Contract notice – utilities

Supplies

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

IE 4812851 O

Connolly Station,

Dublin

Contact person: David O'Sullivan

Telephone: +353 17034211

E-mail: David.OSullivan@irishrail.ie

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Internet address(es):

Main address: http://www.irishrail.ie

Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433

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=190165&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Additional information can be obtained from

the abovementioned address:

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

electronically via: http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=190165&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted

to the abovementioned address

I.6)

Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supply of Standard, Bespoke and Safety Critical Engineering Fasteners

Reference number: 7626

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

44530000 - Fasteners

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4)

Short description

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) operate a number of rolling stock fleets, for which standard and bespoke engineering fasteners are used to cover all running maintenance and heavy maintenance activities at all of its rolling stock maintenance facilities nationwide. The rolling stock maintenance facilities are located in Inchicore and Fairview (Dublin), Limerick, Cork, Drogheda and Portlaoise. IÉ now invites suitably qualified companies to participate in a tender process for the Supply of Standard, Bespoke and Safety Critical Fasteners into the Rail Industry.
The supply agreement will cover the supply of standard, bespoke and safety critical fasteners in various quantities and to numerous IÉ locations nationwide, IÉ intends to advertise this tender in individual lots [see lot details below]:
Lot No. Description
1 General Purpose Fasteners
2 Safety Critical Application Fasteners
3 Bespoke Application Fasteners

II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1600000.00 EUR

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

General Purpose Fasteners

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44531000 - Threaded fasteners

44531100 - Wood screws

44531300 - Self-tapping screws

44531400 - Bolts

44531510 - Bolts and screws

44531520 - Coach bolts and screws

44531600 - Nuts

44532000 - Non-threaded fasteners

44532200 - Washers

44533000 - Copper fasteners

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Inchicore, Dublin 8.

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) operate a number of rolling stock fleets, for which standard and bespoke engineering fasteners are used to cover all running maintenance and heavy maintenance activities at all of its rolling stock maintenance facilities nationwide. The rolling stock maintenance facilities are located in Inchicore and Fairview (Dublin), Limerick, Cork, Drogheda and Portlaoise. IÉ now invites suitably qualified companies to participate in a tender process for the Supply of Standard, Bespoke and Safety Critical Fasteners into the Rail Industry.
The supply agreement will cover the supply of standard, bespoke and safety critical fasteners in various quantities and to numerous IÉ locations nationwide, IÉ intends to advertise this tender in individual lots [see lot details below]:
Lot No. Description
1 General Purpose Fasteners
Manufactured and certified to specified international standards.
2 Safety Critical Application Fasteners
Manufactured to specified international standards and subject to supplementary quality assurance checks as specified by IÉ.
3 Bespoke Application Fasteners
Manufactured to a standard prescribed by IÉ and subject to supplementary quality assurance checks as specified by IÉ.

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: 900000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend by an additional 12 months.
If option to extend is not exercised, the contract will be re-advertised in Q1 2024
If option to extend is exercised, the contract will be re-advertised in Q1 2025

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

Option to extend by an additional 12 months

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Safety Critical Fasteners

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44531000 - Threaded fasteners

44531100 - Wood screws

44531300 - Self-tapping screws

44531400 - Bolts

44531510 - Bolts and screws

44531520 - Coach bolts and screws

44531600 - Nuts

44532000 - Non-threaded fasteners

44532200 - Washers

44533000 - Copper fasteners

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Inchicore, Dublin 8

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) operate a number of rolling stock fleets, for which standard and bespoke engineering fasteners are used to cover all running maintenance and heavy maintenance activities at all of its rolling stock maintenance facilities nationwide. The rolling stock maintenance facilities are located in Inchicore and Fairview (Dublin), Limerick, Cork, Drogheda and Portlaoise. IÉ now invites suitably qualified companies to participate in a tender process for the Supply of Standard, Bespoke and Safety Critical Fasteners into the Rail Industry.
The supply agreement will cover the supply of standard, bespoke and safety critical fasteners in various quantities and to numerous IÉ locations nationwide, IÉ intends to advertise this tender in individual lots [see lot details below]:
Lot No. Description
1 General Purpose Fasteners
Manufactured and certified to specified international standards.
2 Safety Critical Application Fasteners
Manufactured to specified international standards and subject to supplementary quality assurance checks as specified by IÉ.
3 Bespoke Application Fasteners
Manufactured to a standard prescribed by IÉ and subject to supplementary quality assurance checks as specified by IÉ.

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: 500000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

Option to extend by an additional 12 months

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)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Bespoke Fasteners

Lot No: 3

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44531000 - Threaded fasteners

44531100 - Wood screws

44531300 - Self-tapping screws

44531400 - Bolts

44531510 - Bolts and screws

44531520 - Coach bolts and screws

44531600 - Nuts

44532000 - Non-threaded fasteners

44532200 - Washers

44533000 - Copper fasteners

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: IE - IRELAND

Main site or place of performance:

Inchicore, Dublin 8

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) operate a number of rolling stock fleets, for which standard and bespoke engineering fasteners are used to cover all running maintenance and heavy maintenance activities at all of its rolling stock maintenance facilities nationwide. The rolling stock maintenance facilities are located in Inchicore and Fairview (Dublin), Limerick, Cork, Drogheda and Portlaoise. IÉ now invites suitably qualified companies to participate in a tender process for the Supply of Standard, Bespoke and Safety Critical Fasteners into the Rail Industry.
The supply agreement will cover the supply of standard, bespoke and safety critical fasteners in various quantities and to numerous IÉ locations nationwide, IÉ intends to advertise this tender in individual lots [see lot details below]:
Lot No. Description
1 General Purpose Fasteners
Manufactured and certified to specified international standards.
2 Safety Critical Application Fasteners
Manufactured to specified international standards and subject to supplementary quality assurance checks as specified by IÉ.
3 Bespoke Application Fasteners
Manufactured to a standard prescribed by IÉ and subject to supplementary quality assurance checks as specified by IÉ.

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: 200000.00 EUR

II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36

This contract is subject to renewal: yes

Description of renewals:

II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes

Description of options:

Option to extend by an additional 12 months

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: For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:

The economic and financial capacity of the entity must be established to the satisfaction of IE.
Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire (attached) which seeks company details; information on similar contracts undertaken with value, dates, locations and contact names for reference etc; applicants may be requested to provide supporting information such as balance sheets for the past three financial years.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:

The technical competence of the entity, its employees and processes must be established to the satisfaction of IE. Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire which seeks company details to establish the entity’s technical capacity.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:

Accreditation to ISO 9001

III.1.8)

Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

A group if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity having joint and several liability with the members of the group. It will become necessary for this group to state a single addressee responsible for the receipt and processing of the participating orders and resolving any problems relating to the contract.

III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

For full details, please download a copy of the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

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

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2018/S 018-038016

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 30/06/2021

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.3)

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

Date: 23/07/2021

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 : 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Contract will run for a 3 year period, with an option to extend by an additional 12 months

VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court

Four Courts

Dublin 7

D07 N972

Telephone: +353 18886511

E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie

Fax: +353 18886125

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Central Office of the High Court

Four Courts

Dublin 7

D07 N972

Telephone: +353 18886511

E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie

Fax: +353 18886125

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central Office of the High Court

Four Courts

Dublin 7

D07 N972

Telephone: +353 18886511

E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie

Fax: +353 18886125

Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

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