Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 05/02/2021

Expire date: 08/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-274157

TED Reference: 2021/S 028-068587

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)
IE 6609370 G
University of Limerick
Castletroy
Co.Limerick
IE
Contact person: Colette Gallagher
Telephone: +353 61234969
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=182533&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

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Agriculture

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

DAFM - RFT for the Supply & Delivery of Pneumatic Spreaders
Reference number:  AEE054C
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

16400000  -  Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) wishes to procure the supply, delivery and installation of Pneumatic Spreaders – either 12 metres and/or 15 metres subject to funding. The DAFM operates the national crop variety evaluation programme in Ireland. The accurate application of chemical fertilisers and pesticides such as granular herbicides and slug pellets is important to ensure the accuracy of the programme particularly where different rates of product are used in adjacent trials. Additionally, the machine should be capable of the accurate application of small seeds e.g. establishment of cover crops.
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

12 Metres - Pneumatic Spreader
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

16000000  -  Agricultural machinery
16100000  -  Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
16600000  -  Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The 12 metre Pneumatic Spreader must ensure the accurate application of chemical fertilisers and pesticides such as granular herbicides and slug pellets is important to ensure the accuracy of the programme particularly where different rates of product are used in adjacent trials. Additionally, the machine should be capable of the accurate application of small seeds e.g. establishment of cover crops.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
See RFT documents for details.
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

All information relating to this tender is published on www.etenders.gov.ie.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

15 metres - Pneumatic Spreader
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

16000000  -  Agricultural machinery
16100000  -  Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
16600000  -  Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The 15 metre Pneumatic Spreader must ensure the accurate application of chemical fertilisers and pesticides such as granular herbicides and slug pellets is important to ensure the accuracy of the programme particularly where different rates of product are used in adjacent trials. Additionally, the machine should be capable of the accurate application of small seeds e.g. establishment of cover crops
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to twelve (12) months with a maximum of one (1) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
See RFT documents for details.
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

All information relating to this tender is published on www.etenders.gov.ie.

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:  Please see RFT document for further details.
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

Please see RFT document for further details.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
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:  08/03/2021
Local time:  14:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 24  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  08/03/2021
Local time:  14:00

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

Office of the High Court
Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000