ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/12/2018

Expire date: 31/12/2018

External Reference: 2018-228176

TED Reference: 2018/S 234-534977

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre
4848734M
Birr Castle Demesne
Birr
Co.Offaly
IE
Contact person: Grainne O’Malley
Telephone: +353 579120336
E-mail: manager@birrcastle.com
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.birrcastle.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/161626

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=138455&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=138455&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
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

TENDER REQUEST TO CREATE NEW AND EXCITING VISITOR EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE EXISTING “SCIENCE GALLERIES AT BIRR SCIENTIFIC AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION WHICH TRADE AS BIRR CASTLE GARDENS AND SCIENCE CENT
Reference number:  BSHF
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

92310000  -  Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation wishes to invite interested parties to submit a tender to undertake the upgrading of the Science Galleries as described in the project description. We are looking to create a new and exciting experience within the existing Science Galleries. Birr Castle has been home to the Parson’s Family since 1620 and, during the past 400 years, this remarkable Parsons family have achieved great things in the areas of Astronomy, Botany, Photography, Engineering and Horticulture. First opened to the public in 1985 as a visitor attraction, it all started with the gardens and the Great Telescope and was subsequently followed by the Science Galleries, Shop, Café and Treehouse Adventure Playground. In recent years, the opening of the castle itself for tours for 4 months each summer was also added. Each phase has resulted in increased visitors and revenue. The business is a registered charity with education at its core.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 52000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32232000  -  Video-conferencing equipment
39154000  -  Exhibition equipment
92000000  -  Recreational, cultural and sporting services
92500000  -  Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
92520000  -  Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Birr Castle Demense
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation (known in this document as BSHF from this point) wishes to invite interested parties to submit a tender to undertake the upgrading of the Science Galleries as described in the project description.
BSHF is looking to create a new and exciting experience within the existing Science Galleries.
Written tenders are invited from competent organisations /persons with experience in the upgrading, planning and design of existing museums, exhibitions and tourism attractions.
The successful company will be required to Design, Manufacture, Supply and Instillation of the Interpretative elements.
Brief background on the business
Birr Castle has been home to the Parson’s Family since 1620 and, during the past 400 years, this remarkable Parsons family have achieved great things in the areas of Astronomy, Botany, Photography, Engineering and Horticulture.
Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre was first opened to the public in 1985 as a visitor attraction and is currently open 362 days a year. It started with the gardens and the Great Telescope and was subsequently followed by the Science Galleries, Shop, Café and Treehouse Adventure Playground. In recent years, the opening of the castle itself for tours for 4 months each summer was also added. Each phase has resulted in increased visitors and revenue. The business is a registered charity with education at its core. The foundation was set up to preserve and protect the heritage at Birr Castle Demense and to educate and inspire the next generation. Sharing our unique and fascinating stories with the public is something we are very proud of and is something we aspire to continue.
Over the coming months, the company (board), would hope to complete a new vision and strategy document that will take the business to 2030 and beyond. The new strategy plan will take effect from 2020 as part of the 400th celebrations of the Parsons’s family at Birr Castle.
Our vision – to be a pl
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: 52000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 6
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: 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:  see RFT document and service contract saved in documents for conditions.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
see selection criteria in the RFT document attached.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
see full details outlined in the RFT document
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
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:  31/12/2018
Local time:  17:00
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)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  31/12/2018
Local time:  17:00
Place:  
Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation at Birr Castle Demense
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
General Manager of the business

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

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

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation
Birr Castle Demesne
Birr
R42 VO27
IE
Telephone: +353 579120336
E-mail: manager@birrcastle.com
Internet address: http://www.birrcastle.com