ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 18/06/2021

Expire date: 23/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-291542

TED Reference: 2021/S 119-314727

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
N/A
29-31 Adelaide Road
Dublin
D02 X285
IE
Contact person: Frank Daly
Telephone: +353 16782585
E-mail: Frankj.Daly@decc.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.decc.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/326

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=191110&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=191110&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

Geologist services for Geological Survey Ireland’s support of Market Surveillance in the aggregates sector
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority, as represented by the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), seeks the provision of geologist services to the Irish Construction Materials Project, which will report to the Minerals programme. The successful tenderer will assist in the delivery of an 18 month schedule of works to support the development of a Market Surveillance programme within the aggregates sector. This project will technically support the development of a comprehensive database of geologically derived Irish construction materials and assist various stakeholders in their ongoing work in the sector, including the National Building Control Office and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 250000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14523100  -  Minerals
44110000  -  Construction materials
71332000  -  Geotechnical engineering services
71351210  -  Geophysical consultancy services
71351220  -  Geological consultancy services
71351910  -  Geology services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority, as represented by the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI), seeks the provision of geologist services to the Irish Construction Materials Project, which will report to the Minerals programme. The successful tenderer will assist in the delivery of an 18 month schedule of works to support the development of a Market Surveillance programme within the aggregates sector. This project will technically support the development of a comprehensive database of geologically derived Irish construction materials and assist various stakeholders in their ongoing work in the sector, including the National Building Control Office and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
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: 250000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
A single extension of up to 9 months is envisaged in the request for tender.
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:  See request for tender for experience expected of potential tenderers.
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

See request for tender for details.
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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  23/07/2021
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:  23/07/2021
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Department of the Environment Climate and Communications
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Two staff will open the tender responses received by the deadline using the government's E-tenders platform for public procurement competitions.

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 of Ireland
Four Courts Inns Quay Dublin 7
Dublin
D7
IE
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address: https://www.courts.ie