ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/06/2022

Expire date: 18/07/2022

External Reference: 2022-213453

TED Reference: 2022/S 118-332541

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Irish Defence Forces
N/A
Defence Force Headquarters, station road
Newbridge
Kildare
IE
Contact person: Louise Fitzsimons
Telephone: +353 018046030
E-mail: louise.fitzsimons@defenceforces.ie
NUTS code:  IE063 -  Midland
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://military.ie/en/#1
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1144

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=216792&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=216792&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

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Light mine clearance vehicles
Reference number:  DE-185-22
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

35331400  -  Land mines
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Defence Forces are seeking a light mine clearance vehicle with the capability to remotely clear anti-personnel landmines and similar sized explosive ordnance in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). The vehicle must benefit from modernised and efficient mechanical systems, enhanced optics and high levels of maneuverability reducing the logistics support for deployment.
The vehicle must have a tiller/flail attachment.
The procurement must include a training package for operator/instructors and maintainers as well as a maintenance contract for ongoing support following the initial warranty period.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1350000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31642200  -  Detection apparatus for mines
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE063 -  Midland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Defence Forces are seeking a light mine clearance vehicle with the capability to remotely clear anti-personnel landmines and similar sized explosive ordnance in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). The vehicle must benefit from modernised and efficient mechanical systems, enhanced optics and high levels of maneuverability reducing the logistics support for deployment.
The vehicle must have a tiller/flail attachment.
The procurement must include a training package for operator/instructors and maintainers as well as a maintenance contract for ongoing support following the initial warranty period.
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: 1350000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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.2)

Conditions related to 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:  18/07/2022
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  18/07/2022
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
Dublin
IE