Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/03/2022
Expire date: 19/04/2022
External Reference: 2022-219545
TED Reference: 2022/S 046-119697
Contract notice
Information
Published
Contract notice
Contract notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)
N/A
Ballymany
Co Kildare
The Curragh
IE
Contact person:
Sarah Barthel
Telephone:
+353 45455662
E-mail:
sbarthel@hri.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.hri-ras.ie/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/330
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=208697&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLEAdditional 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=208697&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
THE PROVISION OF EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TO HRI’S RACECOURSES
Reference number:
Veterinary Services
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
85200000
-
Veterinary services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) was established by the Irish Government under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001 and the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994. It is a commercial semi-state body that is responsible for the administration, promotion and development of Horse Racing in Ireland. HRI Racecourse Division consists of Leopardstown Racecourse, Fairyhouse Racecourse, Navan Racecourse, Tipperary Racecourse and Leopardstown Golf Centre.
The Curragh Racecourse and Cork Racecourse are associates of the Contracting Authority and may also avail of this agreement.
HRI Racecourses Ltd. (the “Contracting Authority”) intends to appoint suitably qualified equine veterinary professionals to provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard at its racecourses. This requirement for equine veterinary services has been split into four lots.
Please refer to the attached document for a detailed specification
The Curragh Racecourse and Cork Racecourse are associates of the Contracting Authority and may also avail of this agreement.
HRI Racecourses Ltd. (the “Contracting Authority”) intends to appoint suitably qualified equine veterinary professionals to provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard at its racecourses. This requirement for equine veterinary services has been split into four lots.
Please refer to the attached document for a detailed specification
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 400000.00
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
LOT 1: THE PROVISION OF EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TO LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
-
Veterinary 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 intends to appoint suitably qualified equine veterinary professionals to fulfil the following requirements and duties over the course of the framework agreements:
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Leopardstown will require three race-day vets to be present on eight race-days and two race-day vets to be present on 15 race-days. There is also a requirement for one vet to be present on approximately 2 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Leopardstown Operations Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Leopardstown will require three race-day vets to be present on eight race-days and two race-day vets to be present on 15 race-days. There is also a requirement for one vet to be present on approximately 2 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Leopardstown Operations Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
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: 110.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
LOT 2: THE PROVISION OF EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TO FAIRYHOUSE RACECOURSE
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
-
Veterinary 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 intends to appoint suitably qualified equine veterinary professionals to fulfil the following requirements and duties over the course of the framework agreements:
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Fairyhouse will require three race-day vets to be present on five race-day and two race-day vets to be present on 16 race-days. There is also a requirement for one vet to be present on approximately 3 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Racecourse Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Fairyhouse will require three race-day vets to be present on five race-day and two race-day vets to be present on 16 race-days. There is also a requirement for one vet to be present on approximately 3 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Racecourse Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
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: 100000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
LOT 3: THE PROVISION OF EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TO NAVAN RACECOURSE
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
-
Veterinary 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 intends to appoint suitably qualified equine veterinary professionals to fulfil the following requirements and duties over the course of the framework agreements:
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Navan will require three race-day vets to be present on nine race-days, two race-day vets to be present on 9 race-days and one vet to be present on approximately 4 – 5 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Racecourse Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Navan will require three race-day vets to be present on nine race-days, two race-day vets to be present on 9 race-days and one vet to be present on approximately 4 – 5 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Racecourse Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
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: 100000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
LOT 4: THE PROVISION OF EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TO TIPPERARY RACECOURSE
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85200000
-
Veterinary 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 intends to appoint suitably qualified equine veterinary professionals to fulfil the following requirements and duties over the course of the framework agreements:
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Tipperary will require two race-day vets to be present on 11 race-days and one vet to be present on approximately 15 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Racecourse Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
• To provide equine cover on the track and in the stable yard on specified race-days and schooling days.
• To provide an on-call service for private schooling days.
• To provide diagnostic, first aid, respiratory examinations, euthanasia and other equine welfare procedures as required.
• To work in conjunction with the Turf Club Veterinary officer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a practice where at least 50% of the current case load are equines.
• Have the technical resources to carry out all duties required by an equine veterinary surgeon on a racecourse.
• Due to the demanding work required and potential hazards, individuals proposed must be physically able to carry out the work required.
• The veterinary professional will be responsible for all health and safety elements surrounding the horse being treated
All framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons). This cost will not be reimbursed.
Tipperary will require two race-day vets to be present on 11 race-days and one vet to be present on approximately 15 schooling days. The annual roster will be agreed in advance with the Racecourse Manager.
For detailed specification please refer to the attached document
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: 75000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
72
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
yes
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.2.1)
Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Tenderers must provide evidence that they are registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
Additionally all framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons).
Additionally all framework members admitted to the multi-party framework agreements must be members of the A.I.R.C.V.S. (Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons).
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.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
6
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The services sought fall within Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement. The Contracting Authority will employ a procedure analogous to the open procedure in Directive 2014/24/EU but with some modifications, see document for list of modifications.
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:
06/04/2022
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
Tender must be valid until:
06/04/2023
IV.2.7)
Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/04/2022
Local time:
12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
6 years
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie)only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed(or not relayed) via third parties;
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service;
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers;
4) Establishment of the framework will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;
5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all subcontractors are fully tax compliant as part of their application for participation in the competition;
6) If for any reason it is not possible for the successful tenderer to deliver the contract following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the contract as appropriate. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion;
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or the contract any time;
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended;
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender submissions with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed submissions in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service;
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by tenderers;
4) Establishment of the framework will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities;
5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all subcontractors are fully tax compliant as part of their application for participation in the competition;
6) If for any reason it is not possible for the successful tenderer to deliver the contract following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to invite the next highest scoring tenderer to join the contract as appropriate. This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion;
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or the contract any time;
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended;
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of tender submissions with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, tenderers are advised to ensure that they return fully completed submissions in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Four Court, Inns Quay
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Please consult your legal advisor
Ireland
IE
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Statutory Instrument No 130 of 2010 (the Irish Remedies Regulations) provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the contract (including the reviewable public contract) and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation to the reviewable public contract.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Please consult your legal advisor
Ireland
IE