ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 04/06/2021

Expire date: 12/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-292212

TED Reference: 2021/S 110-289330

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Office of Public Works (OPW)
N/A
Jonathan Swift Street
Trim
Co. Meath, C15 NX36
IE
Contact person: Laurence Cleary
Telephone: +353 16476000
E-mail: laurence.cleary@opw.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/office-of-public-works/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1126

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=190710&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=190710&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Land Law, Conveyancing and Property Title Registration Consultancy Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000  -  Legal services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This public procurement competition relates to the provision of certain legal services to the Commissioners of Public Works. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is an Irish Government Office whose primary function is to support the implementation of Government policy. The OPW advises the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, principally in the disciplines of property (including heritage properties) and flood risk management. The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (the “CSSO”), a constituent part of the Attorney General’s Office (the “AGO”), is the provider of legal services to Central Government including the OPW. DPER Circular 05/13 requires the Central Government Sector to use the legal services of the CSSO / AGO where available. It is anticipated that, in exceptional circumstances, the OPW may require access to additional legal resources for the purposes detailed in Appendix 1 to this RFT
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 200000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79130000  -  Legal documentation and certification services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Trim, Co. Meath. C15 NX36
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This public procurement competition relates to the provision of certain legal services to the Commissioners of Public Works. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is an Irish Government Office whose primary function is to support the implementation of Government policy. The OPW advises the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, principally in the disciplines of property (including heritage properties) and flood risk management. The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (the “CSSO”), a constituent part of the Attorney General’s Office (the “AGO”), is the provider of legal services to Central Government including the OPW. DPER Circular 05/13 requires the Central Government Sector to use the legal services of the CSSO / AGO where available. It is anticipated that, in exceptional circumstances, the OPW may require access to additional legal resources for the purposes detailed in Appendix 1 to this RFT
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: 30
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Maximum of 2 extensions of 6 months each, at the discretion of the Contracting Authority
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
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 set out in the Request for Tenders
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As set out in the Request for Tenders
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
As set out in the Request for Tenders
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
As set out in the Request for Tenders
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1)

Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:  
As set out in the Request for Tenders
III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As set out in the Request for Tenders
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

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:  12/07/2021
Local time:  12:00
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 : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  12/07/2021
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland- using electronic tender box

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Four Courts, Dublin 7
Dublin
Dublin 7
IE