ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 31/08/2021

Expire date: 28/01/2022

External Reference: 2021-241491

TED Reference: 2021/S 171-445822

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
2200007u
College Green
Dublin 2
Co. Dublin
IE
Contact person: Ger Heffernan
Telephone: +353 18962657
E-mail: hefferge@tcd.ie
NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.tcd.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/336

I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=177984&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Prior Information Notice for E3RI at Trinity East
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

70110000  -  Development services of real estate
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Trinity is developing a 5.5 acre site as a new innovation campus for the university. As part of the development of this campus, Trinity is seeking to deliver a world class, flagship research building for Engineering, Environment and Emerging Technologies (E3RI).
The new campus will be embedded in the vibrant Grand Canal Innovation District, a vibrant urban quarter that is home to some the world’s leading companies in tech, financial and professional services, as well as Dublin’s Smart City initiative.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 175000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45000000  -  Construction work
45211360  -  Urban development construction work
45213100  -  Construction work for commercial buildings
45214000  -  Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
70111000  -  Development of residential real estate
70112000  -  Development of non-residential real estate
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE061 -  Dublin
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This Prior Information Notice is to inform the market that Trinity is undertaking preliminary market consultations as outlined under Article 40 of Directive 2014/24/EU. The University is looking to explore the options available to deliver and operate the proposed E3RI. It is hoped that parties will provide constructive feedback and help inform Trinity’s potential procurement and delivery strategy.
Through the delivery of the proposed project, Trinity’s aim will be not only to provide a world class research institute as part of an Innovation Campus but also to add to the creation of a vibrant new city neighbourhood that connects the University and business to surrounding communities.
Parties interested in participating in this process should register their interest on www.etenders.gov.ie, request, complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) fully executed. A brief descriptive document together with a questionnaire will then be provided. All Parties are invited to submit responses to the questionnaire via the portal by 17:00 on Friday 24th September 2021. As part of this process, the University may hold one-to-one discussions with selected parties, as practical between Monday 6th September - Friday 24th September 2021.
The detail of any potential procurement process will be influenced by a number of factors including the outcome of this PIN process. It is currently considered likely that should Trinity decide to proceed with a formal procedure the process will commence in Q1 2022. However, no decisions have been made to date.
II.2.14)

Additional information

The descriptive document, questionnaire and instructions are available following registrations on www.etenders.gov.ie and return of a signed NDA. Should parties wish to discuss the project directly or require any clarification, please use the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. Responses to the questionnaire should be submitted via the portal by 17:00 on 24th September 2021.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

07/02/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) and return a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA can be requested via the messaging facility on etenders.
2) The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants during this preliminary market consultation process.
3) As the Contracting Authority is exploring the options available to deliver the proposed innovation campus, only a provisional estimate of cost can be provided at this stage. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to adjust the estimated total value as the delivery options are refined.
4) At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to shortlist parties for interview at any time from the publication of this notice.
5) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the Contracting Authority is not obliged to engage with all interested parties in respect of this preliminary market consultation. Therefore, interested parties are advised to return fully completed questionnaires by the deadline.
6) The Contracting Authority reserves to right to return to the market for further consultation if required, up to the deadline of this PIN Notice.