Contract award notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-223727

TED Reference: 2021/S 174-453653

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Defence Forces
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: OGP Support
Telephone: +353 761008000
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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

Fruit and Vegetables for the Defence Forces
Reference number:  PROJ000006063
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

15300000  -  Fruit, vegetables and related products
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fruit & Vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Prepared products.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  1870636.00  EUR
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Defence Forces (Galway, Westmeath & Limerick)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03212100  -  Potatoes
03220000  -  Vegetables, fruits and nuts
03221000  -  Vegetables
03221100  -  Root and tuber vegetables
03221110  -  Root vegetables
03221112  -  Carrots
03221113  -  Onions
03221114  -  Turnips
03221120  -  Tuber vegetables
03221200  -  Fruit vegetables
03221230  -  Peppers
03221240  -  Tomatoes
03221250  -  Courgettes
03221260  -  Mushrooms
03221270  -  Cucumbers
03221300  -  Leaf vegetables
03221310  -  Lettuce
03221410  -  Cabbage
03221420  -  Cauliflower
03221430  -  Broccoli
03221440  -  Brussels sprouts
03222110  -  Tropical fruit
03222111  -  Bananas
03222117  -  Avocados
03222118  -  Kiwi fruit
03222210  -  Lemons
03222220  -  Oranges
03222250  -  Limes
03222300  -  Non-tropical fruit
15331130  -  Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
15331140  -  Leaf and cabbage vegetables
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fruit & Vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Prepared products.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s Proposed Contract Management Plan  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s Proposed Methodology for Ensuring Continuity of Supply and Reliable Deliveries  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  500
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
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 extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

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 extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Defence Forces (All other locations)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

03212100  -  Potatoes
03220000  -  Vegetables, fruits and nuts
03221000  -  Vegetables
03221100  -  Root and tuber vegetables
03221110  -  Root vegetables
03221112  -  Carrots
03221113  -  Onions
03221114  -  Turnips
03221120  -  Tuber vegetables
03221200  -  Fruit vegetables
03221230  -  Peppers
03221240  -  Tomatoes
03221250  -  Courgettes
03221260  -  Mushrooms
03221270  -  Cucumbers
03221300  -  Leaf vegetables
03221310  -  Lettuce
03221410  -  Cabbage
03221420  -  Cauliflower
03221430  -  Broccoli
03221440  -  Brussels sprouts
03222110  -  Tropical fruit
03222111  -  Bananas
03222117  -  Avocados
03222118  -  Kiwi fruit
03222210  -  Lemons
03222220  -  Oranges
03222250  -  Limes
03222300  -  Non-tropical fruit
15331130  -  Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
15331140  -  Leaf and cabbage vegetables
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:  
Dublin 1
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Minister for Defence on behalf of the Defence Forces) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the supply of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Goods”).
In summary, the Goods comprise:
The supply of Fruit & Vegetables to the Defence Forces as detailed in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 of this RFT including Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Prepared products.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s Proposed Contract Management Plan  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s Proposed Methodology for Ensuring Continuity of Supply and Reliable Deliveries  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Disaster Recovery Proposals  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s proposals in respect of proposed Product Traceability  /  Weighting:  100
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Tenderer’s proposals in respect of Goods Recalls, Client Complaints Procedure and Corrective Actions  /  Weighting:  100
Cost criterion  -  Name:  Cost  /  Weighting:  500
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
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 extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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

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 extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2021/S 060-149401

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Defence Forces (Galway, Westmeath & Limerick)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

30/08/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Pallas Foods
6588507U
Ardagh Road
Newcastle West
Limerick
IE
Telephone: +353 6922408
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  331890.88  EUR

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Defence Forces (All other locations)

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

30/08/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Pallas Foods
6588507U
Ardagh Road
Newcastle West
Limerick
IE
Telephone: +353 6922408
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  1538745.00  EUR

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court of Ireland
Dublin
IE
Telephone: +353 18866000

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Please consult your own legal advisors.