ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/05/2019

Expire date: 13/06/2019

External Reference: 2019-286507

TED Reference: 2019/S 088-211387

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Environmental Protection Agency
N/A
Headquarters
Johnstown Castle Estate
PO Box 3000
IE
Contact person: Tony Dolan
Telephone: +353 0539160672
E-mail: t.dolan@epa.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.epa.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/334

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=144992&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=144992&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Technical assistance to the EPA for the 4th round of noise mapping.
Reference number:  IE-EPA-2019-OEA-Noise
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

90742000  -  Services related to noise pollution
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The EPA is awarding a contract for the provision of Technical assistance for the 4th round of noise mapping. The Round 4 noise mapping process is a 5-year process covering the period from 2019–2023. The EPA in conjunction with our appointed technical consultant will work with the relevant Noise Mapping Bodies to complete various tasks that will arise during the Round 4 noise mapping process such as: undertaking a review of the Round 3 noise maps; reporting the Round 4 extents; completing a Round 4 revision of strategic noise maps using the new CNOSSOS methodology; reviewing the methodology for exposure assessment; & the delivery of strategic noise maps and action plans.
The tender is divided into two phases to cover this 5-year period.
• Phase 1; To cover the period from June 2019 – 2022 (June).
• Phase 2; To cover the period from June 2022 – 2024 (June).
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 240000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

90742000  -  Services related to noise pollution
90742200  -  Noise pollution protection services
90742400  -  Noise pollution advisory services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The Round 4 noise mapping process is a 5-year
process covering the period from 2019–2023. The
EPA intends to award two consecutive contracts over
this 5-year period for the provision of Technical
assistance for the 4th round of noise mapping. The
EPA in conjunction with our appointed technical
consultants will work with the relevant stakeholders to
complete various tasks that will arise during the
Round 4 noise mapping process.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality of technical and human resources offered  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Methodology and programme of work to meet delivery requirements  /  Weighting:  25
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Overall quality of the tender  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  30
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 210000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

The EPA is using the Tender Post-box facility on
eTenders for submission of tenders. All tender
documentation must be uploaded in accordance with
the instructions provided on eTenders, prior to the
deadline stated above. Tender responses where
possible should be uploaded as a single PDF
document.

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:  As detailed in the tender documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie
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.2.3)

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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  13/06/2019
Local time:  15:00
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:  13/06/2019
Local time:  15:00
Place:  
Environmental Protection Agency HQ
Wexford
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
EPA staff will be responsible for opening the tenders submitted in acoordance with the criteria specified in the Terms of Reference.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Po Box 3000, Johnstown castle Estate
Wexford
IE
Telephone: +353 539160600
Internet address: http://www.eoa.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment (DCCAE)
Newtown road
Wexford
Y35 AP90
IE
Internet address: www.dccae.gov.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
See Terms & Conditions.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

See Terms & Conditions
As applicable
IE