Date of dispatch of this notice: 24/04/2020
Expire date: 15/07/2020
External Reference: 2020-292007
TED Reference: 2020/S 083-196505
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
9510201H
Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street
Dublin, D08 DK10
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Rob Grumley
Telephone:
+353 16463650
E-mail:
rob.grumley@tii.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
www.tii.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/120261
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=165901&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=165901&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
Other activity:
Roads, Metro and Light Rail
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Assurance Services Framework
Reference number:
TII238
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71319000
-
Expert witness services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is procuring on its own behalf, and on behalf of a number of local authorities, one Single Party and one Multi Party Framework for when required the provision of Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Assurance Services
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 5000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:
1
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Assurance Services Framework
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79418000
-
Procurement consultancy services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is procuring on its own behalf, and on behalf of a number of local authorities, one Single Operator Framework Agreement for the provision, when required, of Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Advisor Services and other related services in relation to national roads programmes and projects as further described below. The services required are in four broad categories as follows:
(i) Claims Advisor Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): advice on, and assistance with review of, construction contract claims for additional money and/or time, both during the course of the construction project and in applicable dispute resolution procedures; review of merits of claims and preparation of risk assessment; advice on the value for money of final accounts and change orders; liaison with other appointed advisers in relation to construction contract claims; programme level monitoring and reporting of progress and approach in the resolution of construction contract claims; distillation of relevant facts of claims and preparation of statements of defence; damages analysis and quantification, construction productivity loss analysis using acceptable methods, construction defect(s) evaluation; contract administration support to ensure that opportunities for claims are minimised; any other related services.
(ii) Expert Witness Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): preparation of, and review of, expert witness reports; provision of expert evidence in dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; providing quantum verification/audit specialist services; providing specialist programme verification, critical path analysis and impact analysis; any other related services.
(iii) Client Representation Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): representing the client at alternative dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; any other related services.
(iv) Procurement Assurance Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): satisfying the client in relation to the appropriateness of the client’s procurement processes before legal counsel is sought; reviewing technical and/or commercial elements of contract documents before tender issue; advising and assisting in relation to standard procurement documents; advice on the conduct of or design of public procurement procedures in order to secure best value for money; general support with procurement activities; any other related activities
(i) Claims Advisor Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): advice on, and assistance with review of, construction contract claims for additional money and/or time, both during the course of the construction project and in applicable dispute resolution procedures; review of merits of claims and preparation of risk assessment; advice on the value for money of final accounts and change orders; liaison with other appointed advisers in relation to construction contract claims; programme level monitoring and reporting of progress and approach in the resolution of construction contract claims; distillation of relevant facts of claims and preparation of statements of defence; damages analysis and quantification, construction productivity loss analysis using acceptable methods, construction defect(s) evaluation; contract administration support to ensure that opportunities for claims are minimised; any other related services.
(ii) Expert Witness Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): preparation of, and review of, expert witness reports; provision of expert evidence in dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; providing quantum verification/audit specialist services; providing specialist programme verification, critical path analysis and impact analysis; any other related services.
(iii) Client Representation Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): representing the client at alternative dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; any other related services.
(iv) Procurement Assurance Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): satisfying the client in relation to the appropriateness of the client’s procurement processes before legal counsel is sought; reviewing technical and/or commercial elements of contract documents before tender issue; advising and assisting in relation to standard procurement documents; advice on the conduct of or design of public procurement procedures in order to secure best value for money; general support with procurement activities; any other related activities
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: 4000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
On completion of this Framework circa, June 2024, TII will run a tender competition to replace this Framework.
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
Tenderers will need to register on www.etender.gov.ie
to download the tender documents
to download the tender documents
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Assurance Services Framework
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79418000
-
Procurement consultancy services
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is procuring on its own behalf, and on behalf of a number of local authorities, one Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision, when required, of Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Advisor Services and other related services in relation to national roads programmes and projects as further described below. The services required are in four broad categories as follows:
(i) Claims Advisor Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): advice on, and assistance with review of, construction contract claims for additional money and/or time, both during the course of the construction project and in applicable dispute resolution procedures; review of merits of claims and preparation of risk assessment; advice on the value for money of final accounts and change orders; liaison with other appointed advisers in relation to construction contract claims; programme level monitoring and reporting of progress and approach in the resolution of construction contract claims; distillation of relevant facts of claims and preparation of statements of defence; damages analysis and quantification, construction productivity loss analysis using acceptable methods, construction defect(s) evaluation; contract administration support to ensure that opportunities for claims are minimised; any other related services.
(ii) Expert Witness Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): preparation of, and review of, expert witness reports; provision of expert evidence in dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; providing quantum verification/audit specialist services; providing specialist programme verification, critical path analysis and impact analysis; any other related services.
(iii) Client Representation Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): representing the client at alternative dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; any other related services.
(iv) Procurement Assurance Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): satisfying the client in relation to the appropriateness of the client’s procurement processes before legal counsel is sought; reviewing technical and/or commercial elements of contract documents before tender issue; advising and assisting in relation to standard procurement documents; advice on the conduct of or design of public procurement procedures in order to secure best value for money; general support with procurement activities; any other related activities
(i) Claims Advisor Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): advice on, and assistance with review of, construction contract claims for additional money and/or time, both during the course of the construction project and in applicable dispute resolution procedures; review of merits of claims and preparation of risk assessment; advice on the value for money of final accounts and change orders; liaison with other appointed advisers in relation to construction contract claims; programme level monitoring and reporting of progress and approach in the resolution of construction contract claims; distillation of relevant facts of claims and preparation of statements of defence; damages analysis and quantification, construction productivity loss analysis using acceptable methods, construction defect(s) evaluation; contract administration support to ensure that opportunities for claims are minimised; any other related services.
(ii) Expert Witness Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): preparation of, and review of, expert witness reports; provision of expert evidence in dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; providing quantum verification/audit specialist services; providing specialist programme verification, critical path analysis and impact analysis; any other related services.
(iii) Client Representation Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): representing the client at alternative dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication, conciliation and arbitration; any other related services.
(iv) Procurement Assurance Services
The services may involve (but are not limited to): satisfying the client in relation to the appropriateness of the client’s procurement processes before legal counsel is sought; reviewing technical and/or commercial elements of contract documents before tender issue; advising and assisting in relation to standard procurement documents; advice on the conduct of or design of public procurement procedures in order to secure best value for money; general support with procurement activities; any other related activities
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: 1000000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
On completion of this Framework circa, June 2024, TII will run a tender competition to replace this Framework.
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
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 tender documents
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
See tender documents
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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
3
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:
29/05/2020
Local time:
12:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
03/03/2021
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/05/2020
Local time:
12:00
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.3)
Additional information
The successful Tenderers will be required to enter into a Framework Agreement with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the relevant Local Authorities. Contracts (“Call-off Contracts”) for individual projects from Lot 1 and Lot 2 may be entered into. The four year value of all Call-Offs is estimated to be circa €0 - €5,000,000 (exclu VAT). This may vary and there is no guarantee that call-offs of such value will be awarded under the framework agreement. Clients may procure similar services in other ways.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie