Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/05/2022
Expire date: 28/06/2027
External Reference: 2022-261193
TED Reference: 2022/S 104-292150
Social and other specific services – public contracts - Call for competition
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Social and other specific services – public contracts - Call for competition
Social and other specific services – public contracts
Prior information notice - This notice is a call for competition
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Health Service Executive (HSE)
N/A
Head Office
Naas
Millennium Park
IE
Contact person:
Peter Smyth (External Advisor)
Telephone:
+353 0851904293
E-mail:
peter@supplychainsmyth.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.hse.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/461
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=215036&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=215036&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
Health
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Provision of Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities
Reference number:
HSE 15810
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
85143000
-
Ambulance services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Authority is issuing this request for applications to participate in order to establish Panels for the provision of ad hoc ambulance services to transfer low and medium acuity patients between healthcare facilities (the “Panel”) for use by the Panel Clients. In summary, the Services comprise the provision of: (i) Ad hoc ambulance services to transfer low and medium acuity patients between healthcare facilities in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards (the “PHECC Standards”); and, or, (ii) Dedicated ambulance services, within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility, to transfer low and medium acuity patients between healthcare facilities in accordance with PHECC Standards. This public procurement competition (the “Competition”) will be divided into 8 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the Tender Documentation. Each Lot will result in a establishment of a separate Panel.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 85000000.00
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: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 1: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 1: Fingal, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 5400000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 2: Dublin City, South Dublin and Dunlaoghaire Rathdown.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 3400000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 3: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare and West Wicklow.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 2700000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 4: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and East Wicklow.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 6700000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 5: Kerry and Cork.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 4300000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Lot No:
6
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 6: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 4700000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
Lot No:
7
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
In Lot 7: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 15300000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 8: National
Lot No:
8
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
-
Health services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
In summary, the Services comprise the provision of:
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
Nationally.
(i) Ad hoc Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities, in accordance with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s standards. Tenderers should note that the scope of services is not limited to normal working hours; and, or,
(ii) Dedicated Ambulance Services to Transfer Low and Medium Acuity Patients Between Healthcare Facilities within a specific geographic area or attached to a specific facility in accordance with PHECC Standards.
Nationally.
II.2.6)
Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: 42500000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months:
60
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
Please note that the Lot Value is a Best Estimate of value over five years. The HSE has a higher confidence in the overall Tender Value.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.4)
Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria: See Tender Documents
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)
Contract performance conditions
See Tender Documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.10)
Identification of the national rules applicable to the procedure
Information about national procedures is available at: www.eTenders.gov.ie
IV.1.11)
Main features of the award procedure
See Tender Documentation
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2022/S 036-092989
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate / Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
28/06/2027
Local time:
16:00
IV.2.4)
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
IV.2.5)
Scheduled date for start of award procedures
01/09/2022
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)
Additional information
The Services shall be awarded under Part 3 – Particular Procurement Regimes, Chapter 1 - Social and other specific services of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (the “Regulations”). The Services are listed as Annex XIV services, and accordingly, only Regulations 74 to 77 of the Regulations apply to the award of a contract that may arise from this Competition.
Regulation 74 relates to the award of contracts for social and other specific services.
Regulation 75 relates to publication of notices related to this chapter.
Regulation 76 relates to principles of awarding contracts related to this chapter.
Regulation 77 relates to related contracts for certain services referred to in Regulation 74.
Annex XIV services are not subject to any other formal rules of the Regulations.
Accordingly, as this is an Annex XIV service, Candidates should not assume that this Competition will be aligned with the standard procedures set out in the Regulations and elements of all the standard procedures may be used. For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to invite comments and submissions from Candidates during the process. In addition, the Contracting Authority may engage in confidential discussions with Candidates as part of this process.
Regulation 74 relates to the award of contracts for social and other specific services.
Regulation 75 relates to publication of notices related to this chapter.
Regulation 76 relates to principles of awarding contracts related to this chapter.
Regulation 77 relates to related contracts for certain services referred to in Regulation 74.
Annex XIV services are not subject to any other formal rules of the Regulations.
Accordingly, as this is an Annex XIV service, Candidates should not assume that this Competition will be aligned with the standard procedures set out in the Regulations and elements of all the standard procedures may be used. For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to invite comments and submissions from Candidates during the process. In addition, the Contracting Authority may engage in confidential discussions with Candidates as part of this process.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
Inns Quay
Dublin
Dublin 1
IE