Date of dispatch of this notice: 03/07/2023
External Reference: 2023-265327
TED Reference: 2023/S 129-410350
Contract award notice - utilities
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Contract award notice - utilities
Contract award notice – utilities
Results of the procurement procedure
Services
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Uisce Éireann
IE3191327JH
Tender Administration, PO Box 900, Webworks, Eglinton Street, Ervia
Cork
Co.Cork
IE
Contact person:
Tender Admin
Telephone:
+353 214239000
E-mail:
tenders@water.ie
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.water.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/129496
I.6)
Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
21/041 - A National Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of Laboratory Services
Reference number:
21/041
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71900000
-
Laboratory services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
Irish Water is seeking to establish a high quality sampling and/or analysis service to achieve efficiencies in all commercial laboratory contractual arrangements, to meet regulatory requirements, and to protect public health.
These services will be sub-divided into Two (2) Lots described below as Lot 1 and Lot 2.
Applicants may apply for one, some or all Lots.
For Lots 1 & 2 the successful tenderers may be allocated as “preferred supplier” for a Local Authority Area on the basis of their tenders and there may be a limit on the number of local Authority Areas for which a single supplier achieves preferred supplier status.
It is anticipated that Irish Water will enter into separate framework agreements for each of the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Potable Water Laboratory Testing Services
Lot 1 (a) - Cryptosporidium & Giardia Testing Services
Lot 2 - Waste Water Laboratory Testing Services
These services will be sub-divided into Two (2) Lots described below as Lot 1 and Lot 2.
Applicants may apply for one, some or all Lots.
For Lots 1 & 2 the successful tenderers may be allocated as “preferred supplier” for a Local Authority Area on the basis of their tenders and there may be a limit on the number of local Authority Areas for which a single supplier achieves preferred supplier status.
It is anticipated that Irish Water will enter into separate framework agreements for each of the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Potable Water Laboratory Testing Services
Lot 1 (a) - Cryptosporidium & Giardia Testing Services
Lot 2 - Waste Water Laboratory Testing Services
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement ( Agree to publish? yes )
Value excluding VAT:
22922500.00
EUR
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 1 - Potable Water Laboratory Testing
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71620000
-
Analysis services
90711500
-
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Irish Water requires a complete and fully accredited laboratory testing service for potable water for each individual Local Authority area
Irish Water require potable water laboratory testing services for the following sampling categories:
• Regulatory (i.e. Group A (Check) and Group B (Audit));
• Investigative;
• Operational;
• Emergency.
For each of the categories above, Irish Water may require a combination of Sampling and Testing services (i.e. taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting), a Collection and Testing service (i.e. collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting) and Testing Only (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting).
With regards to the Investigative, Operational, and Emergency categories, Irish Water may also require sampling and/or testing of raw water (i.e. ground water or surface water), and In-Process Water (i.e. samples taken from locations within the treatment process).
Additional Services may be procured through the course of the framework to facilitate various investigative activities including but not limited to the following areas of work:-
• Process Optimisation
• Process Proving / Commissioning
Irish Water require potable water laboratory testing services for the following sampling categories:
• Regulatory (i.e. Group A (Check) and Group B (Audit));
• Investigative;
• Operational;
• Emergency.
For each of the categories above, Irish Water may require a combination of Sampling and Testing services (i.e. taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting), a Collection and Testing service (i.e. collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting) and Testing Only (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting).
With regards to the Investigative, Operational, and Emergency categories, Irish Water may also require sampling and/or testing of raw water (i.e. ground water or surface water), and In-Process Water (i.e. samples taken from locations within the treatment process).
Additional Services may be procured through the course of the framework to facilitate various investigative activities including but not limited to the following areas of work:-
• Process Optimisation
• Process Proving / Commissioning
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
Submit through the eTenders system before deadline. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in PQQ documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12:00 hrs local time on Thursday 17th February 2022. Help Guides: www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 1 (a) - Cryptosporidium & Giardia Testing Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71620000
-
Analysis services
90711500
-
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Irish Water requires a complete and fully accredited laboratory testing service for Cryptosporidium & Giardia in potable water for each individual Local Authority area
Irish Water requires Cryptosporidium & Giardia potable water laboratory testing services for the following sampling categories:
• Operational;
• Emergency.
For each of the categories above, Irish Water may require a combination of sampling and testing services
• Sample & Test (taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting),
• Collect & Test (collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting).
• Testing Services (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting)
Irish Water requires Cryptosporidium & Giardia potable water laboratory testing services for the following sampling categories:
• Operational;
• Emergency.
For each of the categories above, Irish Water may require a combination of sampling and testing services
• Sample & Test (taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting),
• Collect & Test (collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting).
• Testing Services (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting)
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
Submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in PQQ documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12:00 hrs local time on Thursday 17th February 2022. Help Guides: www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Lot 2 - Waste Water Laboratory Testing Services
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71620000
-
Analysis services
90711500
-
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Irish Water requires a complete and accredited laboratory testing service to meet the compliance (i.e. statutory and regulatory), investigative, operational, and emergency testing requirements for wastewater (influent and effluent), and ambient water (fresh water and coastal water), for each individual Local Authority Area.
Irish Water require waste water laboratory testing services for the following sample categories:
• Compliance (i.e. Regulatory and Statutory);
• Investigative;
• Operational;
• Emergency.
For each of the categories above, Irish Water may require a combination of Sampling and Testing services (i.e. taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting), a Collection and Testing service (i.e. collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting) and Testing Only (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting).
The applicant should also have the capability to undertake analysis of samples from saline waters.
Additional Services may be procured through the course of the framework to facilitate various investigative activities including but not limited to the following areas of work:-
• Process Optimisation
• Process Proving / Commissioning
• Flow and Load Surveys
• Sludge Testing
Irish Water require waste water laboratory testing services for the following sample categories:
• Compliance (i.e. Regulatory and Statutory);
• Investigative;
• Operational;
• Emergency.
For each of the categories above, Irish Water may require a combination of Sampling and Testing services (i.e. taking the sample, transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting), a Collection and Testing service (i.e. collection of sample(s) from a designated collection point(s), transport to the supplier’s laboratory, analysis and reporting) and Testing Only (receipt of samples delivered to the suppliers laboratory analysis and reporting).
The applicant should also have the capability to undertake analysis of samples from saline waters.
Additional Services may be procured through the course of the framework to facilitate various investigative activities including but not limited to the following areas of work:-
• Process Optimisation
• Process Proving / Commissioning
• Flow and Load Surveys
• Sludge Testing
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 015-036499
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Potable Water Laboratory Testing
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
08/06/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )
Number of tenders received:
4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
yesV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland Limited
Waterford
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Southern Scientific Services Ltd
Kerry
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Euro Environmental Management Limited t/a Fitz Scientific
Louth
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
TMS Environment Limited
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Lot 1 (a) - Cryptosporidium & Giardia Testing Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
08/06/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )
Number of tenders received:
3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
yesV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland Limited
Waterford
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Saotharlann Chonamara Teoranta T/A Complete Laboratory Solutions
Galway
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 3
Title: Lot 2 - Waste Water Laboratory Testing Services
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
08/06/2023
V.2.2)
Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )
Number of tenders received:
6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
yesV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland Limited
Waterford
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Southern Scientific Services Ltd
Kerry
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Euro Environmental Management Limited t/a Fitz Scientific
Louth
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
TMS Environment Limited
Dublin
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Saotharlann Chonamara Teoranta T/A Complete Laboratory Solutions
Galway
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
T.E.Laboratories Limited
Carlow
IE
NUTS code:
IE -
IRELAND
The contractor is an SME : yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay,
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+35 318886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.2)
Body responsible for mediation procedures
The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay,
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+35 318886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Please refer to Statutory Instrument 131 of 2010, European Communities (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertaking) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (and in particular Regulation 7 and 10(2)).
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The High Court
High Court Central Office, Four Courts, Inns Quay,
Dublin
IE
Telephone:
+35 318886000
E-mail:
highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie