Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/01/2021

Expire date: 02/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-201669

TED Reference: 2021/S 013-026662

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Westmeath County Council
N/A
Áras An Chontae, Mountstreet, N91 FH4N
County Westmeath
Mullingar
IE
Contact person: Darren Fulham
Telephone: +353 4442150
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=181234&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

Prequalification of Contractors (and PSCS) for the Construction of the Athlone Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge over the River Shannon
Reference number:  WH 9903_ Cycleway Bridge Athlone
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45221119  -  Bridge renewal construction work
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

Prequalification of Contractors (and PSCS) for the Construction of the Athlone Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge over the River Shannon
The National Roads Office of Westmeath County Council are inviting submissions from contractors to prequalify through a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire in the First Stage of the restricted tender procedure for the Construction of the Athlone Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge over the River Shannon
This pre-qualification is for the Construction of the Athlone Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge over the River Shannon which is a key component of the Galway to Dublin Cycle route which ensures a segregated cycleway crossing that provides easy passage and, critically, safe access through the town of Athlone which is seen as a halfway point along the proposed Galway to Dublin Cycleway.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45221119  -  Bridge renewal construction work
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The National Roads Office of Westmeath County Council are inviting submissions from contractors to prequalify through a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire in the First Stage of the restricted tender procedure for the Construction of the Athlone Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge over the River Shannon, Scheme 2 of the Whitegates to Athlone Castle Link. This pre-qualification is for the Construction of the Athlone Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge over the River Shannon which is a key component of the Galway to Dublin Cycle route which ensures a segregated cycleway crossing that provides easy passage and, critically, safe access through the town of Athlone which is seen as a halfway point along the proposed Galway to Dublin Cycleway. The proposed scheme incorporates a new cycle bridge across the River Shannon with approach access ramps along the river adjacent to the Radisson Hotel to the east and at the Luan Gallery to the west. The proposed bridge structure comprises a two-span bridge with a pier in the middle of the river and end supports on the riverbanks. Both spans are of approximately 52m in length. The overall length of the main bridge is approximately 104m. The proposed East ramp structure comprises an approach ramp to the bridge, landing, staircase, and a cantilevered walkway along the river. The length of the approach ramp is approximately 80.5m and the length of the walkway is approximately 101m. The landing and staircase are approximately 10m each in length. The proposed West ramp structure similarly comprises a main ramp, landing area, stairs, and a cantilevered walkway along the west side of the river. The length of the ramp is approximately 95m and the length of the walkway is 113m approx. In order to qualify for consideration each tenderer must submit the form QW1 SAQ, QW 3 SAQ and along with supplement QW1 3.4.1, QW1 3.4.2 and QW3 3.4.1 with all supporting documents and appendices attached to this tender.
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: 10000000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9)

Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
as per SAQ documents
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
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:  as per SAQ Criterion
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

NA
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
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:  16/02/2021
Local time:  16:00
IV.2.3)

Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 05/03/2021
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

Westmeath County Council
Mullingar
IE