Contract notice

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Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/09/2017

Expire date: 10/10/2017

External Reference: 2017-316887

TED Reference: 2017/S 174-355986

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Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Waterways Ireland
N/A
2 Sligo Road
Co. Fermanagh
Enniskillen
IE
Contact person: Tom Beglin
NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
Internet address(es):
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=117693&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
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

Establishment of Multi Party Frameworks for the Supply and Delivery of Weed Vessels for Waterways Ireland in 2 Lots
Reference number:  WIT/TS/2017/03
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34521000  -  Specialised boats
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Establishment of Multi Party Framework Agreements for the Supply and Delivery of /Weed Vessels for Waterways Ireland
Waterways Ireland invites an initial Tender for the following lots:
Lot 1 - Weed Cutting Boat (4 units)
Lot 2 - Weed Harvester (1 unit)
Tenders may be submitted for one or both lots.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Weed Cutting Boat
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34521000  -  Specialised boats
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Initial Contract for Lot 1 - Weed Cutting Boat -
4 units required for delivery to Waterways Ireland, Harbour Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
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: 2000000.00  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: yes
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
The following items shall be quoted for as optional extras:
1. An individually priced list of normal service and repair/replacement parts for the engine, the hydraulic system, the cutter-bar, the front-loading forks and the trailing knives.
2. To design and incorporate a winch and pulley system for retrieving the trailing blades. Any design to incorporate a winch system for retrieving the trailing blades will be considered
3. Tenderers must submit a proposal for servicing and repair of the vessel(s) by the supplier or their agent, for a period of 5 years post delivery of the equipment. The proposal must show a methodology for how the maintenance and repair will be provided and the service level that will be put in place to affect scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair. It is suggested that scheduled maintenance is performed outside the cutting season so that vessel are prepared for operational use as soon as required. As key ietms or operational plant items Waterways Ireland would expect that during the peak weed cutting/harvesting season unscheduled maintenance and repair should be completed and the equipment fully operational within 48 hours of being reported to the maintenance providers.
4. Any other option the supplier deems appropriate to Waterways Irelands needs
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 - Weed Cutting Harvesting Boat
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34521000  -  Specialised boats
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Initial Contract for Lot 2-Weed Cutting Harvesting Boat is for 1no. weed harvesting boat to be delivered to Waterways Ireland, Thomastown Depot, Kilucan, Co. Westmeath
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: 1000000.00  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: yes
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
Tenderers shall price for the following options:
Option 1: The cost of supplying a listed kit of normal service and repair/replacement parts for both the engine and cutter bars.
Option 2: Any other option the supplier deems appropriate e.g. alternative engines, alternative types of conveyor belt, lightweight operators cab, trailing Blades eye hooks. Etc
Option 3: Tenderers must submit a proposal for servicing and repair of the vessel(s) by the supplier or their agent, for a period of 5 years post delivery of the equipment. The proposal must show a methodology for how the maintenance and repair will be provided and the service level that will be put in place to affect scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair. It is suggested that scheduled maintenance is performed outside the cutting season so that vessel are prepared for operational use as soon as required. As key ietms or operational plant items Waterways Ireland would expect that during the peak weed cutting/harvesting season unscheduled maintenance and repair should be completed and the equipment fully operational within 48 hours of being reported to the maintenance providers.
Option 4: The supply of a complete spare front cutter head unit which can readily be fitted to the harvester to replace the original unit.
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:  Please refer to the tender documents available from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT System ID 123051.
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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the tender documents available from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT System ID 123051.

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

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  4
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:  2017-10-10
Local time:  16:00
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 : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  2017-10-10
Local time:  16:00
Place:  
Via online procurement portal.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Authorised personnel of the Contracting Authority.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Four Courts Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE