Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/02/2023
Expire date: 28/04/2023
External Reference: 2023-291846
TED Reference: 2023/S 031-090574
Contract notice
Information
Published
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
Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Micheal O'Connor
Telephone:
+353 16463692
E-mail:
Micheal.OConnor@tii.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
www.tii.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/120261
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=233604&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=233604&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
Other activity:
Roads, Metro and Light Rail
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
TII Open Research Call 2023
Reference number:
TII351
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
73110000
-
Research services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
TII's Open Research Call for 2023 consists of the following projects:
Lot 1 Abnormal Load Management in Ireland,
Lot 2 Characterisation of Calp Limestone in Dublin City Centre
Lot 3 Developing a Biodiversity Accounting Methodology for Use on Linear Infrastructure Projects in Ireland
Lot 1 Abnormal Load Management in Ireland,
Lot 2 Characterisation of Calp Limestone in Dublin City Centre
Lot 3 Developing a Biodiversity Accounting Methodology for Use on Linear Infrastructure Projects in Ireland
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 315000.00
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
Abnormal Load Management in Ireland
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73100000
-
Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 8
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
TII has a requirement to conduct a study of best practice in the management of abnormal loads on national road networks. The study shall reference international agencies in the Americas, Europe and Australasia to identify best practices in the management of abnormal loads. The goal is to determine the most appropriate national administrative structure and decision-making process, that streamlines the process and strikes a balance between (a) facilitating economic activity and (b) infrastructure protection, maintenance costs and carbon footprint.
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: 120000.00
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Characterisation of Calp Limestone in Dublin City Centre
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73100000
-
Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 8
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
TII has a requirement to develop a geological and geotechnical model of the Calp Limestone within a defined area of Dublin city centre. Calp Limestone is of Carboniferous Age and forms the bedrock within Dublin city centre. Its characteristics are poorly understood due to the thick cover of boulder clay and lack of outcrop.
To develop the geological and geotechnical model, use should be made of all the available data from the ground investigations carried out for all the proposed underground railway schemes including inspection of cores, together with GI data from other projects within the study area and supplementary non-invasive investigations such as geophysics, if deemed necessary.
It is envisaged that the geological and geotechnical model of the Calp Limestone will comprise its composition, depth of weathering, structure (both local and regional trends) and strength. Any features such as deep weathering and fracture zones that could be deleterious to underground construction should be highlighted. Maps and sections of the Calp in the city centre shall be produced.
To develop the geological and geotechnical model, use should be made of all the available data from the ground investigations carried out for all the proposed underground railway schemes including inspection of cores, together with GI data from other projects within the study area and supplementary non-invasive investigations such as geophysics, if deemed necessary.
It is envisaged that the geological and geotechnical model of the Calp Limestone will comprise its composition, depth of weathering, structure (both local and regional trends) and strength. Any features such as deep weathering and fracture zones that could be deleterious to underground construction should be highlighted. Maps and sections of the Calp in the city centre shall be produced.
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:
24
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
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Developing a Biodiversity Accounting Methodology for Use on Linear Infrastructure Projects in Ire
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
73000000
-
Research and development services and related consultancy services
73100000
-
Research and experimental development services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 8
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
TII has a requirement to carry out research and trials leading to the development of a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) accounting methodology applicable to Irish biodiversity and to TII’s projects. It is intended that, ultimately, the findings and recommendations of the project will lead to the implementation of a methodology through a TII Standard for National Roads with overarching Technical Guidance applicable to all TII projects, including greenways, light rail, tolling schemes and motorway service areas.
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: 95000.00
EUR
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
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.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.1.8)
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:
31/03/2023
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:
31/03/2023
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:
Annual
VI.2)
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
VI.3)
Additional information
TII will not be liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
- TII has the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed
appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
- If any past or future contracts or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to Candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the contract or other document itself when it becomes available.
- Award of contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
- Award of contract may be subject to successful interview.
- Interested parties are advised that TII is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information) . If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity.
- TII has the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed
appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
- If any past or future contracts or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to Candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the contract or other document itself when it becomes available.
- Award of contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
- Award of contract may be subject to successful interview.
- Interested parties are advised that TII is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information) . If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886511
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
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
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Fax:
+353 18886125
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie