Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/03/2022

Expire date: 04/05/2022

External Reference: 2022-280670

TED Reference: 2022/S 061-160076

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
9510201H
Parkgate Business Centre, Parkgate Street
Dublin, D08 DK10
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Patrick Larragy
Telephone: +353 6463774
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.tii.ie

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=209256&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

Other activity:  Roads, Metro and Light Rail

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supply of De-icing Salt 2022 to 2026 Framework
Reference number:  TII304
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34927100  -  Road salt
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has a requirement for a 4 year Framework for de-icing Salts for use on national and regional roads in Ireland. The participants in this Framework are: TII, Department of Transport Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) and Local Authorities. Only suitably qualified de-icing salt suppliers that meet the minimum requirements will make it onto the Framework.
TII will also be awarding an initial call off of 6 Lots as part of this procurement process.
Note- The Estimated Total Value below of 40 million euro is the value not to exceed during the 4 year Framework Agreement.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 40000000.00  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

Salt delivered to TII Strategic Depot Balbriggan
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14000000  -  Mining, basic metals and related products
14311000  -  Natural calcium, aluminium calcium phosphate and crude natural potassium salts
14400000  -  Salt and pure sodium chloride
24951310  -  De-icing agents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The appointment onto the TII304 Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive tender using the Open Procedure. Suitably qualified De-Icing salt suppliers that meet the Minimum Suitability Criteria set out at Appendix 1 to the TII304 ITT document and meet the minimum mark of 40% in the Award Criteria 1 Sustainability Proposal will be appointed to the Framework.
As part of this procurement process an initial call off of 6 Lots will also be awarded. These initial 6 Lots consist of salt deliveries to TII's Strategic Salt Depot's at Balbriggan,Cahir,Ennis & Kinnegad as well as deliveries to RLR Lot 1 Area and RLR Lot 2 Area. These Lots will be assessed on the The Total Comparative Cost for each Lot, further details can be found in the TII304 ITT.
Further Mini-Competitions under the Framework may be awarded by any one, or groups, of Framework Purchasers in the period from award of framework agreements in 2022 until expiry of the 4 year Agreement in 2026. The Framework Purchasers for this Framework include TII, the Department of Transport (DOT) and Local Authorities.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Renewal of Framework every 4 Years.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Tenderers will need to register on the etenders
government website to download tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Salt delivered to TII Strategic Depot Ennis
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14000000  -  Mining, basic metals and related products
14311000  -  Natural calcium, aluminium calcium phosphate and crude natural potassium salts
14400000  -  Salt and pure sodium chloride
24951310  -  De-icing agents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Supply of Salt
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Renewal of Framework every 4 Years.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Tenderers will need to register on the etenders
government website to download tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Salt delivered to TII Strategic Depot Cahir
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14000000  -  Mining, basic metals and related products
14311000  -  Natural calcium, aluminium calcium phosphate and crude natural potassium salts
14400000  -  Salt and pure sodium chloride
24951310  -  De-icing agents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Supply of Salt
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Renewal of Framework every 4 Years.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Tenderers will need to register on the etenders
government website to download tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Salt delivered to TII Strategic Depot Kinnegad
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14000000  -  Mining, basic metals and related products
14311000  -  Natural calcium, aluminium calcium phosphate and crude natural potassium salts
14400000  -  Salt and pure sodium chloride
24951310  -  De-icing agents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Supply of Salt
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Renewal of Framework every 4 Years.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Tenderers will need to register on the etenders
government website to download tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Regional Roads - Area 1 available for draw down by the Framework Purchaser
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14000000  -  Mining, basic metals and related products
14311000  -  Natural calcium, aluminium calcium phosphate and crude natural potassium salts
14400000  -  Salt and pure sodium chloride
24951310  -  De-icing agents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

Supply of Salt
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Renewal of Framework every 4 Years.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Tenderers will need to register on the etenders
government website to download tender documents
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Regional Roads - Area 2 available for draw down by the Framework Purchaser
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

14000000  -  Mining, basic metals and related products
14311000  -  Natural calcium, aluminium calcium phosphate and crude natural potassium salts
14400000  -  Salt and pure sodium chloride
24951310  -  De-icing agents
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

The appointment onto the TII304 Framework Agreement is being made by a process of competitive tender using the Open Procedure. Suitably qualified De-Icing salt suppliers that meet the Minimum Suitability Criteria set out at Appendix 1 to the TII304 ITT document and meet the minimum mark of 40% in the Award Criteria 1 Sustainability Proposal will be appointed to the Framework.
As part of this procurement process an initial call off of 6 Lots will also be awarded. These initial 6 Lots consist of salt deliveries to TII's Strategic Salt Depot's at Balbriggan,Cahir,Ennis & Kinnegad as well as deliveries to RLR Lot 1 Area and RLR Lot 2 Area. These Lots will be assessed on the The Total Comparative Cost for each Lot, further details can be found in the TII304 ITT.
Further Mini-Competitions under the Framework may be awarded by any one, or groups, of Framework Purchasers in the period from award of framework agreements in 2022 until expiry of the 4 year Agreement in 2026. The Framework Purchasers for this Framework include TII, the Department of Transport (DOT) and Local Authorities.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Renewal of Framework Agreement every 4 years.
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
II.2.14)

Additional information

Tenderers will need to register on the etenders
government website to download tender documents

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 tender documents
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

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:  8
IV.1.6)

Information about electronic auction

An electronic auction will be used
Additional information about electronic auction:  
TII reserves the right to use an electronic auction during the framework.
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:  27/04/2022
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:  27/10/2022
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  27/04/2022
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:  
4 years
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Dublin
IE