Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/05/2020
Expire date: 29/06/2020
External Reference: 2020-211958
TED Reference: 2020/S 102-246956
Contract notice - utilities
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Contract notice - utilities
Contract notice – utilities
Supplies
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
IE 4812851 O
Procurement Dept, Engineering & New Works Building,
Inchicore
Dublin 8
IE
Contact person:
Martin Egan
E-mail:
martin.egan@irishrail.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.irishrail.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433
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=167429&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=167429&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)
Main activity
Railway services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Supply & Delivery of an On-Track Railway Ballast Regulator
Reference number:
7512
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
34621200
-
Railway maintenance or service vehicles
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 40000000.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
34621200
-
Railway maintenance or service vehicles
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The Ballast regulator must;
• be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100km/h.
• be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bio-directional movement (driven from both cabs).
• be capable of working on IE’s Infrastructure Permanent Way Gauge for On-Track Machines with a track gauge of 1600mm.
• be supplied with shoulder ploughs, centre ploughs, brush boxes, rail fastening brushes, conveying systems and hoppers.
• be fitted with a dust suppression system.
• be supplied with a ballast profile measurement recording system.
• be capable of hauling or propelling other On-Track machines.
• be designed, manufactured, tested and delivered in accordance with EN 14033-1, EN 14033-2 and EN14033-3 and all related standards.
• be a CE marked vehicle complete with a declaration of conformity with all applicable directives.
• comply with all relevant Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSI’s)
Options such as Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems, GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The Ballast regulator must;
• be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100km/h.
• be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bio-directional movement (driven from both cabs).
• be capable of working on IE’s Infrastructure Permanent Way Gauge for On-Track Machines with a track gauge of 1600mm.
• be supplied with shoulder ploughs, centre ploughs, brush boxes, rail fastening brushes, conveying systems and hoppers.
• be fitted with a dust suppression system.
• be supplied with a ballast profile measurement recording system.
• be capable of hauling or propelling other On-Track machines.
• be designed, manufactured, tested and delivered in accordance with EN 14033-1, EN 14033-2 and EN14033-3 and all related standards.
• be a CE marked vehicle complete with a declaration of conformity with all applicable directives.
• comply with all relevant Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSI’s)
Options such as Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems, GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
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: 40000000.00
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:
yes
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Options such as ;
Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems and GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems and GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
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:
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The economic and financial capacity of the entity must be established to the satisfaction of IE.
Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire (attached) which seeks company details; information on similar contracts undertaken with value, dates, locations and contact names for reference etc; applicants may be requested to provide supporting information such as balance sheets for the past three financial years.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire (attached) which seeks company details; information on similar contracts undertaken with value, dates, locations and contact names for reference etc; applicants may be requested to provide supporting information such as balance sheets for the past three financial years.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The technical competence of the entity, its employees and processes must be established to the satisfaction of IE. Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire which seeks company details to establish the entity’s technical capacity.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
III.1.8)
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
A grouping if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity, or alternatively at Iarnród Éireann's discretion, each member of the group will be required to execute the contract and have joint and several liability.
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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: 2019/S 088-212027
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
29/06/2020
Local time:
12:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
no
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie