ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 06/02/2017

Expire date: 09/03/2017

External Reference: 2017-761469

TED Reference: 2017/S 027-048253

Contract notice - utilities

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Contract notice – utilities

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Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail
N/A
Procurement, CIE Works,
Dublin 8
Inchicore
IE
Contact person: Robert O'Hara
Telephone: +353 7031762
E-mail: bobby.ohara@irishrail.ie
Fax: +353 7031777
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.irishrail.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433

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=107871&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional 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=107871&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)

Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) invites Applications from suitably qualified companies to participate in the Pre-Qualification process for the supply and delivery of Aluminothermic Welding Consumables.
Reference number:   6669
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

44315200  -  Welding materials
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of an Aluminothermic Process Supplier for the supply and delivery of Aluminothermic Welding Consumables for: (1) Single Use Crucible (2) Long Life Crucible.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 750000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42662000  -  Welding equipment
44315100  -  Welding accessories
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) Rail Network
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of an Aluminothermic Process Supplier for the supply and delivery of Aluminothermic Welding Consumables for: (1) Single Use Crucible (2) Long Life Crucible.
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) invites Applications from suitably qualified companies to participate in the Pre-Qualification process:-
(1) To be appointed as the IE Aluminothermic Welding Process Supplier which shall include annual Training & Certification services for IE staff and external contractors.
(2) For the Supply and delivery of Aluminothermic welding consumables.
Suppliers will need to meet the requirements of Iarnród Éireann Safety Management Standard CCE-SMS-009 (copy appended to the OJEU notice), which sets out the requirements for the Approval of Suppliers of Safety Critical Equipment within the CCE Department.
Iarnród Éireann have a requirement for the welding of Railway steel rails in situ. The estimated volume will be 3,000-5,000 welds per year with a possibility of more. The contract involves the supply of welding consumables portions, moulds, iron works and welding tools - for a range of rail sections which shall be predominantly 54kg, 60kg and 113lb (56kg). There may also be requirements for 50Kg, 95lb and 85lb rail sections. The contract shall also make provision for Wide Gap weld portions for all these rail sections. Alternative technologies will be considered. Applicants must be ISO Certified and welding processes must conform to relevant European Standards e.g. EN14730.
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: 750000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Iarnród Éireann will review contract 6669 after the initial 36 months to decide if option of extension of a further 24 months will be agreed.
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:  Applicants are required to complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) appended to this notice.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As per the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) appended to this notice.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As per he Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) appended to this notice.
III.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: Applicants are required to complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) appended to this notice.
III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

To be set out in tender documents.
III.1.7)

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

To be set out in tender documents.
III.1.8)

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

A Grouping, if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability with each member of the group.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

To be set out in tender documents.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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:  03/03/2017
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

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
36-60 months depending if option is taken.
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

Applicants are required to complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) appended to this notice. The negotiated procedure will be used for the award of Contract under this notice. The successful tenderer will be required to provide a valid Tax clearance Certificate from the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court, Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.5)

Date of dispatch of this notice

06/02/2017