Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/10/2018

Expire date: 16/11/2018

External Reference: 2018-258342

TED Reference: 2018/S 198-446826

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Works

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Cork County Council
N/A
County Hall
Cork
Carrigrohane Road
IE
Contact person: Eamonn Mullally
Telephone: +353 214285421
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.corkcoco.ie

I.3)

Communication

Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Douglas FRS (Incl Togher Culvert) - Douglas Works
Reference number:  Douglas FRS_Douglas works
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45246100  -  River-wall construction
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

The proposed scheme will include the construction of direct flood defences and conveyance improvement measures along the Ballybrack Stream, Grange Stream and Tramore River.
Construction works for the proposed scheme will take place in 3 separate areas along the Tramore River, Ballybrack Stream and Grange Stream.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 7500000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45200000  -  Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45246000  -  River regulation and flood control works
45246100  -  River-wall construction
45246200  -  Riverbank protection works
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Douglas, County Cork
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Cork County Council, in collaboration with the Office of Public Works (the funding authority for the scheme), intends to undertake engineering works along the Ballybrack Stream, Grange Stream and Tramore River with the objective of minimising the risk of flooding in the areas of Douglas and Togher in County Cork. Numerous significant flood events have occurred in the Douglas and Togher areas, necessitating the proposal to introduce flood relief works.
The proposed scheme will include the construction of direct flood defences and conveyance improvement measures along the Ballybrack Stream, Grange Stream and Tramore River. The direct defences proposed include flood walls and conveyance improvements consisting of channel widening, channel deepening and the introduction of or replacement of culverts.
Construction works for the proposed scheme will take place in four separate areas along the Tramore River, Ballybrack Stream and Grange Stream as follows:
Area 1: Ballybrack Stream through Douglas, from Ballybrack woods to Church Street
Area 2: Tramore River adjacent to St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas.
Area 3: Grange Stream (tributary of Ballybrack Stream) through Donnybrook Commercial Centre.
The Works proposed consist of:
1. Ballybrack Stream through Douglas – Construction of flood defence walls and channel widening and deepening, bridge removal, bridge replacement, road regrading, landscaping, service diversions and all associated works.
2. Grange Stream, Donnybrook Commercial Centre - Construction of channel widening, deepening and regrading, replacement culvert, road regrading, landscaping, service diversions and all associated works.
3. Tramore River, St Patricks Mills Douglas – Construction of new flood defence walls and bridge parapet, road regrading and reinstatement, service diversions and all associated works.
For more details on the Scheme’s development and consultation please refer to the scheme website (www.douglasfrs.ie).
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

16/11/2018

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information