Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/08/2015
Expire date: 25/09/2015
External Reference: 2015-786229
TED Reference: 2015/S 158-290898
Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/08/2015
Expire date: 25/09/2015
External Reference: 2015-786229
TED Reference: 2015/S 158-290898
Multi-operator Framework Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Machinery.
Dublin City
Dublin City Council proposes to establish a Multi Party Framework Agreement in 4 Lots, for the provision of machinery maintenance and repair services (expected to commence Q4 2015). The period of this Framework Agreement shall be for three years to cover 2015/2018. However there is an option to renew the framework agreement for one extra year to cover 2018/2019, at the sole discretion of Dublin City Council.
The framework is primarily for use by the Parks and Landscape Services Division, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council.
The requirements are divided into four lots and tenderers may apply, and be successful, for admission to the framework under one or more lots.
A minimum of three operators will be admitted to the framework per Lot, provided that three tenderers qualify in accordance with the selection and award criteria. Where it is not possible to include three tenderers, a lesser number may be admitted to the framework.
Please see the tender document, which is available on www.etenders.gov.ie, for full details.
4 Lot, multiparty framework for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension.
Repair and maintenance as required of Agricultural tractors, mainly Massey Ferguson, Ursus, and Ford, Farmtrac, New Holland, SAME and Landini up to 90 horsepower (approx).
Repair and maintenance as required of Compact Tractors and Ride-on mowers; mainly Kubota & John Deere models 18 horsepower to 30 horsepower approximately. Grass mowers include all types of grass mower such as pedestrian propelled rotary mowers, self propelled rotary/cylinder/flail mowers, tractor drawn rotary and gang cylinder mowers.
Repair and maintenance as required of chainsaws, strimmers, hedgecutters and other hand held equipment.
Includes all types of cultivators, fertiliser distributors, sprayers, chippers, trailers, beach cleaner, and other items used in parks development and maintenance.
Please see the tender documents, available on www.etenders.gov.ie, for full details.
Please see the tender documents, available on www.etenders.gov.ie, for full details.
Please see the tender documents, available on www.etenders.gov.ie, for full details.
Please see the tender documents, available on www.etenders.gov.ie, for full details.
Please see the tender documents, available on www.etenders.gov.ie, for full details.
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1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 1997, 2003. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
4. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words “or equivalent“ will always be appended.
5. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The contract is primarily for use by the CRA /Department, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.
8. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
9. Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
10. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
11. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to gary.sullivan@dublincity.ie. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 14th September 2015 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
12. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
Please consult your solicitor