   Environmental issues consultancy services
    II.1.7)

    Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

    The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):  yes
    II.1.8)

    Information about lots

    This contract is divided into lots:  yes
    Tenders may be submitted for  one or more lots
    II.1.9)

    Information about variants

    Variants will be accepted:  no
    II.2)

    Quantity or scope of the contract

    II.2.1)

    Total quantity or scope:

    Candidates are invited to submit a qualification application for inclusion on the tender list for one or more of the applicable Framework Lots in accordance with this document.

    Lot 1: Public Planning Services

    Lot 2: Ecology Services

    Lot 3: Environmental Services (Natural Environment and Built and Human Environment)

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details

    Estimated cost excluding VAT: 1000000  EUR
    II.2.2)

    Information about options

    Options: no
    II.2.3)

    Information about renewals

    This contract is subject to renewal: no
    II.3)

    Duration of the contract or time limit for completion

    Duration in months: 060 (from the award of the contract)

    Information about lots

    Lot No: 1  Lot title: Public Planning Services
    1)

    Short description:

    EirGrid wish to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced public planning consultants to provide general public planning services, primarily pursuant to EirGrid’s and SONI’s statutory functions, and pursuant to the legislative obligations under the Planning and Development Acts and associated Regulations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    71240000   Architectural, engineering and planning services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    71313000   Environmental engineering consultancy services
    71313400   Environmental impact assessment for construction
    71313440   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
    71313450   Environmental monitoring for construction
    90700000   Environmental services
    90711000   Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
    90711400   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
    90712000   Environmental planning
    90713000   Environmental issues consultancy services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    Services to be provided include, but are not limited to;

    • Preparation of, or specialist input into, planning applications (both in Ireland and Northern Ireland) based on extensive knowledge of, and experience in;

    - Relevant legislation in Ireland and Northern Ireland;

    - European EIA, Birds and Habitats Directives (including as translated into Irish and Northern Irish Legislation);

    - pre-application and application functions of Planning Authorities (in Ireland and Northern Ireland), An Bord Pleanála, and the Department of the Environment (NI), including the Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) and planning appeals processes;

    • Preparation of submissions on behalf of EirGrid to the Development Plan Review process, as well as to other statutory and non-statutory bodies and agencies as required;

    • Preparation of specialist public planning reports and guidelines for internal and external knowledge, addressing and informing on such matters as planning policy, development potential, new or emerging issues of relevance to public planning;

    • Peer review, on behalf of EirGrid, of external consultant deliverables, for example draft planning application particulars, and/or reports and other documents;

    • Presentations to, or on behalf of EirGrid, regarding matters of public planning, including emerging best practice, new legislation (both in Ireland and Northern Ireland);

    • Preparation of internal public planning policies and processes, primarily to be used by Grid Development project teams.

    • Co-ordination of and/or input into Environmental Reports and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

    • Supply of appropriately qualified and experienced public planning consultants to provide in-house services, working directly within the Public Planning team of EirGrid’s Planning and Environmental Unit.

    Estimated cost excluding VAT
    Range: between  300000  and 500000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 60 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details

    Lot No: 2  Lot title: Ecology Services
    1)

    Short description:

    EirGrid wish to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced Ecological consultants to provide Ecological services, primarily pursuant to EirGrid’s statutory functions, and pursuant to the legislative obligations under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) regulations and the Planning and Development Acts.

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    90700000   Environmental services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    71240000   Architectural, engineering and planning services
    71313000   Environmental engineering consultancy services
    71313400   Environmental impact assessment for construction
    71313440   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
    71313450   Environmental monitoring for construction
    90711000   Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
    90711400   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
    90712000   Environmental planning
    90713000   Environmental issues consultancy services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    • Ecological survey:

    The undertaking of multidisciplinary ecological survey (General

    habitats, flora and fauna),

    Specialist survey capabilities including: birds, aquatic ecology, mammals including bats, flora,

    Data analysis using best practice methods;

    • Ecological Reports:

    Preparation of ecological reports including ecological impact assessment, screening reports for Appropriate Assessment, Natura Impact Statements for Environmental Reports, Environmental Impact Statements, Strategic Environmental Assessments, based on extensive knowledge of, and experience in;

    Relevant legislation in Ireland;

    European EIA, Birds and Habitats Directives (including as translated into Irish and Northern Irish Legislation);

    • Preparation of specialist ecology reports and guidelines for internal and external knowledge, addressing and informing on such matters as biodiversity policy, case law as it relates to the Nature Directives, new or emerging issues of relevance to ecological impact assessment and biodiversity;

    • Preparation of internal policies and processes for ecology/biodiversity related topics, primarily to be used by Grid Development project teams.

    • Peer review, on behalf of EirGrid, of external consultant deliverables. For example, draft reports and other documents;

    • Presentations to, or on behalf of EirGrid, regarding matters of ecology/biodiversity, including emerging best practice, new legislation.

    • EirGrid may also require appropriately qualified and experienced ecological consultants to provide in-house services, working directly within the Ecology and Environmental team of EirGrid’s Planning and Environmental Unit

    Estimated cost excluding VAT
    Range: between  200000  and 300000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 60 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details

    Lot No: 3  Lot title: Environmental Services (Natural Environment and Built and Human Environment)
    1)

    Short description:

    EirGrid wish to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced consultants to provide Environmental services, primarily pursuant to EirGrid’s statutory functions in the area of Grid Development

    2)

    Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

    Main vocabulary
    90700000   Environmental services
    Supplementary vocabulary
    71240000   Architectural, engineering and planning services
    71313000   Environmental engineering consultancy services
    71313400   Environmental impact assessment for construction
    71313440   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
    71313450   Environmental monitoring for construction
    90711000   Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
    90711400   Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
    90712000   Environmental planning
    90713000   Environmental issues consultancy services
    3)

    Quantity or scope:

    Services to be provided include, but are not limited to;

    • The undertaking of specialist survey work where necessary and the preparation of specialist reports for Environmental Reports, Environmental Impact Statements, Strategic Environmental Assessments, based on extensive knowledge of, and experience in relevant legislation in Ireland for the following topics:

    • Soils and Geology,

    • Hydrology and Hydrogeology,

    • Noise,

    • Air Quality and Climate

    • People and Communities

    • Tourism, Recreation and Land Use Zoning

    • Landscape and Visual

    • Cultural Heritage

    • Traffic

    • Peer review, on behalf of EirGrid, of external consultant deliverables. For example, draft reports and other documents.

    • EirGrid may also require appropriately qualified and experienced environmental consultants to provide in-house services, working directly within the Ecology and Environmental team of EirGrid’s Planning and Environmental Unit.

    Estimated cost excluding VAT
    Range: between  300000  and 400000  EUR
    4)

    Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion

    Duration in months: 60 (from the award of the contract)
    5)

    Additional information about lots:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details

    Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

    III.1)

    Conditions relating to the contract

    III.1.1)

    Deposits and guarantees required:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.1.2)

    Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.1.3)

    Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.1.4)

    Other particular conditions

    The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: yes
    Description of particular conditions: 

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.2)

    Conditions for participation

    III.2.1)

    Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.2.2)

    Economic and financial ability

    Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.2.3)

    Technical capacity

    See Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to this E-Tenders Notice for full details

    III.3)

    Conditions specific to services contracts

    III.3.1)

    Information about a particular profession

    Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
    III.3.2)

    Staff responsible for the execution of the service

    Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no

    Section IV: Procedure

    IV.1)

    Type of procedure

    IV.1.1)

    Type of procedure

    Negotiated
    Some candidates have already been selected (if appropriate under certain types of negotiated procedures):  no
    IV.2)

    Award criteria

    IV.2.1)

    Award criteria

    The most economically advantageous tender in terms of , the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
    IV.2.2)

    Information about electronic auction

    An electronic auction will be used: no
    IV.3)

    Administrative information

    IV.3.1)

    File reference number attributed by the contracting entity

    ENQEIR499

    IV.3.2)

    Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract

    no
    IV.3.3)

    Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents

    Payable documents: no
    IV.3.4)

    Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

    24.08.2015 - 22:00
    IV.3.5)

    Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up

    EN,GA

    Section VI: Complementary information

    VI.1)

    Information about recurrence

    This is a recurrent procurement: no
    VI.2)

    Information about European Union funds

    The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
    VI.4)

    Procedures for appeal

    VI.4.1)

    Body responsible for appeal procedures

    High Court
    Inns Quay
    7  Dublin
    IE
    E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
    Internet address:
     

    Body responsible for mediation procedures

    VI.4.2)

    Lodging of appeals

    Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:

    The contracting authority will not conclude this framework agreement (and the reviewable public contract) to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Irish Statutory Instrument SI 130 of 2010, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification of concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the framework agreement (including the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation to that framework agreement and reviewable public contract.

    VI.4.3)

    Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained

    Please consult a legal advisor
    Internet address: