ETENDERS

Contract notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 21/09/2020

Expire date: 26/11/2020

External Reference: 2020-246670

TED Reference: 2020/S 187-452287

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
Connolly Station,
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: David O'Sullivan
Telephone: +353 17034211
E-mail: David.OSullivan@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=174487&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=174487&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

Pressing of Front-End Panels for ICR Fleet
Reference number:  7458A
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34210000  -  Vehicle bodies
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is seeking to enter into a supply agreement with a specialist company[s] with a demonstrable track record in the pressing of aluminium components or similar products to facilitate the Pressing of Front-End Panels for its Inter City Railcar [ICR] Fleet.
IÉ wish to start a replacement programme which will be carried out coinciding with the degraded condition of the front-end panels on the trains. As the panels are overdue a replacement on a significant number of ICR lead cars, this will require the removal of the degraded front-end panel from the vehicles and replacing them with new panels.
There is a total of of 63 train sets, 126 lead cars with both a left and right front-end panel and 24 spares. Total of 150 pairs.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 480000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34600000  -  Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
34610000  -  Rail locomotives and tenders
34621000  -  Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is seeking to enter into a supply agreement with a specialist company[s] with a demonstrable track record in the pressing of aluminium components or similar products to facilitate the Pressing of Front-End Panels for its Inter City Railcar [ICR] Fleet.
IÉ wish to start a replacement programme which will be carried out coinciding with the degraded condition of the front-end panels on the trains. As the panels are overdue a replacement on a significant number of ICR lead cars, this will require the removal of the degraded front-end panel from the vehicles and replacing them with new panels.
The front-end panels are designed for the aesthetic presentation of the train and to protect underbody equipment from large debris on the track. The panels typically receive on track collisions with ballast animals, rubbish etc. The ICR’s operate at all speeds up to 161kph.
Quantity Required: There is a total of of 63 train sets, 126 lead cars with both a left and right front-end panel and 24 spares. Total of 150 pairs.
IÉ Core Requirement:
The basic requirements for the pressing of the panels as required by IÉ will cover [but may not be limited to] the following:
• IÉ require in excess of 150 pairs of front-end panels [left and right].
• The preference of IÉ is for the contactor to deliver all 150 pairs of front-end panels in one delivery.
• The contractor is to provide details on their proposed delivery schedule.
• The front-end panels are to be pressed from Aluminium Alloy 5754.
• The front-end panels are to be pressed from aluminium using two larges dies supplied by IÉ.
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: 480000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
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

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.
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.
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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  23/10/2020
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

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
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