Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/09/2016
Expire date: 14/11/2016
External Reference: 2016-963437
TED Reference: 2016/S 192-345305
Contract notice
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Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Curragh Racecourse Ltd
N/A
The Curragh, Co. Kildare
The Curragh
Co. Kildare
IE
Contact person:
Gerard Heffernan
Telephone:
+353 045455635
E-mail:
gerardheffernan@hri.ie
NUTS code:
IE012 -
Midland
Main address:
http://www.curragh.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/84313
I.3)
Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103600&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the following address:
Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment Project
c/o Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, Co.Kildare
Newbridge
IE
E-mail:
gerardheffernan@hri.ie
NUTS code:
IE012 -
Midland
Main address:
http://www.curragh.ie/
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Single-Party Framework Agreement for archaeological and associated services for the Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment Project
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71351914
-
Archaeological services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Curragh Racecourse Ltd is engaging in a competitive tendering process for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement for archaeological and associated services for the undertaking of archaeological assessment, monitoring and overseeing of the works during the Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment.
The primary archaeological services required within the service provision include, but are not limited to, the monitoring of all topsoil stripping and ground works associated with the Redevelopment of Curragh Racecourse. The Archaeologist shall be responsible for the management and supervision of all archaeological works undertaken during the enabling works package (including wastewater treatment plant works), main works package including site excavations and the stable yard works as applicable. Further information in relation to the services required is provided in Volume 4: Service Requirements.
The primary archaeological services required within the service provision include, but are not limited to, the monitoring of all topsoil stripping and ground works associated with the Redevelopment of Curragh Racecourse. The Archaeologist shall be responsible for the management and supervision of all archaeological works undertaken during the enabling works package (including wastewater treatment plant works), main works package including site excavations and the stable yard works as applicable. Further information in relation to the services required is provided in Volume 4: Service Requirements.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 150000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71351914
-
Archaeological services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE012 -
Midland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority, Curragh Racecourse Ltd is engaging in a competitive tendering process for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement for archaeological and associated services for the undertaking of archaeological assessment, monitoring and overseeing of the works during the Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment.
The primary archaeological services required within the service provision include, but are not limited to, the monitoring of all topsoil stripping and ground works associated with the Redevelopment of Curragh Racecourse. The Archaeologist shall be responsible for the management and supervision of all archaeological works undertaken during the enabling works package (including wastewater treatment plant works), main works package including site excavations and the stable yard works as applicable. Further information in relation to the services required is provided in Volume 4: Service Requirements.
Only those Tenderers capable of delivering all of the services listed above without exception (whether in-house or as a grouping/consortium) will be considered. The maximum estimated value of services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of €75,000 - €150,000 (ex. VAT).
INITIAL CONTRACT: The framework agreement will be established on foot of an initial contract for the provision of archaeological services for a six (6) month period. The initial contract will consist of pre-excavation services, test excavation services and archaeological monitoring of excavations for the Enabling Works Package, Stable Yard Works Package Phase 1A and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Works. Tenderers should refer to Volume 4: Service Requirements for a more detailed specification of the services required under the initial contract.
The primary archaeological services required within the service provision include, but are not limited to, the monitoring of all topsoil stripping and ground works associated with the Redevelopment of Curragh Racecourse. The Archaeologist shall be responsible for the management and supervision of all archaeological works undertaken during the enabling works package (including wastewater treatment plant works), main works package including site excavations and the stable yard works as applicable. Further information in relation to the services required is provided in Volume 4: Service Requirements.
Only those Tenderers capable of delivering all of the services listed above without exception (whether in-house or as a grouping/consortium) will be considered. The maximum estimated value of services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of €75,000 - €150,000 (ex. VAT).
INITIAL CONTRACT: The framework agreement will be established on foot of an initial contract for the provision of archaeological services for a six (6) month period. The initial contract will consist of pre-excavation services, test excavation services and archaeological monitoring of excavations for the Enabling Works Package, Stable Yard Works Package Phase 1A and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Works. Tenderers should refer to Volume 4: Service Requirements for a more detailed specification of the services required under the initial contract.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 150000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.1)
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As per the qualification questionnaire, available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3)
Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/11/2016
Local time:
14:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Irish
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months
: 12
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
14/11/2016
Local time:
14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. 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. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this contract.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers.
4) Establishment of this framework agreement will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of establishment that tenderers and all sub-contractors produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Irish Revenue Commissioners as part of their application for participation in the competition.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the framework to the successful tenderer following conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next highest scoring tenderer.
This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded at any time.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type of 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this contract.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers.
4) Establishment of this framework agreement will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of establishment that tenderers and all sub-contractors produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Irish Revenue Commissioners as part of their application for participation in the competition.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the framework to the successful tenderer following conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next highest scoring tenderer.
This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded at any time.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type of 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.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
30/09/2016