ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/11/2022

Expire date: 27/01/2023

External Reference: 2022-293725

TED Reference: 2022/S 229-658980

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
NA
29-31 Adelaide Road
Dublin
Dublin 2
IE
Contact person: Frank Daly
Telephone: +353 16782585
E-mail: Frankj.Daly@decc.gov.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.decc.gov.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/326

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=229430&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=229430&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

Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for 'Groundwater Resource Assessment Catchment Project (“GW3D”): Shannon and Corrib
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71351220  -  Geological consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications as represented by Geological Survey Ireland (a division of the Minister's Department) seeks Hydrogeological technical services to be provided to Geological Survey Ireland for 'Groundwater Resource Assessment Catchment Project (“GW3D”): Shannon and Corrib Catchments', from February 2023 to February 2027.
The estimated duration of this project is 4 years with the possibility of a single extension for up to 12 months on a no cost basis. Over the term of the project the estimated cost (ex VAT) is not expected to exceed €3m.
This RFT is accompanied by two pdf reports referred to in the RFT as Appendix 7 reports. They are Appendix 7.1 GSI GW3D Boyne Report and Appendix 7.2 GSI Barrow Catchment Site Investigations.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3000000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71351000  -  Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
71351900  -  Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
71351910  -  Geology services
71351920  -  Oceanography and hydrology 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 Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications as represented by Geological Survey Ireland (a division of the Minister's Government Department) seeks Hydrogeological technical services to be provided to Geological Survey Ireland for 'Groundwater Resource Assessment Catchment Project (“GW3D”): Shannon and Corrib Catchments', from February 2023 to February 2027. The estimated duration of this project is 4 years with the possibility of a single extension for up to 12 months on a no cost basis. Over the term of the project the estimated cost (ex VAT) is not expected to exceed €3m. The Groundwater and Geothermal Programme (GGU) in Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is responsible for providing maps, data, expertise and advice for groundwater resources and protection, often with a focus on the supply of drinking water. GGU wish to carry out groundwater resource assessments in the Shannon and Corrib catchments of Ireland. External hydrogeological services are required to undertake the analytical and field assessments to produce Groundwater Resource Assessment Catchment Reports for up to fifteen priority catchments identified in the Shannon and Corrib region. These resource assessments will follow the technical methodology established in the Groundwater Resource Assessment Catchment Project (“GW3D”) – East and South.
This RFT is accompanied by two pdf reports referred to in the RFT as Appendix 7 reports. They are Appendix 7.1 GSI GW3D Boyne Report and Appendix 7.2 GSI Barrow Catchment Site Investigations.
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: 3000000.00  EUR
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:  
The RFT contains a provision for a possible once off extension of the contract for up to 12 months. Any extension will be on a no cost basis.
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

See RFT document and related Appendix 7 sample reports

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 Sections 3.2 and 3.3 of the RFT
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.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

See Sections 3.2 and 3.3. of the RFT as well as Appendix 1 Requirements and Specifications in the RFT.
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 : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  20/01/2023
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

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  20/01/2023
Local time:  12:00
Place:  
Geological Survey Offices Dublin
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:  
Geological Survey staff will open tenders following the closing date and arrange evaluation of tender responses as quickly as possible.

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.3)

Additional information

See RFT document and related Appendix 7 sample reports.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Ground Floor, Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Dublin
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886699
E-mail: HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address: https://www.courts.ie/content/central-office-high-court

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Review of this tender process is a matter for the High Court of Ireland