Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/12/2016
Expire date: 09/01/2017
External Reference: 2016-289532
TED Reference: 2016/S 237-432170
Contract notice - utilities
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Contract notice - utilities
Contract notice – utilities
Services
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Eirgrid plc and Réseau de Transport d'Electricité
N/A
EirGrid, Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
Contact person:
Anthony Flood
Telephone:
+353 012370123
E-mail:
Anthony.flood@eirgrid.com
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.eirgrid.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
Réseau de Transport d'Electricité
Direction achats, immeuble Coeur Défense — tour B, 100 esplanade du Général de Gaulle
Paris La Défense Cedex
FR
Contact person:
Anthony Flood
E-mail:
Anthony.flood@eirgrid.com
NUTS code:
FR -
FRANCE
Main address:
http://www.eirgrid.com
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law:
Irish law will be the applicable national procurement law
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=105701&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105701&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)
Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Marine Consultant – Celtic Interconnector Project
Reference number:
ENQEIR558
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
98360000
-
Marine services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
EirGrid and RTE have completed the Feasibility Phase of the Celtic Interconnector project and have recently entered into the Initial Design & Pre-Consultation Phase of the project.
There is now a requirement to procure a marine consultant to provide technical expertise for the development of the offshore elements of the project, in particular the planned marine surveys and marine engineering studies.
The marine consultant expertise should cover following fields:
• Marine engineering studies for cable installation. Developed knowledge of the related technical, environmental and legal constraints, plus the associated detailed studies.
• Submarine power cable installation (laying and protection). Experience of installation works methods and equipment.
• International offshore power cable project management.
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
There is now a requirement to procure a marine consultant to provide technical expertise for the development of the offshore elements of the project, in particular the planned marine surveys and marine engineering studies.
The marine consultant expertise should cover following fields:
• Marine engineering studies for cable installation. Developed knowledge of the related technical, environmental and legal constraints, plus the associated detailed studies.
• Submarine power cable installation (laying and protection). Experience of installation works methods and equipment.
• International offshore power cable project management.
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1500000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71354500
-
Marine survey services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland and France and marine areas inbeteween
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
EirGrid is the Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Market Operator (MO) in the wholesale trading system in Ireland, and is the owner of the System Operator Northern Ireland (SONI Ltd), the licensed TSO and market operator in Northern Ireland.
RTE is the French TSO; it owns, operates and develops the French Electricity Transmission System with the primary objectives of balancing electricity generation with consumption, guaranteeing the secure operation of the power system
EirGrid and RTE have recently completed the Feasibility Phase of the Celtic Interconnector project and have recently entered into the Initial Design & Pre-Consultation Phase of the project.
The marine surveys carried out in the Feasibility Phase confirmed that a feasible route existed between Ireland and France, albeit with several areas of challenging geology. Based on an in depth analysis of the findings of the marine survey in conjunction with that of recently available third party data that has become available, the project team have identified several opportunities to carry out route development to further refine the route and potentially avoid some of the areas of challenging geology.
There is now a requirement to procure a marine consultant to provide technical expertise for the development of the offshore elements of the project, in particular the planned marine surveys and marine engineering studies.
The marine consultant expertise should cover following fields:
• Marine engineering studies for cable installation. Developed knowledge of the related technical, environmental and legal constraints, plus the associated detailed studies.
• Submarine power cable installation (laying and protection). Experience of installation works methods and equipment.
• International offshore power cable project management. Communication and reporting to clients. Contractor coordination in a multicultural environment. Schedule, risks and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issues management. Counselling services and contracting strategy.
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 marine consultancy services as required by EirGrid and RTE.
EirGrid will lead the procurement process for this piece of work on behalf of EirGrid and RTE. The contract will be awarded on a tripartite basis with split 50:50 invoicing.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders www.etenders.gov.ie
RTE is the French TSO; it owns, operates and develops the French Electricity Transmission System with the primary objectives of balancing electricity generation with consumption, guaranteeing the secure operation of the power system
EirGrid and RTE have recently completed the Feasibility Phase of the Celtic Interconnector project and have recently entered into the Initial Design & Pre-Consultation Phase of the project.
The marine surveys carried out in the Feasibility Phase confirmed that a feasible route existed between Ireland and France, albeit with several areas of challenging geology. Based on an in depth analysis of the findings of the marine survey in conjunction with that of recently available third party data that has become available, the project team have identified several opportunities to carry out route development to further refine the route and potentially avoid some of the areas of challenging geology.
There is now a requirement to procure a marine consultant to provide technical expertise for the development of the offshore elements of the project, in particular the planned marine surveys and marine engineering studies.
The marine consultant expertise should cover following fields:
• Marine engineering studies for cable installation. Developed knowledge of the related technical, environmental and legal constraints, plus the associated detailed studies.
• Submarine power cable installation (laying and protection). Experience of installation works methods and equipment.
• International offshore power cable project management. Communication and reporting to clients. Contractor coordination in a multicultural environment. Schedule, risks and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issues management. Counselling services and contracting strategy.
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 marine consultancy services as required by EirGrid and RTE.
EirGrid will lead the procurement process for this piece of work on behalf of EirGrid and RTE. The contract will be awarded on a tripartite basis with split 50:50 invoicing.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders www.etenders.gov.ie
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: 1500000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
03/04/2017
/
End:
01/10/2018
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework agreement period will be up to October 2018 with the option to extend annually for up to an additional 4 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number:
4
/
Maximum number:
7
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders www.etenders.gov.ie
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement period will be up to October 2018 with the option to extend annually for up to an additional 4 years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the supplier.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
Celtic Interconnector Project
II.2.14)
Additional information
The value of this contract is estimated to be in excess of €1m. This is based on the completion of phase 1 services and all subsequent options exercised over the duration of the Framework Agreement
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:
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.4)
Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria: See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.6)
Deposits and guarantees required
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.7)
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.1.8)
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
See the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is attached to the etenders notice for this tender at www.etenders.gov.ie
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.4)
Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
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:
09/01/2017
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.6)
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
09/11/2017
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 web site: 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 service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or e-Tax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) 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.
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, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders www.etenders.gov.ie
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or e-Tax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) 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.
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, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
See attached Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for full details. This is available on etenders www.etenders.gov.ie
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Four Courts
Four Courts
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The contracting authority will not conclude this 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 on 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 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 in this contract.
VI.5)
Date of dispatch of this notice
07/12/2016