Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/02/2020
External Reference: 2020-211867
TED Reference: 2020/S 038-090352
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Cached Version
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Dublin City Council
N/A
Quantity Surveyors Division, Block 4, Floor 1, Civic Offices, Wood Quay,
Dublin 8
IE
Contact person:
Paul Dunne
Telephone:
+353 12223615
E-mail:
paul.dunne@dublincity.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
www.dublincity.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/267
South Dublin County Council
County Hall, Tallaght,
Dublin
Dublin 24
IE
Contact person:
Darragh Sheridan
Telephone:
+353 14149000
E-mail:
dsheridan@sdublincoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.sdcc.ie/services
Fingal County Council
County Hall, Main Street, Swords,
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Diarmuid Mc Gowan
Telephone:
+353 18905069
E-mail:
diarmuid.mcgowan@sdublincoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.fingalcoco.ie/
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire,
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Gerry Devlin
Telephone:
+353 12054328
E-mail:
gdevlin@dlrcoco.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.dlrcoco.ie/
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services for 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Approved Housing Bodies in Two Lots.
Reference number:
95362
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71324000
-
Quantity surveying services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
It is intended to set up a Multi-Party Framework agreement in 2 Lots for the provision of Quantity Surveying Services on work projects to encompass residential (excluding residential included in Housing Strategy 2020), commercial, civils, leisure and municipal projects to include new works and refurbishment works.The service required may be full or partial service, Applicants will be required to apply individually for each Lot, and must submit separate Suitability Assessment Questionnaires for each Lot.
Lot 1 is for Quantity Surveying Services on Type 2 works projects as defined in Form QC1, which are in the value range not exceeding Euro 5,000,000.
Lot 2 is for Quantity Surveying Services on Type 3 works projects as defined in Form QC1,
which are in the value range exceeding Euro 5,000,000.
Please see Suitability Assessment Questionnaires available for download at www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID: 95362).
Lot 1 is for Quantity Surveying Services on Type 2 works projects as defined in Form QC1, which are in the value range not exceeding Euro 5,000,000.
Lot 2 is for Quantity Surveying Services on Type 3 works projects as defined in Form QC1,
which are in the value range exceeding Euro 5,000,000.
Please see Suitability Assessment Questionnaires available for download at www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID: 95362).
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3500000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services for 4 Dublin Local Authorities and Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, With a project value < €5,000,000
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71324000
-
Quantity surveying services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 1 Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services for Dublin Local Authorities and Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1, Type 2 Projects with a project value < €5,000,000
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Ultimate Cost
/
Weighting:
100%
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)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Multi Party Framework Agreement for 4 Quantity Surveying Services for Dublin Local Authorities and Irish Council of Approved Housing Bodies Type 3 Projects with a project value > €5,000,000
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71324000
-
Quantity surveying services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
NUTS code:
IE06 -
Eastern and Midland
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 2 Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services for 4 Dublin Local Authorities and Irish Council of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2, Type 3 Projects with
a project value > €5,000,000
a project value > €5,000,000
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Cost criterion
-
Name:
Ultimate Price
/
Weighting:
100%
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2016/S 222-404516
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Lawlor Burns & Associates
81 oconnell street,
Limerick
IE
NUTS code:
IE053 -
South-West
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Tim Murphy
first floor kealgorm house, limerick road, castle island,
Kerry
IE
NUTS code:
IE053 -
South-West
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Hardy Partnership
260 merrion road,
Dublin
Dublin 4
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Levin Associates
lioscarren house, 32 dale road, stillorgan
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Nolan Construction Consultants
9 wallace house, canada tree waterford
Waterford
IE
NUTS code:
IE052 -
South-East
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
John J Casey & Co
9 premier suites gater lane, Saggart ,
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
McGahon Surveyors Ltd
15 seatwon place, dundalk,
Louth
IE
NUTS code:
IE041 -
Border
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Aidan Nolan & Associates
centaur street
Carlow
IE
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Currie & Brown Ltd
cathedral court, new street south,
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 1 Projects < €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Duffy Gaffney Partners
101 trees road, mount merrion ,
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
1000000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Levins Associates
lioscarren house, 32 dale road, stillorgan
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Hardy Partnership
260 merrion road,
Dublin 4
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Lawlor Burns & Associates
81 oconnell street,
Limerick
IE
NUTS code:
IE051 -
Mid-West
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Nolan Construction Consultants
9 wallace house, canada tree
waterford
IE
NUTS code:
IE052 -
South-East
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
John J Casey & Co
9 premier suies gater lane, Saggart,
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Currie & Brown Ltd
cathedral court, new street south,
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
WH Stephens
sky business centre, po tunnnel business park, clonshaugh,
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Tim Murphy & Partners
first floor kealgorm house, limerick road, castle island,
Kerry
IE
NUTS code:
IE053 -
South-West
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Aidan Nolan & Associates
centaur street
Carlow
IE
NUTS code:
IE062 -
Mid-East
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Multi Party Framework Agreement for Quantity Surveying Services For 4 Dublin Local Authorities & Irish Council of Social Housing of Approved Housing Bodies, Lot 2 Projects > €5,000,000
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
09/08/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Tom McNamara & Associates
66 lower baggot street
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
2500000.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
1. Dublin City Council (DCC) 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 Act.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by DCC 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. DCC will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the bodies outlined in eTenders contract notice RFT ID 95362.
7. Emailed/faxed/late submissions will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.
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.
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 made via the eTenders website portal. 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 pm (Irish Time) on 09th December 2016 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.
Applicants may also satisfy this requirement by submitting an ESPD completed in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/7. By completing Part IV (a) of the ESPD titled: Global Indication for all Selection Criteria, applicants will be taken to declare that they meet the standards set for all criteria where the response is Declaration Required. Supporting documentation should be provided promptly upon request from the Contracting Authority.
2. It will be a condition for the award of any contract by DCC 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. DCC will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
6. The framework agreement is primarily for use by the bodies outlined in eTenders contract notice RFT ID 95362.
7. Emailed/faxed/late submissions will not be accepted. Tenderers are asked to include a return address on the packaging.
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.
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 made via the eTenders website portal. 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 pm (Irish Time) on 09th December 2016 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.
Applicants may also satisfy this requirement by submitting an ESPD completed in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/7. By completing Part IV (a) of the ESPD titled: Global Indication for all Selection Criteria, applicants will be taken to declare that they meet the standards set for all criteria where the response is Declaration Required. Supporting documentation should be provided promptly upon request from the Contracting Authority.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please contact your solicitor.