Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 30/09/2020

Expire date: 30/10/2020

External Reference: 2020-259171

TED Reference: 2020/S 193-465816

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: Paul Fusco
Telephone: +353 16744825
Internet address(es):
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=174373&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A MULTI PARTY FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIBRARY FURNITURE
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39155000  -  Library furniture
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Dublin City Council, Library Services, proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 2 years, for the Supply and Delivery of Library Furniture. Dublin City Council Libraries reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Dublin City Council’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
The requirements will include the provision of library shelving, library furniture and bespoke furniture to offer full library solutions. Some element of complimenting of existing furniture will also be required.
The framework requires the highest quality of furniture product service and the appointed framework tenderer’s will be expected to negotiate the best possible price for materials on behalf of the client.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 440000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

General Library Furniture
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39000000  -  Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
39100000  -  Furniture
39130000  -  Office furniture
39134000  -  Computer furniture
39150000  -  Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39155100  -  Library equipment
39160000  -  School furniture
39161000  -  Kindergarten furniture
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 2
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

As per tender documents
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: 160000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Dublin City Libraries proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 2 years. Dublin City Libraries reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 2 such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Dublin City Council’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed 4 years.
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

As per tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Children's Furniture
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39000000  -  Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
39100000  -  Furniture
39134000  -  Computer furniture
39150000  -  Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39155100  -  Library equipment
39160000  -  School furniture
39161000  -  Kindergarten furniture
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 2
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

As per tender documents
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: 160000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Dublin City Libraries proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 2 years. Dublin City Libraries reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 2 such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Dublin City Council’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed 4 years.
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

As per tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Shelving
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

39000000  -  Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
39100000  -  Furniture
39130000  -  Office furniture
39150000  -  Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
39151000  -  Miscellaneous furniture
39155100  -  Library equipment
39160000  -  School furniture
39161000  -  Kindergarten furniture
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 2
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

As per tender documents
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: 120000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Dublin City Libraries proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 2 years. Dublin City Libraries reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to 12 months with a maximum of 2 such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Dublin City Council’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed 4 years.
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

As per tender documents

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:  As per 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

As per 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:  9
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:  30/10/2020
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:  02/11/2020
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 ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

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 Libraries section, Culture, Recreation and Economic Services Department, 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. Tenders may be submitted in English or in the Irish language.
8. All queries regarding this tender must be submitted through the etenders messaging facility, RFT ID 176650. Queries must be in question format. 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 19th October 2020 to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.
9. 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.
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