Date of dispatch of this notice: 02/04/2019
Expire date: 07/05/2019
External Reference: 2019-279345
TED Reference: 2019/S 067-158148
Contract notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract notice - utilities
Contract notice – utilities
Supplies
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail
N/A
Procurement, Engineering & New Works,
Dublin 8
Inchicore
IE
Contact person:
Martin Egan
E-mail:
martin.egan@irishrail.ie
Internet address(es):
Main address:
https://www.irishrail.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/433
I.3)
Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=144831&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=144831&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.6)
Main activity
Railway services
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Supply & Delivery of Herbicide Products - 5 Lots
Reference number:
7266
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
24453000
-
Herbicides
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of herbicide products.
IE invites applications to participate in the pre-qualification process to appoint suitably qualified companies to supply and delivery herbicide products on an ad-hoc basis.
There are five lots in total and interested parties can apply for as many lots as they want providing they complete and return the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
A SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT IS ATTACHED TO THE ETENDERS NOTICE FOR EACH LOT, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED ALONG WITH THE COMPLETED PQQ AND ALL REQUIRED SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION.
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
IE invites applications to participate in the pre-qualification process to appoint suitably qualified companies to supply and delivery herbicide products on an ad-hoc basis.
There are five lots in total and interested parties can apply for as many lots as they want providing they complete and return the relevant Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
A SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT IS ATTACHED TO THE ETENDERS NOTICE FOR EACH LOT, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED ALONG WITH THE COMPLETED PQQ AND ALL REQUIRED SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION.
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
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
Contact & residual non selective broad spectrum herbicide
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
24453000
-
Herbicides
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Portlaoise
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 1 Contact & residual non selective broad spectrum herbicide for railway ballast (application by Spray Train)
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Alternative product options may be proposed at Pre-Qualification stage provided they meet the Minimum Technical Qualification Criteria as stated in the PQQ. Document.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
May be required for projects financed by EU funds — it is not possible at this stage to identify these projects
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Systemic non selective broad spectrum herbicide (Spray Train)
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
24453000
-
Herbicides
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Portlaoise
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 2 Systemic non selective broad spectrum herbicide for railway ballast (application by Spray Train)
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Alternative product options may be proposed at Pre-Qualification stage provided they meet the Minimum Technical Qualification Criteria as stated in the PQQ. Document.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
May be required for projects financed by EU funds — it is not possible at this stage to identify these projects
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Systemic selective herbicide for control of deep rooted perennial herbaceous weeds & woody weeds
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
24453000
-
Herbicides
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Portlaoise
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 3 Systemic selective herbicide for control of deep rooted perennial herbaceous weeds & woody weeds on Railway Embankment (application by Spray Train/Tractor)
• The Product must be in liquid form
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway embankments (products recommended for “non crop permeable surface / permeable surface overlaying soils” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
• The Product must be in liquid form
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway embankments (products recommended for “non crop permeable surface / permeable surface overlaying soils” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Alternative product options may be proposed at Pre-Qualification stage provided they meet the Minimum Technical Qualification Criteria as stated in the PQQ. Document.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
May be required for projects financed by EU funds — it is not possible at this stage to identify these projects
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Herbicide indicated to treat Equisetum Arvense (Mares Tail/Horse Tail)
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
24453000
-
Herbicides
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Portlaoise
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 4 Herbicide indicated to treat Equisetum Arvense(Mares Tail/Horse Tail) approved for use on Railway Ballast (application by Spray Train/Tractor)
• The product must be supplied in liquid form.
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
• The product must be supplied in liquid form.
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for use on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• Products must be approved for application between the months of March & July
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Alternative product options may be proposed at Pre-Qualification stage provided they meet the Minimum Technical Qualification Criteria as stated in the PQQ. Document.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
May be required for projects financed by EU funds — it is not possible at this stage to identify these projects
II.2)
Description
II.2.1)
Title
Systemic non selective broad spectrum herbicide (Knapsack)
Lot No:
5
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
24453000
-
Herbicides
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Portlaoise
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 5 Systemic non selective broad spectrum herbicide for Railway Ballast & Embankments (application by Knapsack)
• The product must be supplied in liquid form.
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for knapsack application on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval) & on railway embankments (products recommended for non crop permeable surface / permeable surface overlaying soils may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• The product must be approved for year round application.
• The product must be supplied in liquid form.
• All chemicals proposed must be registered with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pesticide Control Service (PCS) and approved for knapsack application on railway ballast (products recommended for “hard surface” may be accepted subject to PCS approval) & on railway embankments (products recommended for non crop permeable surface / permeable surface overlaying soils may be accepted subject to PCS approval)
• Products pending approval will require approval prior to 1st March 2020, with a letter from PCS confirming this.
• The product must be approved for year round application.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
12
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract the subject of this competition is a fixed price contract, for one year initially with the option to extend annually for up to two additional years.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
Alternative product options may be proposed at Pre-Qualification stage provided they meet the Minimum Technical Qualification Criteria as stated in the PQQ. Document.
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
May be required for projects financed by EU funds — it is not possible at this stage to identify these projects
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)
Conditions for participation
III.1.2)
Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See attached pre-qualification questionnaire.
III.1.3)
Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See attached pre-qualification questionnaire.
III.1.4)
Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria: See attached pre-qualification questionnaire.
III.1.8)
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
A grouping if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity, or alternatively at Iarnród Éireann's discretion, each member of the group will be required to execute the contract and have joint and several liability.
III.2)
Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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: 2017/S 207-428882
IV.2.2)
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
07/05/2019
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
: 36
(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)
Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
March 2020, 2021 or 2022 depending, if contract renewal/extension options are used
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
The High Court
Court Chief Registrar, Four Courts
Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie