Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 16/04/2021

Expire date: 18/05/2021

External Reference: 2021-266796

TED Reference: 2021/S 077-197627

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board
3185033GH
Marlinstown Business Park
Co. Westmeath
Mullingar
IE
Contact person: Elaine McEvoy
Telephone: +353 0449394017
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.lwetb.ie

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=187036&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

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

"Digital Hub", Longford - Architectural and Design Consultancy Services
Reference number:  "Digital Hub" Longford
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71200000  -  Architectural and related services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The project consists of the creation of a new digital, further education and training hub on the Longford and Westmeath ETB FET campus in Longford town. The digital hub will enhance the availability of further education and training on the Longford campus. This project aims to address the deficit in modern further education and training accommodation on the site. This project will deliver additional high-quality accommodation that provides an engaging learning environment.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 750000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71210000  -  Advisory architectural services
71220000  -  Architectural design services
71221000  -  Architectural services for buildings
71223000  -  Architectural services for building extensions
71240000  -  Architectural, engineering and planning services
71250000  -  Architectural, engineering and surveying services
71251000  -  Architectural and building-surveying services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The project consists of the creation of a new digital, further education and training hub on the Longford and Westmeath ETB FET campus in Longford town. The digital hub will enhance the availability of further education and training on the Longford campus. This project aims to address the deficit in modern further education and training accommodation on the site. This project will deliver additional high-quality accommodation that provides an engaging learning environment.
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: 750000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
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.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  A declaration is required to confirm that none of the circumstances specified Article 57 of
Directive 2014/24/EU (and Regulation 57 of SI No. 284 of 2016) or Article 80 of Directive 2014/25/EU
(and Regulation 85 of SI No.286 of 2016) apply to the applicant.
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:  18/05/2021
Local time:  17:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  18/05/2021
Local time:  17:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.3)

Additional information

All tenderers will be evaluated on the basis of the information submitted in response to this notice (All
criteria have a minimum standard). The submission of the apparently successful tenderer will be
validated prior to awarding the contract.
The contract will be awarded on the basis of most economically advantageous tender.
The scope of works requirements may be extended to include additional works of a similar nature at the
discretion of the Contracting Authority. All additional scope of works are subject to the restrictions as
set out in Article 72 of Directive 2014/24/EC (Regulation 72, SI 284 of 2016).
It is a condition precedent to the award of the Contract that the successful Tenderer will provide a
current tax clearance certificate or in the case of a non-resident Tenderer a statement of suitability on
tax grounds from the Revenue Commissioners of Ireland.
The Funding Agency, the Department of Education & Skills, is subject to the requirements of the
Freedom of Information Acts, 1997, 2003 and 2014. If a tenderer considers that any of the information
supplied in response to this notice is either commercially sensitive or confidential, this should be
highlighted and reasons for its sensitivity given. The relevant material will, in response to a request
under the Act, be examined in the light of exemptions provided for in the Act.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Department of Education
Portlaoise Road
Tullamore
IE
Internet address: www.education.gov.ie