Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/01/2024
External Reference: 2024-277719
TED Reference: 2024/S 019-052838
Contract award notice
Information
Published
Contract award notice
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
2200007u
College Green
Dublin 2
Co. Dublin
IE
Contact person:
Aiden O'Neill
Telephone:
+353 18968222
E-mail:
aiden.oneill@tcd.ie
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main address:
http://www.tcd.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/336
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Old Library Redevelopment Project - High Pressure Water Mist (HPWM) Fire Suppression System for Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Reference number:
TCD-21-C0584
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
45351000
-
Mechanical engineering installation works
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Works
II.1.4)
Short description
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has awarded the Phase 1 contract for the HPWM Design, Testing and Certification to Mercury Engineering.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5000000.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
45350000
-
Mechanical installations
45351000
-
Mechanical engineering installation works
71333000
-
Mechanical engineering services
71334000
-
Mechanical and electrical engineering services
35111500
-
Fire suppression system
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Main site or place of performance:
Dublin 2
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has now awarded the Phase 1 contract to Mercury Engineering. The Phase 1 contract comprises the system design, testing and certification, other elements of the contract deliverables are described below.
Trinity College’s preferred means of fire suppression is a High Pressure Water Mist (HPWM) system (i.e. operating at pressures greater than 35 bar, but typically from 60 – 130 bar) designed on BS 8489-1:2016 or EN 14972-1:2020 (once issued), NFPA Standard 750 and based on actual fire test data relating to the hazard identified by the specialist designer and within the contract documents.
The HPWM System shall be installed to provide both life and property protection within the Old Library building, Podium Visitor Centre (including Welcome Space) and the Basement Level Plantroom accommodation. The extent of the system will be limited to the areas of the refurbishment and development and will not protect the adjacent and connected existing buildings.
Given the Historic nature, fire load and geometry of the Old Library, Podium, Visitor Centre (including Welcome Space) and Basement Level Plantroom Accommodation, it is likely that the majority of areas will be covered by an already undertaken and independent third-party certified fire test. This will require to be verified by the specialist contractor shortly after appointment.
However, the unique nature of the Old Library’s Long Room will require the specialist HPWM contractor to undertake an independent third-party test to verify and certify that the HPWM system can meet or exceed the fire suppression requirements.
The Long Room has an approximate height of 14.5m to highest point of arched wooden ceiling and is approx. 65m long. It comprises bookcase storage on both ground (first floor in building) and gallery levels, in bays accessed off the main space, with ceiling heights approx. 5m on both floors (arched wooden ceilings on the gallery level). The bookcases have a structural wooden frame which rises through to the attic above to support the building roof structure.
On appointment to preferred specialist contractor status, the specialist shall allow for the design of the HPWM system throughout but subject to the fire test requirements noted below. The design will be carried out in conjunction with the Design Team members and Fire Engineers to ensure integration with the building historic significance and developed from the initial Design Team proposals.
Trinity College’s preferred means of fire suppression is a High Pressure Water Mist (HPWM) system (i.e. operating at pressures greater than 35 bar, but typically from 60 – 130 bar) designed on BS 8489-1:2016 or EN 14972-1:2020 (once issued), NFPA Standard 750 and based on actual fire test data relating to the hazard identified by the specialist designer and within the contract documents.
The HPWM System shall be installed to provide both life and property protection within the Old Library building, Podium Visitor Centre (including Welcome Space) and the Basement Level Plantroom accommodation. The extent of the system will be limited to the areas of the refurbishment and development and will not protect the adjacent and connected existing buildings.
Given the Historic nature, fire load and geometry of the Old Library, Podium, Visitor Centre (including Welcome Space) and Basement Level Plantroom Accommodation, it is likely that the majority of areas will be covered by an already undertaken and independent third-party certified fire test. This will require to be verified by the specialist contractor shortly after appointment.
However, the unique nature of the Old Library’s Long Room will require the specialist HPWM contractor to undertake an independent third-party test to verify and certify that the HPWM system can meet or exceed the fire suppression requirements.
The Long Room has an approximate height of 14.5m to highest point of arched wooden ceiling and is approx. 65m long. It comprises bookcase storage on both ground (first floor in building) and gallery levels, in bays accessed off the main space, with ceiling heights approx. 5m on both floors (arched wooden ceilings on the gallery level). The bookcases have a structural wooden frame which rises through to the attic above to support the building roof structure.
On appointment to preferred specialist contractor status, the specialist shall allow for the design of the HPWM system throughout but subject to the fire test requirements noted below. The design will be carried out in conjunction with the Design Team members and Fire Engineers to ensure integration with the building historic significance and developed from the initial Design Team proposals.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
70%
Price
-
Weighting:
30%
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
The Old Library Redevelopment Project is being part-funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Fáilte Ireland.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
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.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2022/S 025-059579
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Old Library Redevelopment Project, High Pressure Water Mist Fire Suppression System for Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin (Contract Award)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
01/05/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
Mercury Engineering
225667
Mercury House, Ravens Rock Road
Dublin 18
Sandyford Business E
IE
Telephone:
+353 012163000
E-mail:
Niall.ocallaghan@mercuryeng.com
Fax:
+353 012163005
NUTS code:
IE061 -
Dublin
Internet address:
http://www.mercuryeng.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
350000.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
329952.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
1) All queries regarding this contract award notice must be submitted to Aiden O'Neill, Procurement Lead, Old Library Redevelopment Project (aiden.oneill@tcd.ie) as a specific question;
2) This is the sole contract award notice for the Phase 1 contract, a Phase 2 contract may or may not be awarded but shall be in compliance with the original tender documents and procurement procedure;
3) Please note that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended;
4) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of this contract award notice;
5)Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If candidates consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act;
6)The Contracting Authority has a wholly owned subsidiary, Ghala Designated Activity Company (Ghala DAC), which is involved in the development of the Contracting Authority’s capital works programmes. Ghala DAC was the contracting authority for the purposes of the preceding procurement procedure, and now for the award of the Phase 1 Contract. Therefore, any reference herein to the “Contracting Authority” should be read as a reference to Ghala DAC and Trinity College Dublin. All Contract(s) awarded following completion of the Competition are concluded between Ghala DAC and the successful tenderer(s).
2) This is the sole contract award notice for the Phase 1 contract, a Phase 2 contract may or may not be awarded but shall be in compliance with the original tender documents and procurement procedure;
3) Please note that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended;
4) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of this contract award notice;
5)Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2014. If candidates consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for the sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material, will in response to the FOI request; be examined in the light of the exemptions provided for in the Act;
6)The Contracting Authority has a wholly owned subsidiary, Ghala Designated Activity Company (Ghala DAC), which is involved in the development of the Contracting Authority’s capital works programmes. Ghala DAC was the contracting authority for the purposes of the preceding procurement procedure, and now for the award of the Phase 1 Contract. Therefore, any reference herein to the “Contracting Authority” should be read as a reference to Ghala DAC and Trinity College Dublin. All Contract(s) awarded following completion of the Competition are concluded between Ghala DAC and the successful tenderer(s).
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court of Ireland
Chief Registrar, High Court, Inns Quay, Dublin
7
IE
Telephone:
+353 118886000
E-mail:
HighCourtCentralOffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
Consult Legal Advisors
Dublin
IE
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Consult Legal Advisors
Dublin
IE