Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/02/2020
Expire date: 05/03/2020
External Reference: 2020-208742
TED Reference: 2020/S 027-061006
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dublin City Council
N/A
Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Mark Jones
Telephone:
+353 2224493
E-mail:
mark.jones@dublincity.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
www.dublincity.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267
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=161510&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=161510&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to 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
ITT Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Floral Summer Baskets 2020-2022
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
03121210
-
Floral arrangements
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
Dublin City Council proposes to establish a Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision, installation and maintenance of Summer floral hanging basket displays at various sites in Dublin City. The framework will be for the provision of Summer display 2020, 2021 and 2022.
While a definitive number of baskets required is not available, tenderers should note that the figures below are representative of recent requirements: (All figures and locations are for guidance purposes only and do not represent any guarantee of the volume to be supplied under the framework agreement).
While a definitive number of baskets required is not available, tenderers should note that the figures below are representative of recent requirements: (All figures and locations are for guidance purposes only and do not represent any guarantee of the volume to be supplied under the framework agreement).
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 279000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin City Council Administrative Area
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Dublin City Council proposes to establish a Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision, installation and maintenance of Summer floral hanging basket displays at various sites in Dublin City. The framework will be for the provision of Summer display 2020, 2021 and 2022.
While a definitive number of baskets required is not available, tenderers should note that the figures below are representative of recent requirements: (All figures and locations are for guidance purposes only and do not represent any guarantee of the volume to be supplied under the framework agreement).
Dublin City Centre, North of the River Liffey
• Summer Display a total of One Hundred and Fifty (150 number) floral hanging baskets at individual locations along the Liffey Board Walk, Capel Street, Henry Street, Mary Street and North Earl Street, East Wall Road
Dublin City Centre, South of the River Liffey
• Summer Display a total of Fifty (50 number) floral hanging baskets at individual locations at Temple Bar, Harcourt Street. Pearse Street, Baggot Street Upper, Ringsend and Sandymount.
Dublin North West Finglas Area
• Summer Display a total of One Hundred and Ten (110 number) floral hanging baskets at individual locations within the Finglas Village Civic Area.
While a definitive number of baskets required is not available, tenderers should note that the figures below are representative of recent requirements: (All figures and locations are for guidance purposes only and do not represent any guarantee of the volume to be supplied under the framework agreement).
Dublin City Centre, North of the River Liffey
• Summer Display a total of One Hundred and Fifty (150 number) floral hanging baskets at individual locations along the Liffey Board Walk, Capel Street, Henry Street, Mary Street and North Earl Street, East Wall Road
Dublin City Centre, South of the River Liffey
• Summer Display a total of Fifty (50 number) floral hanging baskets at individual locations at Temple Bar, Harcourt Street. Pearse Street, Baggot Street Upper, Ringsend and Sandymount.
Dublin North West Finglas Area
• Summer Display a total of One Hundred and Ten (110 number) floral hanging baskets at individual locations within the Finglas Village Civic Area.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Cost
/
Weighting:
100
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 279000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
36
This contract is subject to renewal:
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
Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT 164527
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 consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 164527.
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 consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 164527.
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.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
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:
05/03/2020
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Irish
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:
05/03/2020
Local time:
12:00
Place:
the time and date set out above for the opening of the tenders is subject to change at the discretion of Dublin City Council
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2023
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
Additional Information – Dublin City Council
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
4. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
5. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Parks and Landscapes Division, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
8. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
9. Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
10. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
11. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to portal www.etenders.gov.ie Ref RFT ID 164527. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 6th March 2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
12. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
13. For each criterion marked as Response: Declaration Required, applicants must initially provide the Appendices referenced under each criterion no later than the date set for return of the forms, and, where appropriate, confirm in the box provided that it is included with the completed Questionnaire. Failure to do so could invalidate the submission.
1. Dublin City Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Acts.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by Dublin City Council that the successful Tenderer and all sub-contractors (if applicable) produce a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in compliance with Circular (43) 2006 (or as amended) and that the certificate will be maintained for the duration of the contract and will be on a 12 month basis. In the case of a non-resident Tenderer, a statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners will be required.
3. Suppliers must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.
4. Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
5. Please note also that all information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. Dublin City Council will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the Parks and Landscapes Division, but may also be extended for use by other divisions of Dublin City Council as requirements arise.
7. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.
8. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
9. Please note that OJEU contracts are covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
10. Appeals procedure: The body to whom appeals should be addressed is – The High Court, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7.
11. All queries regarding this tender must be emailed to portal www.etenders.gov.ie Ref RFT ID 164527. Queries must be in question format and must be submitted by email. Responses will be circulated to those candidates/tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 12 noon on 6th March 2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
12. Please note that where documents are made available in both PDF and Word format, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the documents, the PDF version will take precedence.
13. For each criterion marked as Response: Declaration Required, applicants must initially provide the Appendices referenced under each criterion no later than the date set for return of the forms, and, where appropriate, confirm in the box provided that it is included with the completed Questionnaire. Failure to do so could invalidate the submission.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Consultant Legal Advisor
Dublin
IE
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
the framework agreement is covered by the application of the Remedies Directive and the relevant standstill period applied at time of notification.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Consultant Legal Advisor
Dublin
IE