Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/08/2019

Expire date: 19/09/2019

External Reference: 2019-239817

TED Reference: 2019/S 150-370012

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Education Procurement Service (EPS)
IE 6609370 G
University of Limerick
Castletroy
Co.Limerick
IE
Contact person: Maria Owens
Telephone: +353 61234852
Internet address(es):
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=151647&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

ESS079F Multisupplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Bus Hire Services for WWETB
Reference number:  ESS079F
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

60170000  -  Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

This public procurement competition relates to the establishment of a Multi Party Framework ("Framework") for the Provision of Bus Hire Services for WWETB for students/participants and staff travelling from and to Schools and Centres for various individual trips which may include day trips, sporting events, competitions, careers fairs, science outing, debates and award ceremonies etc. This list is not exhaustive. It is the intention of the Contracting Authority to establish Multi-Supplier Frameworks from which call-off contracts will be run by schools/ centres as requirements arise over the lifetime of the Framework
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1200000.00  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

Schools & Centres based in Gorey
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 17000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Schools & Centres based in Bunclody & Kilmuckridge
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 23000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Schools & Centres based in Enniscorty, New Ross & Adamstown
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 35000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Schools & Centres based in Wexfod, Bridgetown & Ramsgrange
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 41000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Schools & Centres based in Waterford City
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 52000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Schools & Centres based in Tramore & Kilmacthomas
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 39000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Schools & Centres based in Dungarvan, Ring & West Waterford County Area
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 47000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Dungarvan Refugee Resettlement Programme
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
60140000  -  Non-scheduled passenger transport
60172000  -  Hire of buses and coaches with driver
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Framework for the supply of Bus hire services for Waterford Wexford Education Training Board (WWETB)
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: 39000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
The Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed four (4) years in aggregate
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf
of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training
Board WWETB) (the “Contracting Authority”) invites
tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders
(“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for
the appointment to a Multi Supplier Framework
Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services.

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:  Please see RFT document for further details.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please see RFT document for further details.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please see RFT document for further details.
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
Please see RFT document for further details.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
Please see RFT document for further details.
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Please see RFT document for further details.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:  100
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:  19/09/2019
Local time:  14:00
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 : 2  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  19/09/2019
Local time:  14:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Office of the High Court
Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Office of the High Court
Dublin
IE

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Education Procurement Service
Limerick
IE