Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 18/10/2020

External Reference: 2020-216125

TED Reference: 2020/S 203-494251

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Office of the Planning Regulator
IE 3643076CH
Block C, 77 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Grand Canal Dock
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person: Valerie Halpin
Telephone: +353 015530270
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.opr.ie

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Planning Regulation

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Office of the Planning Regulator - Framework for the Provision of Planning Review and Assessment Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79419000  -  Evaluation consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Office of the Planning Regulator invites tenders to this request for tenders (“RFT”) for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement or the provision of Planning Review and Assessment services.
In summary, the services comprise:
* Assessors of Statutory Plans – Lot 1
* Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities – Lot 2
Detailed information on the procedure to be used for this procurement is provided in the accompanying RFT document (including instructions to tenderers and a detailed specification of the Office of the Planning Regulators requirements).
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  400000.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Assessors of Statutory Plans
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71400000  -  Urban planning and landscape architectural services
71700000  -  Monitoring and control services
90712000  -  Environmental planning
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The OPR has a full-time team of staff to discharge the statutory roles above and others that, subject to fluctuations in workload and seasonal factors, may present a business requirement for two distinct groups of external fee-per-case contractors to assist the Office from time to time on specific tasks, on a fee-per-case basis, including
a. the assessment of statutory plans (Lot 1 of the RFT) , and
b. reviews of planning authorities (Lot 2 of the RFT).
Accordingly. The OPR is requesting tenders for appointment to a Framework for the Provision of Planning Review and Assessment Services to the Office of the Planning Regulator. Two contractor panels will be established under the Framework Agreement for the provision of these tasks as follows:
• Assessors of Statutory Plans – Lot 1
• Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities – Lot 2
Each lot constitutes a distinct role. Tenderers may decide to submit tenders for either one of the lots above or both; it is important that tenderers clearly indicate which roles (Lot 1 and/or Lot 2) they are applying for as tenders will only be considered on this basis. Full details are available in the accompanying RFT document.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Experience  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  30
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

Full details are available in the accompanying RFT document.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71400000  -  Urban planning and landscape architectural services
71700000  -  Monitoring and control services
90712000  -  Environmental planning
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The OPR has a full-time team of staff to discharge the statutory roles above and others that, subject to fluctuations in workload and seasonal factors, may present a business requirement for two distinct groups of external fee-per-case contractors to assist the Office from time to time on specific tasks, on a fee-per-case basis, including
a. the assessment of statutory plans (Lot 1 of the RFT) , and
b. reviews of planning authorities (Lot 2 of the RFT).
Accordingly. The OPR is requesting tenders for appointment to a Framework for the Provision of Planning Review and Assessment Services to the Office of the Planning Regulator. Two contractor panels will be established under the Framework Agreement for the provision of these tasks as follows:
• Assessors of Statutory Plans – Lot 1
• Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities – Lot 2
Each lot constitutes a distinct role. Tenderers may decide to submit tenders for either one of the lots above or both; it is important that tenderers clearly indicate which roles (Lot 1 and/or Lot 2) they are applying for as tenders will only be considered on this basis. Full details are available in the accompanying RFT document.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Experience  /  Weighting:  50
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Contract Management  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  30
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

Full details are available in the accompanying RFT document.

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
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: 2020/S 102-246392

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Avison Young
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Community Engagement Partners
Thurles
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Brady Shipman Martin
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Brendan McGrath and Associates
Corrofin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Des Johnson Planning and Environmental Consultancy
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Doyle Kent Ltd.
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

HRA Planning Chartered Town Planning Consultants DAC
Limerick
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

MacCabe Durney Barnes Ltd
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

MKO t/a McCarthy Kevile O'Sullivan Ltd
Galway
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Padraic Thornton Planning and Environmental Consultancy
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 1

Title: Assessors of Statutory Plans

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

SLR Environmental Consulting Ireland Ltd.
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  240000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Des Johnson Planning and Environmental Consultancy
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Denis Conlan
Celbridge
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 14

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Donal Enright
Bray
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 15

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Edward Sheehy
Ballyguile
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 16

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

MacCabe Durney Barnes Ltd
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 17

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mary Cunneen
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 18

Lot No: 2

Title: Reviewers of Systems and Procedures used by Planning Authorities

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

09/10/2020
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Padraic Thornton Planning and Environmental Consultancy
Dublin
IE

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:  160000.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE