Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/03/2021
Expire date: 30/09/2021
External Reference: 2021-215763
TED Reference: 2021/S 045-111626
Prior information notice
Information
Published
Prior information notice
Cached Version
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
E-mail:
hefferge@tcd.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.tcd.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/336
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=181579&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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 - Preliminary Market Consultation in relation to the operation of a restaurant/cafe within the newly proposed innovation hub at Trinity East
Reference number:
TCD_21_C0549
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
55300000
-
Restaurant and food-serving services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to the operation of a restaurant/café within the newly proposed innovation hub on Grand Canal Quay. The establishment of the innovation hub and associated café is the first step in the delivery of the proposed internationally leading Grand Canal Innovation District. Trinity would like to discuss the opportunity with various catering providers with a view to better understand the offerings available in the market.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 1.00
EUR
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
55320000
-
Meal-serving services
55520000
-
Catering services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to the operation of a restaurant/café within the newly proposed innovation hub on Grand Canal Quay. The establishment of the innovation hub and associated café is the first step in the delivery of the proposed internationally leading Grand Canal Innovation District. Trinity would like to discuss the opportunity with various catering providers with a view to better understand the offerings available in the market.
The innovation hub is a 5,500sqm co-working and collaboration facility which will provide space for early-stage start-ups, research-active corporates, a meeting space to activate the innovation community in Dublin and a programme of activities for people who work and live in the local community. The development of the innovation hub will also include a public square with seating and is adjacent to the restaurant/café located within the hub.
It is envisaged that the innovation hub and associated restaurant/café will be operational in the first half of 2022. In addition to the public, the almost 500 members of the hub will be a market for the café. Additionally, Trinity are open to discussing the option for catering partner to provide catering for internal meetings, events and so forth held in the innovation hub.
It is envisaged that preliminary market consultations will take place from w/c 15th March 2021. Interested parties are requested to express their interest via etenders and use the messaging facility to contact the Contracting Authority.
Please note, this is not a call for competition. Trinity does not guarantee that a follow-up call for competition will be published.
The innovation hub is a 5,500sqm co-working and collaboration facility which will provide space for early-stage start-ups, research-active corporates, a meeting space to activate the innovation community in Dublin and a programme of activities for people who work and live in the local community. The development of the innovation hub will also include a public square with seating and is adjacent to the restaurant/café located within the hub.
It is envisaged that the innovation hub and associated restaurant/café will be operational in the first half of 2022. In addition to the public, the almost 500 members of the hub will be a market for the café. Additionally, Trinity are open to discussing the option for catering partner to provide catering for internal meetings, events and so forth held in the innovation hub.
It is envisaged that preliminary market consultations will take place from w/c 15th March 2021. Interested parties are requested to express their interest via etenders and use the messaging facility to contact the Contracting Authority.
Please note, this is not a call for competition. Trinity does not guarantee that a follow-up call for competition will be published.
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/08/2021
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. Parties interested in participating in this process should register their interest on www.etenders.gov.ie.
2. The detail of any potential procurement process will be influenced by a number of factors including the outcome of this PIN process.
3. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants during this preliminary market consultation process.
4. At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to shortlist parties for interview at any time from the publication of this notice.
2. The detail of any potential procurement process will be influenced by a number of factors including the outcome of this PIN process.
3. The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by participants during this preliminary market consultation process.
4. At its absolute discretion, the Contracting Authority may elect to shortlist parties for interview at any time from the publication of this notice.