ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/09/2021

Expire date: 22/10/2021

External Reference: 2021-239368

TED Reference: 2021/S 184-479052

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
N/A
Johnstown Castle Estate
County Wexford
Y35 PN52
IE
Contact person: Sonja Maurus
Telephone: +353 539163436
E-mail: sonja.maurus@agriculture.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/307

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=197899&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=197899&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

Strategic Environmental Assessment, Screening for Appropriate Assessment and Appropriate Assessment (if required) of the Irish Forest Strategy and Forestry Programme 2023-2027
Reference number:  RFT 198803
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

90711400  -  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The successful tenderer(s) will be required to compile:
a. An appropriately scaled Strategic Environmental Assessment of the draft Forest Strategy & draft Forestry Programme 2023-2027 which fully complies with principles & requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment and the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 435/2004), as amended;
b. A screening for Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the draft Forest Strategy & draft Forestry Programme 2023-2027 in compliance with Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) & European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 477/2011);
c. Subject to results of the AA screening process, an AA of the draft Forest Strategy and draft Forestry Programme 2023-2027 in compliance with Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) & European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regs 2011 (S.I. 477/2011).
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 140000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

77000000  -  Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
77200000  -  Forestry services
79419000  -  Evaluation consultancy services
90700000  -  Environmental services
90711000  -  Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90713000  -  Environmental issues consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The successful tenderer/consortium will be required to compile:
a. An appropriately scaled Strategic Environmental Assessment of the draft Forest Strategy and the draft Forestry Programme 2023-2027 which fully complies with the principles and requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment and the European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 435 of 2004), as amended;
b. A screening for Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the draft Forest Strategy and draft Forestry Programme 2023-2027 which complies with the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011);
c. Subject to the results of the AA screening process, an AA of the draft Forest Strategy and draft Forestry Programme 2023-2027 which complies with the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477 of 2011); Tenderers should note that there is no guarantee that the Assessment referred to at (c) will be required. On receipt of the Screening Report referred to at (b), the Contracting Authority will make a decision on whether the successful tenderer will be requested to proceed with the assessment referred to at (c).
The successful tenderer/consortium will be required to compile all above reports under this contract. In this regard it is essential that the personnel proposed by the tenderer to carry out this work are appropriately qualified and experienced in this area.
The AA and SEA may be carried out concurrently and draw upon common data but should be clearly distinguishable in terms of their scope and conclusion.
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: 140000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Two possible 3-month renewals
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.1.2)

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.2.3)

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:  22/10/2021
Local time:  17:00
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 : 3  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  22/10/2021
Local time:  17:00

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
Dublin
IE