Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/09/2018

Expire date: 09/10/2018

External Reference: 2018-266744

TED Reference: 2018/S 174-395696

Contract notice - utilities

Contract notice – utilities

Services

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: Jennifer Coules
Telephone: +353 17033714
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.irishrail.ie

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=134833&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
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

Bus hire services
Reference number:  7095
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a Bus Hire Framework Agreement (the “Contract”). Irish Rail is to establish a Framework of suitably qualified, competent bus / coach operators to provide transport for both bus hire as alternate transport to complement rail services during planned works and in the event of unplanned rail disruption.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
Lots are geographical areas , where a requirement spans more than one geographical area successful applicants from any lot where the service is required will be invited to tender
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Bus Hire - Greater Dublin Area
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus hire in the greater Dublin area.
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: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire - Kildare , Laois, Offaly & Tipperary
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Kildare, Laois, Offaly and Tipperary
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus hire in Kildare, Laois, Offaly and Tipperary
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: 500000.00  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:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire - Limerick & Clare
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Limerick , Clare
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus Hire Limerick and Clare
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: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire - Cork
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus hire Cork
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: 500000.00  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:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire -Kerry
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Kerry
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus Hire Kerry
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: 500000.00  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:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire - Carlow, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Carlow, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus hire Carlow, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow
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: 500000.00  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:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire - Meath , Louth, Westmeath, Longford
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Meath , Louth, Westmeath, Longford
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus Hire Meath , Louth, Westmeath, Longford
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: 500000.00  GIP
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:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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

Bus Hire - Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, & Roscommon
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, & Roscommon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Bus Hire Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, & Roscommon
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: 500000.00  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:  
will be renewed in 36 months
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
12 month extension at IE discretion up to a maximum term of 48 months
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.1.2)

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.1.4)

Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria: as listed in PQQ
III.1.6)

Deposits and guarantees required

see tender documents
III.1.7)

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

see tender documents
III.1.8)

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

see PQQ
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

see tender documents

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

Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  24
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  09/10/2018
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 months
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court,
Central Office of the High Court, Four Courts
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
Internet address: www.courts.ie